Super Bowl LIX kicked off in New Orleans with the Chiefs and the Eagles looking to be crowned World Champions. Kansas City was trying to win their third-straight championship and the fourth overall in their modern era with Patrick Mahomes as their quarterback. Philadelphia lost to them two years ago and was gunning for revenge. Here is how the action went down.
Super Bowl LIX scoring breakdown by quarter
Super Bowl LIX: First Quarter
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Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts 1-yard rushing touchdown, 1-pt conversion successful (Eagles 7, Chiefs 0)
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Super Bowl LIX: Second Quarter
Philadelphia Eagles: Jake Elliott field goal from 48 yards (Eagles 10, Chiefs 0)
Philadelphia Eagles: Cooper DeJean interception of Patrick Mahomes pass returned for a touchdown, 1-pt conversion successful. (Eagles 17, Chiefs 0)
Philadelphia Eagles: A.J. Brown 12-yard touchdown reception, 1-pt conversion successful. (Eagles 24, Chiefs 0)
Super Bowl LIX: First Half recap
The first half began with back-to-back punts before the Eagles scored a touchdown on their second possession. Their defense forced the Chiefs to punt again but Kansas City responded by intercepting Jalen Hurts. But the rest of the half belonged to the Eagles as they intercepted Patrick Mahomes twice, including one that was returned for a touchdown. The other one also led to seven points as the Chiefs entered the break trailing 24-0.
Super Bowl LIX: Third Quarter
Philadelphia Eagles: Jake Elliott field goal from 39 yards (Eagles 27, Chiefs 0)
Philadelphia Eagles: DeVonta Smith 46-yard touchdown reception, 1-pt conversion successful. (Eagles 34, Chiefs 0)
Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy 24-yard touchdown reception, 2-pt conversion unsuccessful. (Eagles 34, Chiefs 6)
Super Bowl LIX: Fourth Quarter
Philadelphia Eagles: Jake Elliott field goal from 48 yards (Eagles 37, Chiefs 6)
Philadelphia Eagles: Jake Elliott field goal from 50 yards (Eagles 40, Chiefs 6)
Kansas City Chiefs: DeAndre Hopkins 7-yard touchdown reception, 2-pt conversion successful. (Eagles 40, Chiefs 14)
Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy 50-yard touchdown reception, 2-pt conversion successful. (Eagles 40, Chiefs 22)
Super Bowl LIX: Second Half Recap
The second half began as the first as the Eagles extended their lead with a touchdown and a field goal to make it 34-0. The Chiefs threatened a comeback of sorts when Xavier Worthy scored a touchdown for a 34-6 scoreline but Philadelphia continued to keep the scoreboard moving at got to 40 points. A couple of Kansas City touchdowns in garbage time did not matter as Nick Sirianni 's team ended up winning 40-22.
Super Bowl LIX: Final Score
Kansas City Chiefs: 22
Philadelphia Eagles: 40
Super Bowl LIX MVP:
Jalen Hurts, 17/22 for 221 yards, 2-1 TD-INT, 119.7 passer rating
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