Super Bowl LIX: Score by quarter for Chiefs vs. Eagles showdown

Super Bowl LIX kicked off in New Orleans, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles looking to be crowned champions.

Kansas City was trying to win its third straight championship and fourth in with Patrick Mahomes as its quarterback. Philadelphia was gunning for revenge after losing to the Chiefs two years ago.

Here is how the action went down.

Super Bowl LIX scoring breakdown by quarter

Super Bowl LIX: First Quarter

Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts 1-yard rushing touchdown, 1-pt conversion successful (Eagles 7, Chiefs 0)

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.

The rest of the half belonged to the Eagles as they intercepted Patrick Mahomes twice and returned one for a touchdown. The Chiefs entered the break trailing 24-0.

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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 in similar fashion to the first. 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 but Philadelphia continued to keep the scoreboard with a couple of field goals.

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