The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in dramatic fashion 38-35 to win Super Bowl LVII.
Their second Super Bowl victory in four years means they are well on their way to carving out a potential dynasty.
Playing on a high ankle sprain, Patrick Mahomes worked his usual magic, leading the Chiefs to scoring drives on all four of their second half possessions.
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo lived up to his big-game reputation as he made masterful halftime adjustments that kept Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense in check the entire second half.
As clutch as Mahomes and Kansas City’s defense was, the most impressive performance came from their offensive line which completely shut down the Eagles pass rush.
The Eagles defense entered the game with a league-leading 78 sacks – but were held to ZERO thanks to the dominant Chiefs offensive line which was protecting a wounded and compromised Mahomes.
A controversial defensive holding call on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry helped lead to a game-winning 27 yard field goal by Harrison Butker.
Mahomes would be named MVP, making him the first player since Kurt Warner in 1999 to win league MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same season.
“I thought guys just embraced the moment. In that first half, we were playing and doing some good stuff, but I felt like the guys were getting consumed by everything around us. It took everybody to win the game,” said Mahomes.
Head coach Andy Reid hoisted the Lombardi trophy once again, this time defeating his former team, the Eagles.
“We wanted to get this so bad for him. His legacy in Philly lives on forever. There’s a lot of pride in knowing that he’s had success in two different organizations, but this was the better one,” said tight end Travis Kelce.
Our pal Kevin Harlan was equally excited for his second Chiefs Super Bowl win call. pic.twitter.com/zxDlqldLAE
— 📽️ Red Tribe Cinema (@ClayWendler) February 13, 2023
Safe to say it was a frustrating night in Philadelphia…
Philadelphia fans are next level.#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/f2qpVJVKia
— Joey M. (@JoeyFromPhilly) February 13, 2023
Philly fans after losing in the championship three times this year pic.twitter.com/Md7CTGINwn
— Coopz (@Coopz___) February 13, 2023
But the Chiefs earned this victory and proved that the Eagles aren’t quite ready for this stage…
The high ankle sprain game is complete! Patrick Mahomes is legendary! Congrats @Chiefs !
— James Zeus de Leon (29-29) (@CurryTrae) February 13, 2023
Pat Mahomes Sr.
“Don’t ever doubt 15, I made him different… and I ain’t smoking on them Joe Burrow’s I’m smoking on them Philly Blunts.”
Talk yo ish pops!! #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/RPxHmTkWdR
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) February 13, 2023
"Philadelphia you did a great job, but HOW BOUT THOSE CHIEFS!!"
Andy Reid is going to enjoy this one 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bXD0yxDeFA
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SAY THE LINE, @tkelce! 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/X6VRCE5cdC
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2x SUPER BOWL CHAMPION @PatrickMahomes joined the crew to talk about the Chiefs' come-from-behind 38-35 win over the Eagles 🏆@curtmenefee | @michaelstrahan | @JimmyJohnson pic.twitter.com/m1EvPI8a1n
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What a bittersweet moment for the Kelce family ❤️
"It's one thing for you to win one, but it's another thing to see your best friend, your family, the ones you love to go out there and win it."@tkelce x @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/QfyKYAk3E9
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JuJu. Is. Hyped. 🤣🎉
(via @TeamJuJu) pic.twitter.com/XftQZoovQZ
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All love for Commissioner Goodell and @StoneColdJones 🫶 pic.twitter.com/ScoUgvdRMK
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 13, 2023
Jalen Hurts after losing the Super Bowl
“You decide if you want to learn from it… I know what I'll do."
— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) February 13, 2023
No lie, one of the greatest football seasons I’ve followed. Congrats to the Chiefs on that bowl, can’t ever count them boys out! 15 is beyond special!!!
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 13, 2023
Like a true brother 😂❤️
— David Diamondz (@davediamondz) February 13, 2023
Top 5 overall and most lovable of all.
— Trent Read (@TrentRead) February 13, 2023
Things are getting wild in the @chiefs locker room 🍾🤣
(via @TeamJuJu) pic.twitter.com/SVHfoNqIhy
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 13, 2023
Words can’t explain this moment! SUPER BOWL CHAMP!! pic.twitter.com/wroj5HQy0P
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 13, 2023
Where’s the pic of Mahomes with the refs?
— Zach (@Bengals_Zach) February 13, 2023
Yes SIRRRRRRR!!! Way to go CHAMP 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
— KCsugimulm808 (@sugimulm) February 13, 2023
Nod your head if you choked in the super bowl pic.twitter.com/jvqI96k72l
— 🦆 (99-63) (9-7-1) (@cantguarddurant) February 13, 2023
How does his son look older than him
— Derek Lamprecht (@DerekLamprecht) February 13, 2023