Eagles Deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl Three-Peat with Dominant Defense in 40-22 Rout
New Orleans (AP) — Yo Philly: Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni are world champions.
A ferocious Philadelphia Eagles defense tormented and frustrated Patrick Mahomes while Hurts made all the plays the offense needed.
So much for the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a Super Bowl three-peat.
It wasn’t even close.
Cooper DeJean Gets a Pick-6 on His 22nd Birthday
Cooper DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday, Josh Sweat pressured Mahomes all night and the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday to secure the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship.
Hurts Throws for Two Touchdowns and Runs for a Score
Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score on a tush push to earn Super Bowl MVP honors, and Vic Fangio’s defense was so dominant that the Eagles didn’t need much from Saquon Barkley.
Eagles’ Defense Sacks Mahomes Six Times
The game-changing running back finished with 57 yards, breaking Terrell Davis’ record for yards rushing in a season, playoffs included. Hurts threw for 221 yards.
The Eagles sacked Mahomes six times, the most of his career, including 2 1/2 by Sweat and two by Milton Williams. And they did it without Fangio calling a single blitz.
Sirianni and Hurts Silence Critics
“This is the ultimate team game. You can’t be great without the greatness of others. Great performance by everybody — offense, defense, special teams,” Sirianni said. “We didn’t really ever care what anyone thought about how we won, or their opinions. All we want to do is win.”
Hurts has been doubted since he started for Alabama in a national championship game and was benched for Tua Tagovailoa at halftime. Finishing second to Mahomes in MVP voting two years ago didn’t quite silence all the detractors. Now, he’s hoisted the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Conclusion
The Eagles’ dominant defense and Hurts’ impressive performance led to a 40-22 rout of the Chiefs, denying them a Super Bowl three-peat. The Eagles’ victory marks their second Super Bowl championship, and Hurts’ MVP performance silenced his critics once and for all.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Super Bowl?
A: The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
Q: Who was the Super Bowl MVP?
A: Jalen Hurts was the Super Bowl MVP, throwing for two touchdowns and running for a score.
Q: What was the score of the game?
A: The Eagles won 40-22.
Q: Who was the dominant force in the game?
A: The Eagles’ defense, led by Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat, and Milton Williams, sacked Mahomes six times and shut down the Chiefs’ offense.
