Super Bowl LVII was an epic showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, with the Chiefs coming out on top with a 38-35 victory. The game saw Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs capture their third Lombardi Trophy, making them one of the NFL’s top franchises. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the highlights of the game, the key players, and the records that were set during this unforgettable battle.
The Fourth Quarter Comeback
The fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII was a true battle between two fierce teams. The Chiefs took their first lead of the game with a touchdown by Kadarius Toney, but the Eagles quickly tied the game with Jalen Hurts’ third rushing touchdown of the game. In a memorable moment, Mahomes scrambled for 26 yards on a bum ankle to get into the red zone, and the Chiefs sealed the win with a game-winning field goal after a defensive holding penalty by the Eagles.
The third quarter also saw the Chiefs close the gap to make it 24-21 with a touchdown by Isiah Pacheco. At halftime, Rihanna performed a medley of her iconic songs, adding to the excitement of the game. In the second quarter, the Eagles took a 14-7 lead with a 45-yard touchdown grab by A.J. Brown, but the Chiefs tied the game early in the second quarter with a touchdown after a fumble recovery by Nick Bolton.
Travis Kelce Makes NFL Playoff History
Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce, made NFL playoff history with the most touchdown catches by a tight end. Kelce and Mahomes also tied Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the most playoff touchdowns by a QB-pass-catcher duo, with 14. Kelce’s contributions to the Chiefs’ victory were critical, and he solidified his place as one of the NFL’s top tight ends.
Two Black Starting Quarterbacks Play for the First Time in NFL History
Sunday’s Super Bowl marked the first time in NFL history that two Black starting quarterbacks played against each other. Patrick Mahomes, who won NFL MVP for the second time in his career, is looking to become the fourth quarterback to win two AP MVPs and two Super Bowl victories. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Hurts led the Eagles, who are looking to become the first team to lead the league in rushing touchdowns and win the Super Bowl since 1998. The Eagles are also the first team in NFL history to have four players with 10 sacks each, and they could be the first team to lead the league in sacks and win the Super Bowl since 2015.
The Battle of the 1-seeds
Super Bowl LVII was a battle of the 1-seeds, with the Eagles and the Chiefs both dominating their respective conferences throughout the season. The first Super Bowl featuring two brothers playing against each other, Travis and Jason Kelce, added another level of excitement to the game.
So, Super Bowl LVII was a game that will go down in NFL history as one of the greatest battles of all time. The Chiefs’ comeback victory, Mahomes’ heroics, Kelce’s record-breaking performance, and the first Black starting quarterbacks playing against each other all made for an unforgettable game. We can’t wait to see what the next season of the NFL brings.
