Fly, Eagles, Fly! The Philadelphia Eagles put on a show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, as they dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win the 2025 Super Bowl.
Led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, who was turning 28 years old on game day, the Eagles broke up the hopes of the Chiefs making NFL history, as Kansas City was looking to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls, but Philadelphia was having other ideas, as the team executed nearly a perfect game on both sides of the ball.
Fast Start for the Eagles
Philadelphia didn’t waste much time before asserting their supremacy, taking the lead into the early portions of the game by landing six minutes remaining in the first quarter. A signature “tush push” from the 1-yard line saw Jalen Hurts cross the goal line for the game’s first touchdown, which actually set the tone for the night.
The Chiefs could not get in a groove, as Patrick Mahomes and the offense were never close to responding. Later in the second quarter, Hurts was picked off by the Kansas City Chiefs for Kansas City’s first chance to change the momentum, but their defense stiffened to maintain the go.
Big plays and birthday magic reignited them.
Saquon Barkley wasn’t the only Eagles player celebrating a birthday with a standout performance. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean, turning 22 on Super Bowl Sunday, delivered a game-changing play by intercepting Mahomes and returning it for a touchdown, extending Philadelphia’s lead to 17-0.
With two minutes left in the first half, wide receiver A.J. Brown added more misery for the Chiefs by catching a touchdown pass, putting the Eagles up 24-0. Cameras hilariously captured Brown reading a book again on the sidelines-a repeat of his playful antics from previous games. As the Chiefs could hardly muster anything and not put up any points before the break, their Super Bowl dreams were fading fast.
Chiefs’ Struggles and Late Effort
Kansas City’s offense was its worst enemy for much of the game, not managing to cross midfield until nearly the last plays of the third quarter. Something that might have been useful was a beautiful 50-yard reception by freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Just four plays later, Mahomes found Worthy in the end zone for Kansas City’s first touchdown, probably saving it from a shutout but not really doing much of anything to draw the margin closer.
The Chiefs might score two more touchdowns in the last minutes of the fourth quarter, but Eagles had already sealed their win. Philadelphia played a very good game, and the early lead they had going gave Kansas City too much ground to close the gap.
Rematch of Super Bowl 2023
This was a rematch of the championship game from 2023, which is commonly known as the “Kelce Bowl.” That game saw brothers face each other for the first time in the Super Bowl; Travis Kelce, the Chiefs tight end, and Jason Kelce, the Eagles center. That game had the Chiefs winning the Eagles by the slimmest of margins, but Philadelphia made it even, turning the tables two years later in very convincing fashion.
Both Kelce brothers had previously won a Super Bowl ring: Travis in 2020 with the Chiefs and Jason in 2018 with the Eagles; this time it was Jason who got to experience another Lombardi Trophy.
Super Bowl Night is Star Studded
A rousing performance of the national anthem, courtesy of five-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste of New Orleans, marked the beginning of Super Bowl celebrations, his soulful voice singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”.
Another Louisiana native, Lauren Daigle, gave a powerful rendition of “America the Beautiful” with Trombone Shorty, a New Orleans music icon. The pre-game festivities also included a surprise tribute to the city, led by Harry Connick Jr., which added another layer of excitement to the event.
The Eagles’ Road to Victory
It has marked the resiliency and determination of the city of Philadelphia, and this is their ride to the Super Bowl. With Jalen Hurts proving again and again why he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and Saquon Barkley showing explosive playmaking ability, it was merely another day disassembling an invincible Chiefs team.
Veterans and young stars on defense made big plays for the team. One of the biggest plays was by Cooper DeJean, whose pick-six will forever be remembered in the game. The defensive line brought pressure all night on Mahomes, stopping him from producing one of his signature comeback wins.
A Night to Remember for Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia has always been known for passionate sports fans, and this victory will surely be celebrated for years to come. The Eagles have won their second Super Bowl in franchise history, adding another chapter to the storied legacy of the team.
For Jalen Hurts, it was a win that etched his name into the history books as one of the great quarterbacks in Eagles history. For Saquon Barkley, it was the ultimate birthday gift—his first Super Bowl ring and a performance that will be remembered for years to come.
As confetti rained down and the Lombardi Trophy was hoisted high, one thing was clear: the Philadelphia Eagles were, once again, the kings of the NFL.
Conclusion
The Philadelphia Eagles smashed their way to a 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
The Eagles dominated the game, taking a 24-0 lead into halftime. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was exceptional in both the air and on the ground. The Eagles’ defense was phenomenal, limiting the Chiefs’ quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, to only a few completions while forcing multiple turnovers.
This was the second time the Eagles had won a Super Bowl. They denied Chiefs an historic three-peat bid.
