Super Bowl LIX will forever be remembered as one of the most lopsided title games of recent memory. The Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the Kansas City Chiefs in every phase, securing a dominant 40-22 victory in a game that was never as close as the score indicated.
At one point, the Eagles led 34-0, the largest deficit Patrick Mahomes had ever faced. With a total margin of +50 between the NFC Championship and the Super Bowl, Philadelphia’s run was one for the record books.
Their 95 combined points scored across both games set a new standard for offensive dominance. This win wasn’t just about the final score. It was about the key plays that shaped the game and crushed any hope for a Chiefs comeback.
But, how about those highlights. As is the case with any big win, there were so many moments that will stick with us forever.
The birthday boy, Cooper DeJean’s pick-six shut the door on the Chiefs offense and seized the momentum for good.
Despite a slow start by both teams, it felt like the Chiefs could build some momentum down 10-0 midway through the second quarter. That changed when rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean read Patrick Mahomes’ rollout and jumped a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins. This was his first career interception by the way.
What a moment!
His interception return for a touchdown helped produce a 17-0 lead and crushed the remaining momentum Kansas City had. It was a textbook example of defensive discipline, as the Eagles’ secondary perfectly adjusted to the Chiefs’ overloaded formation and turned a routine play into a game-altering moment.
The Chiefs’ most obvious (and confusing) mistake simply proved it wasn’t their night.
Desperate for a spark before halftime, Kansas City faced third-and-11 from their own 29-yard line. Mahomes finally found an open receiver—DeAndre Hopkins streaking downfield. But in a fitting summary of the Chiefs’ night, Hopkins dropped the pass.
It was a rare mistake for the veteran receiver and a defining moment for a Chiefs offense that never found its rhythm. A touchdown or even a field goal here could have shifted the momentum, but the missed opportunity sealed their fate before the second half even started.
DeAndre Hopkins dropped the pass on third down.... pic.twitter.com/KevA4XLLi6
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) February 10, 2025
Patrick Mahomes took a crushing sack that ended any comeback hopes
Trailing 24-0, the Chiefs desperately needed a scoring drive to stay alive. Amid his worst playoff performance ever, Mahomes dropped back and hesitated, filled with uncertainty as the Eagles’ safeties locked down his go-to target Travis Kelce.
That hesitation cost him dearly, as Jordan Davis and Josh Sweat collapsed the pocket for a brutal sack. Kansas City punted two plays later, and any realistic chance of a comeback was effectively over.
Jalen Hurts’ third-down scramble kept the Eagles in full control.
With 10:42 left in the third quarter, the Eagles faced a crucial third-and-5 deep in their own territory. The Chiefs had a chance to force a stop and regain some control, but Hurts had other plans.
As pressure closed in, he found a running lane, tucked the ball, and sprinted 14 yards for an easy first down. The Chiefs had schemed for this moment, assigning a linebacker to spy Hurts, but he was simply too quick.
This scramble extended a drive that ended in another Eagles touchdown, making it clear that the Chiefs had no answers. Hurts finished the night with 11 carries for 72 yards, putting his dual-threat capabilities on display all game.
DeVonta Smith’s deep touchdown delivered the knockout blow.
The Eagles had full control late in the third quarter, leading 27-0. Facing first-and-10 from the Chiefs’ 46-yard line, Jalen Hurts checked the play at the line, hinting at a run. Instead, he launched a perfect deep ball downfield to DeVonta Smith, who swiftly beat his defender for the touchdown.
a HOME COOKED 6-for-6 special 🧑🍳@DeVontaSmith_6 | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Bp5EVx3Q8l
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 10, 2025
The Chiefs' defense had been aggressively stopping the run, which left their secondary vulnerable. The play-action set up Smith for a smooth six points, officially putting the game out of reach and silencing any hope of a Kansas City comeback.
Final thoughts on an absolute statement Championship win for the Eagles.
Super Bowl LIX wasn’t just a win for the Eagles—it was a dismantling of the defending champions. From DeVonta Smith’s dagger touchdown to Cooper DeJean’s defensive heroics, Philadelphia executed flawlessly in every phase of the game.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, struggled with offensive miscues and an overwhelmed defense. These moments tell the story of a game that was over before it even felt competitive. With this win, the Eagles found NFL glory, leaving no doubt about who the best team in football was this season.