A recap of last weekend’s Super Bowl!
Chronicling the NFL’s signature event between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Well, there you have it. The Philadelphia Eagles are the 2025 Super Bowl champions! In a blowout 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that saw them lead 24-0 at halftime, the Eagles were utterly dominant. They justified their National Football Conference Championship win a couple of weeks ago with another authoritative victory on the game’s highest stage. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts held down the fort, as his steady presence enabled the Eagles to ease in front without ever doubting the outcome. Hurts was cool and collected, evidenced by his 221 yards passing on 17 completions. He also threw for two touchdowns and gained 72 yards on the ground. The only statistical blemish on his night was an interception, but it hardly had any impact on the thrashing that the Eagles gave to the two-time defending champs. For his efforts under center, Hurts was awarded Super Bowl MVP, an accomplishment of major proportions that solidifies the 26-year-old’s NFL legacy. However, he still has many years to add to his collection of accolades, and Hurts will remain a major name in NFL football for years to come. Although Hurts shined with his MVP-level performance, the Eagles got much-needed contributions from across the board to ensure their victory on Sunday. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean chose the perfect time to catch his first career interception, which he took back for a touchdown to give the Eagles a 17-0 lead with about seven minutes remaining in the first half. Once Dejean’s pick-six occurred, the Eagle's victory seemed all but secured. This was further assisted by linebacker Zack Baun’s interception of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs’ own 14-yard line with a couple of minutes left in the first half. This then set up a touchdown reception from Eagles receiver A.J. Brown to further balloon the lead to 24-0. Even with their superstar running back Saquon Barkley struggling — 25 carries for 57 yards — the Eagles encountered almost no resistance from the Chiefs, with their defensive plays powering their offensive success. Besides the two aforementioned interceptions by DeJean and Baun, the Eagle's defense forced a fumble and sacked Mahomes for a loss on six separate occasions. With the Eagles employing a stalwart defense anchoring a steady offensive attack, the Chiefs were powerless to overcome their early deficit. Mahomes had a horrific night, as his 257 passing yards were greatly inflated by scores near the end of the game, which essentially served as consolation prizes. He turned the ball over on three separate occasions — two interceptions and one fumble — and looked completely out of sorts in the first half, only throwing for 33 yards. It was an uncharacteristic outing for the three-time Super Bowl Champion and MVP, who has historically thrived when the games matter the most. Additionally, the Chiefs must go back to the drawing board as an organization to remedy what went wrong to foil their plans for a third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Veteran tight end Travis Kelce has hinted at this season potentially being his last. The Chiefs have further pressing issues on both sides of the football that need immediate remedying if they want to remain contenders. They need more reliable options at receiver other than just standout rookie Xavier Worthy, and their defense was torn into shreds on the Eagles’ offensive drives. But with head coach Andy Reid confirming his return to the sideline next season amid retirement rumors, the Chiefs hope they can change their fortunes. Lastly, I want to thank everyone for following these weekly recaps of NFL action. It is fairly remarkable that we started in early September, and this has extended five months into February. Hopefully, you all enjoyed following the exciting twists and turns that accompany the NFL season. But there’s no need to worry about what to do with your time now that the NFL season is over! The NFL offseason will commence over the next couple of months with the coming of the 2025 NFL Draft and the advent of free agency, so stay tuned for more football-related content in the time to come. Events to watch: NFL Free Agency Period Begins: March 12, 2025 2025 NFL draft, April 24-26, 2025, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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