Super Bowl LIX Recap: Philadelphia Eagles Beat the Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl LIX, held on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, showcased a dominant performance by the Philadelphia Eagles, who secured their second Lombardi Trophy by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40-22.

Game Overview
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, both having impressive seasons, faced off in this highly anticipated matchup. The Eagles’ offense, led by running back Saquon Barkley & quarterback Jalen Hurts, was particularly effective, while their defense managed to stop the Chiefs’ typically functional offense.

Final Score:
• Philadelphia Eagles: 40
• Kansas City Chiefs: 22
Game MVP: Jalen Hurts (Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles)

Key Statistics

Philadelphia Eagles:
• Total Yards: 345
• Passing Yards: 210
• Rushing Yards: 135

Kansas City Chiefs:
• Total Yards: 275
• Passing Yards: 226
• Rushing Yards: 49

Individual Performances:
• Jalen Hurts (Eagles): Completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns; rushed 11 times for 72 yards and one touchdown.
• Saquon Barkley (Eagles): Carried the ball 25 times for 57 yards; caught 6 passes for 40 yards.
• Xavier Worthy (Chiefs): Recorded 8 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles’ defense was on point, forcing three turnovers, including two interceptions and a pick six off Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs’ offense struggled, particularly in the first half, where they were held scoreless, which is a rare occurrence for the team.

Halftime Show
The halftime show featured a record-breaking performance by Kendrick Lamar, attracting 133.5 million viewers, passing previous records held by Michael Jackson and Usher. Guest appearances included Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, and Serena Williams, adding to the show.

Overall, the show achieved an average of 126 million U.S. viewers, setting a new record for Super Bowl viewership.

Student Reactions

Vitor Casta: “I thought the halftime show was pretty good. I know not a lot of people didn’t like it, but I did.”
Liam Rodriguez: “I think it was one of the worst Super Bowls in modern day history. It was very boring. By halftime I switched it off.”
Cohen Williams: “I was very happy about the outcome. I was happy the Chiefs didn’t get the 3 peat.”

The Philadelphia Eagles’ victory in Super Bowl LIX highlighted their season-long dominance, ending in a well deserved championship win.