By Will Loughnan, Year 12
The Philadelphia Eagles captured their second Super Bowl title on February 9, 2025, after trouncing the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This victory did not just signal the first championship for the team since Super Bowl LIX but also prevented the Chiefs from a third consecutive Super Bowl win.
The Eagles set the tone early when quarterback Jalen Hurts directed a 7-play, 69-yard drive and ended it with his own 1-yard touchdown run. The leadership and precision were already showing, as he connected with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith-both key performers for most of the night to sustain the attack. The Eagles, under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s tactics, had the Chiefs’ offense shackled to very minimal yardage and forced many turnovers. Perhaps the most pivotal play was one where cornerback Cooper DeJean picked off a pass from Patrick Mahomes for a 38-yard touchdown that extended the lead further. The Eagles’ defensive front was relentless on the Chiefs’ star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who suffered six sacks and threw two critical interceptions that disrupted the Chiefs’ offensive rhythm. Despite their effort, the Chiefs could not establish any consistent offensive flow, managing only a late touchdown in the third quarter—a 24-yard pass from Mahomes to Xavier Worthy.
Dynamic in nature, headlined by Kendrick Lamar himself and joined in performance later in shows by surprise guest Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams adding to the drama, the game became even more worthwhile. The event attracted a swath of celebrities that includes Jay-Z, Tom Brady, and Paul McCartney. Not forgetting the first ever sitting President, Donald Trump, to be in attendance during the Super Bowl that raised the bar on the level of security within the host premises.
The Eagles, in the second half, carried on with the dominance. It was Hurts on a 46-yarder down the field to DeVonta Smith, once again flexing the capabilities of the high-octane Eagles offense. Then the defense consistently stayed the course as defensive lineman Milton Williams got the ball to pop out on Mahomes for a recovery and then Kicker Jake Elliott can’t-miss field goals from as far out as 50 yards padded that advantage.
Even into the expanding deficit, the Chiefs made a late-game rally. Mahomes hit DeAndre Hopkins for a 7-yard touchdown and later found Xavier Worthy for a 50-yard score. Both touchdowns were followed by successful two-point conversions, making the gap closer. However, dominance earlier in the game gave the Eagles a lead that was too big to overcome, and the Chiefs’ effort proved insufficient.
Jalen Hurts was the Super Bowl MVP, going 17 for 22, passing for 221 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, and rushing 72 yards on the ground for a touchdown. His dual-threat capabilities and leadership were key factors in the victory of the Eagles.
The all-round performance of the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX showed how efficient both teams were on both offense and defense. With head coach Nick Sirianni at the helm and the tactical brilliance of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the team instituted a game plan that completely neutered the high-powered offense of the Chiefs and exposed the depth and talent that was on the roster. The victory not only secured the franchise’s second Super Bowl title but also marked perhaps a shift in the NFL’s balance of power.
