Quarterback Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with two touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown, delivering a decisive performance that allowed Philadelphia to exact revenge for their painful Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs two years prior, all within the confines of New Orleans' Superdome.
“I’ve been able to use every experience and learn from it — the good, the bad, all of it — to pursue my own greatness,” Hurts said.
“But I couldn’t do any of these things without the guys around me. We had a special group this year — we were able to learn from the past, get some nice new pieces and get over that hump.”
The Chiefs had been bidding to become the first team in history to win three consecutive Vince Lombardi trophies following Super Bowl victories in 2023 and 2024.
But Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — who was sacked six times and threw two interceptions — never looked like leading his team to glory as the Eagles’ iron defense and clinical offense dominated throughout.
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| Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback #01 Jalen Hurts and Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes greet each other at the end of Super Bowl LIX, after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) |
“Credit to the Eagles, they played better than us from start to finish,” Mahomes said. “Obviously the turnovers hurt, and I take all the blame for that. I just didn’t play to my standard and I have to be better next time.”
The Eagles effectively had the game won by half-time, powering into a 24-0 lead at the break after three unanswered touchdowns from Hurts, Cooper DeJean and A.J. Brown.
They extended the lead to 34-0 late in the third quarter before Kansas City finally grabbed three late consolation touchdowns. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott bagged four field goals.
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| Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback #01 Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni hold the Lombardi trophy at the end of Super Bowl LIX, after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP) |
Trump applause, Gaza protest
The Super Bowl event on Sunday attracted an impressive audience of 65,719, featuring numerous celebrities and VIPs, including President Trump. He made history as the first sitting U.S. President to attend the Super Bowl, arriving in New Orleans on Air Force One after a round of golf with Tiger Woods in Florida earlier that day.
Trump's relationship with the NFL has been tumultuous, particularly following his controversial remarks in 2017 regarding players kneeling in protest against racial injustice during the national anthem. However, upon his arrival at the Superdome just before the game began, he received a largely favorable welcome from the crowd.
Shortly after his entrance, Trump took the time to meet with first responders and the families of victims from the January 1 attack in New Orleans, which resulted in 14 fatalities and numerous injuries. The atmosphere shifted positively when the Superdome's large screen displayed Trump saluting during the national anthem, eliciting loud cheers from the audience.
In contrast, the crowd reacted with boos during the first quarter when pop star Taylor Swift was shown on the screen in the VIP section. Swift, who was there to support her boyfriend, Chiefs player Travis Kelce, was among a host of celebrities, including Paul McCartney, Kevin Costner, Paul Rudd, Anne Hathaway, and soccer star Lionel Messi.
The negative reaction towards Swift, who endorsed Trump’s opponent Kamala Harris in the previous election, did not go unnoticed by the President. He later posted on his TruthSocial account, stating: “Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while Taylor Swift gets booed – the world is healing!”
The pre-game festivities were further enhanced by a surprise performance from Lady Gaga on Bourbon Street, honoring victims of recent tragedies across the United States.
Trump meanwhile expressed hope the nation could come together for the Super Bowl, which is by far the biggest annual event on the American sporting calendar.
“Football is America’s most popular sport — for good reason — it fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together and strengthening communities,” Trump said in a statement released by the White House.
“This annual tradition transcends our differences and personifies our shared patriotic values of family, faith, and freedom,” he added.
Trump exited the stadium before the conclusion of the third quarter, following a halftime performance led by rapper Kendrick Lamar, which featured a surprise appearance by singer-songwriter SZA. Tennis icon Serena Williams was also spotted enjoying the performance alongside dancers on a temporary stage.
During Lamar's halftime show, security acted quickly to subdue a protester who rushed onto the field, brandishing a Palestinian flag inscribed with the words "Gaza" and "Sudan."