LIVE BLOG: Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl LIX updates
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 09: The Kansas City and Philadelphia Eagles logos are displayed before Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday February 9, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.(Photo
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet in the Super Bowl for the second time in the last three years this Sunday in New Orleans.
The Eagles won 14 games in the regular season and continued their torrid pace into the playoffs, defeating the Los Angles Rams and Washington Commanders.
Saquon Barkley, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, powered the Eagles offense by nearly breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.
The Chiefs are also looking to make history by becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls.
Kansas City was tied for the best record in football this season, and won a thriller against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.
First Quarter
Eagles get ball first: The Chiefs won the opening coin toss and elected to kick. Kansas City will get the ball to open the second half.
Eagles held scoreless on opening drive: After picking up a quick first down, the Eagles were forced to punt on the opening drive. A controversial pass interference call on Eagles receiver AJ Brown called back what would have been a 32-yard reception.
Eagles score on tush push: After a 28-yard reception from Hurts to Jahan Dotson set up a 1st and goal, the Eagles used the tush push to get a 7-0 lead.
First quarter score: 7-0, Eagles
Second Quarter
Hurts throws pick: With pressure in his face, Jalen Hurts through an interception to Chiefs safety Bryan Cook. The pick came after Hurts lead the Eagles on a 12-play 45-yard drive that lasted over 5 minutes.
Eagles add field goal: Jake Elliot hit a 48-yard field goal to widen the Eagles lead to 10-0.
DeJean pick six: Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass from Patrick Mahomes and ran it back 38-yards for a touchdown. 17-0, Eagles.
Brown scores after INT: Mahomes threw his second interception of the game to Zach Baun. Two plays later, Hurts through a 12-yard touchdown pass to AJ Brown. 24-0, Eagles.
Halftime
The Eagles finished a dominant first half leading 24-0. Philadelphia appeared to be in complete control of every facet of the game, leading in total yards (179) and time of possession (19:59). Lost in the excitement of the first half, Saquon Barkley quietly made history, becoming the all-time leader in rushing yards including the postseason.
Third quarter
Elliott adds 3 more: The Eagles capped an 11-play drive on their first possession of the second half with a Jake Elliott chip shot field goal that pushed Philadelphia's lead to 27-0.
Hurts finds Smith for 6: After a Kansas City turn over on downs, Hurts threw a deep pass to DeVonta Smith for a 46-yard touchdown that pushed their lead to 34-0.
Chiefs get on the scoreboard: The Chiefs finally found the endzone with seconds left in the third quarter, then failed a two-point conversion attempt.
Fourth quarter
Elliott hits third FG: Jake Elliott hit his third field goal of the game to push the score to 37-6.
Four FGs for Elliot: Jake Elliott kicked his fourth – and longest – field goal of the game, hitting from 50-yards out to give the Eagles a 40-6 lead.
Chiefs add TD: Mahomes marched the Chiefs down the field for a quick score and two-point conversion that pushed the score to 40-14.