The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl held on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Super Dome in New Orleans, avenging their loss in the 2023 Super Bowl. The Chiefs, aiming to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, endured a dismal first half with zero points and only 23 yards of offense. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a disastrous game, taking six sacks, fumbling, and throwing two interceptions. In contrast, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts excelled, throwing for 221 yards and rushing for 72 yards with three touchdowns. Despite some success containing Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who finished with a record total of 2,447 rushing yards for the season, the Chiefs could not mount a comeback. This victory marked the Eagles’ second Super Bowl win, their first being in 2018. Additionally, there were notable mentions of record legal betting on the Super Bowl and the NFL’s decision to replace its “End Racism” message with “Choose Love.”
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