The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed in a historic Super Bowl showdown, scoring an unprecedented 40 points—the highest ever by a single team in Super Bowl history. The final scoreboard read 40-22, with the Eagles maintaining a commanding lead throughout the game. At one point, they surged ahead with a 27-point advantage, leaving the Kansas City Chiefs struggling to keep up. This remarkable victory was marked by strategic gameplay and exceptional performances on both sides of the field.
During the game, the Chiefs faced a challenging situation, going nine consecutive drives without scoring—a first in any game started by Patrick Mahomes. Known for his mobility and agility, Mahomes had executed 46 designed rollouts to his right during the regular season, leading the league in this maneuver. Even in this Super Bowl matchup, he attempted 44 passes out of those 46 dropbacks, completing 32 for a total of 345 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his efforts, Mahomes faced unprecedented pressure from the Eagles' defense.
The Eagles' tactical approach included running a season-high 16 snaps from the pistol formation, with their first five snaps being run plays. This strategy kept the Chiefs' defense on their toes, as they focused on bringing extra bodies to the line of scrimmage. However, the Eagles' defense countered effectively, holding the Chiefs to zero yards on a play-action pass attempt. Travis Kelce, the Chiefs' star tight end, remained catchless at this point in the game.
In a strategic masterstroke, the Eagles' defense anticipated the Chiefs' offensive schemes, solving their flood problem by predicting the three layers of routes the Chiefs might employ. Meanwhile, Mahomes showcased his scrambling ability with five scrambles for 60 yards—the most he has amassed in a single game since the 2022 season. Despite his efforts, Mahomes found himself sacked in the first half—a rare occurrence in his career.
Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' quarterback, displayed remarkable poise under pressure. Unlike his performance during the regular season, Hurts showed no hesitation in his game despite facing relentless pressure from the Chiefs' defense.
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