Who won the Super Bowl? Eagles vs Chiefs result after Patrick Mahomes rallies to epic comeback victory
The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 10-point deficit at half-time as Mahomes collected a second ring in four years
Patrick Mahomes proved why he is the NFL’s Most Valuable Player as he shrugged off an ankle injury to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a dramatic 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to claim their second Super Bowl in four years.
Kansas City’s hopes of returning home with the Lombardi trophy looked bleak late in the opening half when Mahomes appeared to re-injure the right ankle that had been a major worry coming into the game.
Grimacing in pain after a tackle, Mahomes hobbled off the field and slammed his helmet to the turf as the Chiefs headed into halftime trailing 24-14.
But when the teams returned after the break a resilient Mahomes produced a heroic effort, tossing two fourth-quarter touchdowns and engineering a final drive to set up Harrison Butker’s 27-yard game-winning field goal with eight seconds to play.
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 7-0 Chiefs: 1st 10:09
EAGLES TOUCHDOWN!
And it won’t be ruled out this time!
Jalen Hurts makes the end-zone with a quarterback sneak - no stopping him!
Jake Elliott converts the extra point - very impressive first drive from the Eagles!
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 0-0 Chiefs: 1st & 10 at KAN 1, 1st 10:09
OVERTURNED!
Gainwell’s elbow was down half-a-yard before the end-zone!
It will be 1st & 10 though, at the half-yard line!
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 7-0 Chiefs
EAGLES TOUCHDOWN!
Kenneth Gainwell takes the ball and, with Hurts handing it to him, breaks through a few tackles to JUST reach the end-zone!
Or does he?! It’s very close - it may be reviewed....
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 0-0 Chiefs: 3rd & 2 at KAN 4, 1st 10:23
Third down now for the Eagles!
It’s a quick tempo for the Eagles and, with five yards to the end-zone, they’re on 3rd & 2.
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 0-0 Chiefs: 1st & 10 at KAN 11, 1st 11:27
Two first downs in a row for the Eagles!
Hurts throws on both, with Smith receving second time and rebuffing a tackle!
They’re already on the Kansas 11-yard line...
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 0-0 Chiefs: 1st & 10 at PHI 42, 1st 12:30
First down completed for the Eagles!
Smith is found again and this time he makes enough yards!
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 0-0 Chiefs: 1st & 10 at PHI 25, 1st 13:44
Hurts hands off to Miles Sanders for the first play of the game, but he is crunched into touch as he looks to go around the outside!
DeVonta Smith is found at 2nd &11, but it’s 3rd & 5 for Eagles on their first drive!
Super Bowl 2023 - Eagles* 0-0 Chiefs: 1st & 10 at PHI 25, 1st 15:00
We’re underway in Super Bowl 57 at the State Farm Stadium!
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gets the game underway, with a touchback.
Here comes Jalen Hurts!
Super Bowl 2023: Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs
Coin toss complete - the Eagles will receive the ball first as the Chiefs deferred after winnng the toss!
It’s game-time!
Super Bowl 2023: Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs
And now time for the US national anthem!
Sung by eight-time Grammy winner and country star Chris Stapleton!
A slow, deep rendition - concluded by the classic military jet flyover!
Quite the scene at the State Farm Stadium!
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