Super Bowl LIX Recap
Overview
Super Bowl LIX took place on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game featured a highly anticipated rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Chiefs with a final score of 40–22.
Game Highlights
- First Half Dominance: The Eagles' defense stifled the Chiefs, allowing only 23 yards in the first half, the second-lowest in Super Bowl history. By halftime, the Eagles led 24–0.
- Jalen Hurts' Stellar Performance: Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards, threw two touchdown passes, and rushed for 72 yards, setting a Super Bowl record for quarterback rushing yards. He was named Super Bowl MVP.
- Defensive Prowess: Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass from Patrick Mahomes and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, becoming only the second rookie in Super Bowl history to achieve this feat.
- Chiefs' Late Effort: The Chiefs managed to score in the third quarter but couldn't overcome the Eagles' substantial lead.
Halftime Show
The halftime show featured a captivating performance by Kendrick Lamar, with special guest SZA, adding to the event's entertainment value.
Attendance and Broadcast
The game was attended by 65,719 fans and broadcasted in the United States by Fox, with streaming available on Tubi. The broadcast attracted a record 127.7 million viewers in the ::contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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