Patrick Mahomes wrote his name in NFL history in gold letters by guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to a heartbreaking 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Super Bowl LVII will be remembered as one of the best games ever.
Beyond the numbers, though, is the story of a leader who persevered despite suffering a right ankle injury before the game and a lethal blow from linebacker T. in the second quarter. Edwards, J. Following that play, Philadelphia seized a 24-14 lead, but Mahomes came out in the second half playing at the level of the NFL Honors’ regular-season MVP.
The game’s highlight was not any of his touchdown throws but rather his 26-yard run on the game’s last drive, which set the stage for Kansas City’s stunning victory after a holding penalty and a 27-yard field goal by Harrison Butker.
The Chiefs became the first team to win two Super Bowls after behind by at least ten victories; Kansas City also defeated the San Francisco 49ers under similar circumstances in Super Bowl XIV.
According to the statistics, Mahomes completed 21 of 27 throws for 182 yards with three touchdown passes, no interceptions, and six carries for 44 yards.
Jalen Hurts played well for the losing team, completing 27 of 38 passes for 304 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions, rushing 15 times for 70 yards and setting a record with three touchdown runs.
Kansas City has been the first to host five consecutive AFC Championship Games.
