The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Tremendous Bowl LIX on Sunday.
The Eagles prevented NFL historical past from being made, ruining the Chiefs’ quest to develop into the primary NFL crew to win three straight Tremendous Bowls. Philadelphia additionally avenged its loss to Kansas Metropolis in Tremendous Bowl LVII two years in the past.
The win marks the second time the franchise has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. The primary one got here after defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Tremendous Bowl LII.
Philadelphia’s protection dominated towards Kansas Metropolis, forcing three turnovers within the sport and permitting no factors within the first half. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, whereas operating for 72 yards and a rating. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had 257 passing yards plus three touchdowns and two interceptions.
This is a glance again at main adjustments throughout the soccer world because the final time the Eagles had been Tremendous Bowl champions: Feb. 4, 2018.
King Henry varieties highly effective duo
Derrick Henry has developed into among the finest operating backs within the league because the Eagles final Tremendous Bowl win.
He eclipsed 2,000 yards in 2020, then after eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, reached a two-year, $16 million settlement with the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. The transfer not solely fashioned a robust duo with quarterback Lamar Jackson, however instantly paid dividends.
Henry ran for 1,921 in his first season with the Ravens, the second-most dashing yards in a season for his profession. The one-two punch of Henry and Jackson aided in Baltimore going 12-5 and reaching the AFC divisional spherical.
Chapel Invoice makes the soar
After working within the NFL in some capability from 1975 to 2023, Invoice Belichick shocked the sports activities world by turning into the pinnacle coach of North Carolina soccer in December. Belichick’s father, Steve, was an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953 to 1955.
The gig is the primary school teaching job for Belichick. He agreed to a five-year with the college after a season away from teaching.
Belichick has already made his title within the school sport, too. Edwin Campbell, the pinnacle soccer coach at North Carolina’s Southeast Raleigh Excessive Faculty, said not too long ago: “Belichick has put the state on discover in recruiting.”
The GOAT calls it a profession
The Eagles handed Brady the ultimate Tremendous Bowl lack of his profession in 2018. The previous Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller went on to win two extra Tremendous Bowls — in 2019 towards the Los Angeles Rams and in 2021 towards the Chiefs.
Brady retired not as soon as, however twice within the time span since Philadelphia’s final Tremendous Bowl win. He first introduced his retirement in February 2022, solely to alter his thoughts 40 days later. He formally retired “for good” in February 2023 after a 23-year NFL run.
Brady ended his profession with seven Tremendous Bowl victories and because the NFL’s chief in profession passing yards (89,214) and landing passes (649).
Rodgers heads to the Massive Apple
After weeks of hypothesis concerning his future, the Green Bay Packers dealt Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets in April 2023. The deal got here 40 days after the quarterback introduced on “The Pat McAfee Present” that his intention was to play for the Jets subsequent season.
Rodgers’ New York tenure began rocky as he tore an Achilles in his debut, forcing him to overlook the whole 2023 season.
It did not get significantly better in 2024. Rodgers threw for 3,897 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 begins. The franchise fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 begin and completed the season 5-12.
Daniels revives the Commanders
Jayden Daniels had but to play in an NFL sport, not to mention be drafted, when the Chiefs went back-to-back. The Washington Commanders chosen him at No. 2 general two months later, and he has confirmed to be well worth the decide.
Daniels led Washington to a 12-5 common season report and a spot within the NFC Championship Sport for the primary time because the 1991 season. The Commanders turned the fifth crew because the merger to have a bottom-two report and have in a convention championship sport within the ensuing season.
The stellar season resulted in him winning Offensive Rookie of the 12 months on Thursday.
