It’s over. The smoke has cleared in New Orleans, and we finally have the answer to the question everyone was asking all winter: whos in the Superbowl 2025 and, more importantly, who actually walked away with the ring?
Honestly, if you bet against the script, you probably won big. We all thought we were watching history in the making with the Kansas City Chiefs. The "three-peat" was the only thing anyone talked about for months. But the Philadelphia Eagles had other plans. They didn't just show up to the Caesars Superdome; they staged a literal takeover.
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 40, Kansas City Chiefs 22. ## The Matchup We All Saw Coming (But Didn't)
When the dust settled after the conference championships, the bracket gave us a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. On one side, you had Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. They were the No. 1 seed in the AFC, finishing 15–2. They felt inevitable. On the other side, the Philadelphia Eagles, the No. 2 seed from the NFC at 14–3.
It was the "revenge game" for Jalen Hurts.
Remember that image of Hurts walking off the field in Arizona two years ago? The one where the yellow and red confetti was falling around him while he looked at the ground? Apparently, that was his phone's lock screen for two straight years. Talk about motivation.
Why the Chiefs Stumbled
Kansas City entered the game as 1.5-point favorites. Most experts thought Andy Reid’s experience would outlast Nick Sirianni’s energy. But the cracks we saw in the regular season—the lower passing stats for Mahomes and a struggling offensive line—finally gave way.
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The Eagles' defensive front was relentless. They didn't even have to blitz. They just sent four guys and lived in the Chiefs' backfield. Mahomes was sacked six times. That's a career-high for him in the biggest game of his life.
How the Game Actually Went Down
The first half was a total nightmare for Kansas City.
The Eagles went into the locker room at halftime up 24–0. You could hear a pin drop in the sections filled with red jerseys. Jalen Hurts opened the scoring with a "Tush Push" touchdown, which felt like a statement. Like, "Yeah, we're still doing this, and you still can't stop it."
Then came the dagger.
The Cooper DeJean Moment
Rookie Cooper DeJean, playing on his 22nd birthday, caught a 38-yard pick-six. It was one of those moments where you just knew. When a rookie is scoring defensive touchdowns on Mahomes in the Super Bowl, the vibes are firmly on the side of the birds.
By the time Kendrick Lamar took the stage for the halftime show (featuring SZA, by the way), the Chiefs were trailing by 24. Kendrick was great, but most people were just staring at the scoreboard in disbelief.
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Jalen Hurts: The 2025 Super Bowl MVP
Jalen Hurts was basically a surgeon out there. He went 17-for-22 for 221 yards and two passing touchdowns. But his legs were the real problem for Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. He ran for 72 yards and another score.
He joined Joe Montana as one of the only QBs to ever put up 200+ passing yards, 2 TDs, and 50+ rushing yards in a Super Bowl.
- Passing: 221 Yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Rushing: 72 Yards, 1 TD
- Result: Second ring in franchise history
The Eagles' receiving corps did their job, too. DeVonta Smith hauled in a late-game dagger, and Saquon Barkley—who everyone questioned when the Eagles signed him—was the workhorse they needed to kill the clock in the fourth quarter.
What Most People Get Wrong About This Game
People will tell you the Chiefs "choked." That's kinda lazy.
The reality is that Philadelphia’s roster was built specifically to kill this dynasty. Howie Roseman, the Eagles' GM, spent the last two years obsessed with the trenches. It showed. The Eagles' offensive line, led by Jordan Mailata (who made history as the first Australian to win as a primary starter), didn't give up a single sack until the game was basically decided.
Kansas City tried to make a late push. They scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, but most of that was against prevent defense after the Eagles were already up 40–6. It was too little, too late.
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The End of the Three-Peat Dream
This loss means the 1960s Green Bay Packers remain the only team to truly "three-peat" in NFL history. The Chiefs became the first team to win two in a row and actually make it back for a third, but the wall was just too high.
Looking Ahead: What This Means for 2026
If you're already looking at the 2026 odds, things have shifted. The Eagles are the hunted now. We already know both of these teams are actually out of the current 2026 playoff race (the Eagles lost their recent Wild Card game to the 49ers, and the Chiefs missed the playoffs entirely this year). It's a reminder of how fast the "Super Bowl Hangover" can hit.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Bettors:
- Watch the Trenches: The 2025 Super Bowl proved that elite QB play (Mahomes) can't overcome a failing offensive line against a four-man rush.
- Rookie Impact: Keep an eye on high-IQ defensive backs like Cooper DeJean; in the modern NFL, a rookie who can read a veteran QB is worth their weight in gold.
- The Revenge Factor: Motivation is real. When a team loses a close championship (like the Eagles did in 2023), their window for a "revenge win" is usually two years.
The 2025 season will be remembered as the year the Eagles finally got their get-back. It wasn't the close classic we expected, but it was a masterclass in dominant football.
Check the final stats and team rosters on the official NFL site or Pro Football Reference to see just how lopsided those pressure rates were. If you’re a Philly fan, buy the shirt. If you’re a Chiefs fan, well, at least you had the back-to-back.