The Philadelphia Eagles are your new NFL champions after foiling the Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat bid in Super Bowl LIX.
Fly, Eagles Fly.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Monday (Philippine time) are your new NFL champions after spoiling the Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat bid, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX held at the Caesars’ Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
It was a monumental victory for the Eagles, who entered as underdogs against the dynastic Kansas City. Yet with an all-time defensive showing, the Eagles avenged their 35-38 heartbreak from Super Bowl LVII two years ago to become two-time Super Bowl winners.
Star quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP after going 17-of-22 for 221 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Alabama product also recorded a historic 72 rushing yards, or the most by a quarterback in Super Bowl history.
Needless to say, social media was sent into a frenzy with the Eagles’ win, with #SuperBowlLIX and other related topics already topping the trends list.
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Super Bowl LIX also serves as the first championship for Saquon Barkley, the All-Pro running back who crossed over from the rival New York Giants in the offseason. Simply put, everyone was just glad to see a generational talent get a taste of Super Bowl glory.
And along with this crop of Eagles, fans also didn’t forget the late Kobe Bryant, who was a known supporter of his hometown team. As they say, the Mamba would be smiling down as the Eagles lifted their second Super Bowl trophy.
Banner images from the National Football League.
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