The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs was a lot tighter than the game the teams played in late February. It was also a lot more entertaining provided you’re a fan of defensive football.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes , two quarterbacks who have combined for four of the last six Super Bowl MVP awards, had a miserable time throwing the football and, truth be told, both teams had trouble moving the football.
The teams combined for just 510 yards.
But the Eagles came up big at the game’s most critical moments and left Kansas City with a 20-17 victory. It was their third straight win over the Chiefs dating to the 2023 season.
The biggest play came from rookie safety Andrew Mukuba , who intercepted a dropped Travis Kelce pass at the goal line and returned i