In a game that dashed Kansas City’s three-peat dreams, the Philadelphia Eagles soared to a 40-22 victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts earned MVP honors with a stellar performance, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 72 yards and a score.
Philadelphia’s defense was even more dominant, relentlessly sacking Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes six times, limiting him to just 23 first-half passing yards—the lowest of his playoff career—and forcing multiple turnovers, including a pick-six by rookie Cooper DeJean.
“This is the ultimate team game. You can’t be great without the greatness of others,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said in a post-game interview. “Great performance by everybody — offense, defense, special teams.”
Kendrick Lamar made his own history as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. His performance was a tour de force, blending high-energy choreography with pointed social commentary, as reported by Rolling Stone. Introduced by Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam, Lamar performed hits like “HUMBLE.” and “DNA.” He was joined by SZA for “All the Stars,” and Serena Williams made a surprise appearance during the Grammy-award winning diss track “Not Like Us.”
The commercial breaks offered their own entertainment, with standout ads including Charli XCX and Martha Stewart sharing secrets in an Uber Eats spot, and Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal revisiting their iconic When Harry Met Sally scene for a mayonnaise brand. Pringles and Little Caesars amused viewers with whimsical flying facial hair, while Shania Twain sang for Coffee-Mate.
In the end, the Eagles’ dominance on the field, Lamar’s provocative performance, and a slate of memorable advertisements made Super Bowl LIX an event to remember.
