Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat.
It wasn’t even close. Philadelphia recorded six sacks and two interceptions in a smothering defensive performance.
DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday, Sweat tormented Mahomes and the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday to secure the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship.
Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score on a tush push, and Vic Fangio’s defense was so dominant that the Eagles didn’t need much from Saquon Barkley.
The game-changing running back finished with 57 yards, breaking Terrell Davis’ record for yards rushing in a season, playoffs included. Hurts threw for 221 yards.
Even Taylor Swift’s presence couldn’t help the Chiefs. They lost for the first time in 10 games this season with the pop superstar in a suite watching boyfriend Travis Kelce, who didn’t catch a pass until late in the third quarter.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) pitches the ball to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt (58) celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) strips the ball from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes(15) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
A Philadelphia Eagles fan looks on during Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) can’t make the catch as Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) pursues during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) pushes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean (33) celebrate his touchdown with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) after an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Kansas City Chiefs fans watch from the stands during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) escapes the grasp of Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Josh Sweat (19) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, celebrates with wide receiver DeVonta Smith, right, after a touchdown by wide receiver A.J. Brown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
(L-R) Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, Alana Haim and Este Haim attend Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 and Jalyx Hunt #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) shake hands after the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
