![]() ![]() The defense stopped the typically explosive 49ers regularly, in particular in the second half when the Chiefs’ offense began to pick up.īut, when it came to the crunch time in the fourth quarter and overtime, it was the trusted combination of Mahomes and Kelce to get Kansas City over the line. Now, Kansas City is built upon longer possessions, with a strong running game and a dominant defense.Īnd while Mahomes and Kelce struggled in the first half of Super Bowl LVIII, it was the other facets of the team which stood up in their place. Gone are the days of the Chiefs scoring 50 points every game with Mahomes throwing the ball from pillar to post. Sunday’s Super Bowl was a snapshot into what Reid and general manager Brett Veach have built over the years. Related article Are the Kansas City Chiefs the newest NFL dynasty? Photo Illustration: Jason Lancaster/CNN/Getty Images Here are the key takeaways from Super Bowl LVIII: The game was a rematch of the Super Bowl four years ago, when the Chiefs pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 31-20. ![]() Veteran tight end Travis Kelce, who only had one catch for one yard in the first half, finished with nine receptions and 93 yards but didn’t find the end zone.Ĥ9ers kicker Jake Moody kicked three field goals, including one that temporarily held the Super Bowl record as the longest, but he had an extra point blocked in regulation. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings became the second person in Super Bowl history to throw and catch touchdown passes. All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey had 80 yards on the ground and 80 through the air. Second-year Niners quarterback Brock Purdy looked calm and collected in the pocket and was 23-of-38 for 255 yards and one touchdown. Mahomes also had 66 yards rushing, including a 19-yard scramble on the game’s final drive. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, voted Most Valuable Player in all three of his Super Bowl victories, was 34-of-46 for 333 yards with two touchdowns – including the game-winner – and one interception. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have won Super Bowls in three of the past five seasons. The Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls in 19 years, downing the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in Las Vegas. ![]()
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