The Kansas City Chiefs become NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Chiefs trailed for much of Super Bowl 57 and were 27-21 down heading into the final quarter.
But despite limping after aggravating an ankle injury, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and veteran coach Andy Reid orchestrated a route back.
Mahomes made touchdown passes to Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore to put Kansas City in front for the first time.
The Eagles levelled after a third rushing touchdown by Jalen Hurts, followed by a two-point conversion by the third-year quarterback.
But a heroic 26-yard run by Mahomes made the ground for Harrison Butker to kick a game-winning field goal from 27 yards.
Mahomes has led the Chiefs to at least the AFC Championship game in all five seasons as a starter and this second Super Bowl win for the 27-year-old and Reid puts them in the pantheon of all-time greats.
But Hurts and the Eagles played their part in an enthralling game in front of more than 67,000 in Arizona’s state capital.
More to follow.
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