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title: "Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat with thumping Super Bowl win"
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# Eagles deny Chiefs historic three-peat with thumping Super Bowl win

> NEW ORLEANS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles obliterated the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid to become the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls with a blowout 40-22 win in New Orleans on Sunday.

By Reuters · Published 10 February 2025, 07:27 SAST · Updated 10 February 2025, 07:27 SAST

## Key points
- In a dazzling display of defensive prowess and offensive fireworks, the Eagles not only avenged their Super Bowl heartbreak but also crowned Saquon Barkley the rushing king, proving that sometimes, vengeance tastes sweeter with a side of record-breaking glory.
- Eagles' defense stifles Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, leading to a decisive Super Bowl revenge.
- Jalen Hurts shines with two touchdown passes and a rushing score, driving the offense.
- Saquon Barkley sets a new NFL record for combined rushing yards in regular season and playoffs.
- Philadelphia secures its second Super Bowl title, adding to their 2018 championship glory.

## Content

The Eagles defense was simply immense, smothering the Chief's creative maestro Patrick Mahomes, and on offense their own quarterback Jalen Hurts led the way, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another as Philadelphia brutally avenged their 2023 loss to the Chiefs at Super Bowl 57.

Eagles dazzling running back Saquon Barkley grabbed 31 first-half rushing yards to break the all-time NFL record for most rushing yards in a regular season plus playoffs, to add icing to the Eagles' championship cake.

Sunday's [thumping victory](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL8N3OU283&linkedFromStory=true) delivered a second Super Bowl win for the Eagles franchise whose other title victory was in 2018.

(Reporting by Ossian Shene; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)