LAS VEGAS | The Chiefs did what no one has done in 19 years: They won the Super Bowl two years in a row, thanks to a 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers in Las Vegas.
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It almost seems like a Hollywood scenario, with a comeback and the usual brilliance of the duo Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, under the gaze of Taylor Swift in her dressing room, freshly arrived from Tokyo.
The Patriots were the last to achieve a Super Bowl double in 2003 and 2004. The more than 61,000 spectators, well behind the 49ers, could only witness the magic of the comeback maestro Partrick Mahomes in awe as he walked away with his third Super Bowl MVP award.
For the second time in Super Bowl history, the game required extra time and it was receiver Mecole Hardman who scored the touchdown after a pass from Mahomes that caused hysteria.
It was a second touchdown pass for the brilliant Chiefs quarterback, who once again managed a winning push, his trademark.
The Chiefs trailed 10-0 in the second quarter, but Mahomes staged a comeback despite falling behind by at least 10 points for the 17th time in his career. He managed this hanging throw in his last three duels against the 49ers.
“Like all season, our defense held up and the offense was successful
big games when it matters most. The Kansas City Chiefs are never the underdogs! » Mahomes chanted under the confetti after the win, alluding to the fact that oddsmakers considered the Chiefs underdogs for the third straight year.
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In a selected club
The Chiefs quarterback is the fifth in history to win the Super Bowl three times, joining Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman. He is the third person, alongside Brady and Aikman, to achieve this before the age of 30.
He finished the game with 333 passing yards and 66 more yards on the ground, including eight on a crucial four-down conversion on the final drive.
The 49ers got the ball ahead with a nice push in overtime, but were thwarted at the Chiefs' 9th line and had to settle for a third field goal from Jake Moody.
Travis Kelce was Mahomes' preferred target and certainly thrilled his favorite Taylor Swift with nine catches for 93 yards, who only had one reception at halftime.
“We had a target on our backs all year and I couldn’t be prouder of us. We now have the chance to achieve third place in a row, what do you think? » Kelce shouted.
Late push
The Chiefs took their first lead in the game late in the third quarter thanks to a mistake by the 49ers, who lost control of the ball on a punt return. One play later, Mahomes made them pay by hitting Marquez Valdes-Scantling for their first touchdown, and the score was 13-10 in their favor.
On their next sequence, the 49ers recovered well, driving down the field until Brock Purdy found Jauan Jennings for a touchdown. However, the special teams looked bad again as their conversion punt was blocked.
Butker's third of four field goals put the Chiefs back on top at 16-16. He also set a Super Bowl record with a 57-yard kick.
However, the Chiefs made several mistakes that were out of character. Patrick Mahomes, in particular, fell victim to his first interception in a playoff game since 2021 in the third quarter.
Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed took a stupid roughing penalty after the final whistle in the sequence that led to the 49ers' first touchdown.
Carrier Isiah Pacheco fumbled on goal after a rare long pass play by the Chiefs. It was only the second time this season that he made this mistake.
The pellets exploded
Tight end Travis Kelce lost his temper on the sidelines after that play, even going so far as to push his head coach Andy Reid. It's as if the Chiefs, who are normally in perfect control but when things aren't going well, let their emotions get the best of them. The Niners failed to take advantage of this rare generosity.
But all is well that ends well for Andy Reid's side, who finally got their hands on the fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy in their history and their third in five years.
renewal
00:06 – TOUCHED CHIEFS! Mecole Hardman Jr. scores the game-winning touchdown for the Chiefs in the final seconds of the quarter! Kansas City wins 25 to 22!
7:25 – Moody gives the 49ers a 22-19 lead with a 27-yard field goal.
3:00 p.m. – Extra time begins. The 49ers start with the ball.
4th quarter
00:00 – End of fourth quarter. Work overtime!
00:06 – Butker field goal from 29 yards. The score is tied 19-19.
1:57 – Moody scores a 53-yard field goal. The 49ers lead 19-16.
5:49 – Butker field goal from 24 yards. 16 to 16.
11:27 – 49ERS TOUCH! Jauan Jennings scores the touchdown after a pass from Brock Purdy. Moody's transformation is blocked. 16 to 13 49ers.
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3:00 p.m. – The fourth quarter begins.
3rd quarter
00:00 – End of third quarter. The Chiefs lead 13 to 10!
2:28 – TOUCHED CHIEFS! Marquez Valdes-Scantling gives Kansas City the lead after a pass from Patrick Mahomes. 13 to 10 Chiefs!
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5:19 – Butker makes another 57-yard field goal, the longest in Super Bowl history. The 49ers lead 10 to 6.
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1:38 p.m. – Patrick Mahomes is intercepted by Ji'Ayir Brown. SF regains the ball at the Kansas City 44.
3:00 p.m. – The second half begins. The Chiefs are on offense.
2nd quarter
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00:00 – It's halftime. The 49ers lead 10 to 3.
00:23 – The Chiefs close the gap. Harrison Butker kicks a 28-yard field goal. 10 to 3 49ers.
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4:23 – 49ERS TOUCH! Christian McCaffrey caught a pass from Jauan Jennings and ran 21 yards into the Chiefs end zone. 10 to 0 49ers.
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9:16 – Injury to Dre Greenlaw of the 49ers. He is accompanied from the field on a cart.
11:59 – Chiefs turnaround. After a 52-yard play by Hardman, Pacheco fumbled the ball at the 9 line. Ball to the 49ers.
2:53 p.m. – The 49ers open the scoring. Moody scores the longest field goal in Super Bowl history at 55 yards. 3-0 for the 49ers.
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1st quarter
00:00 – The shift is over. No points were scored in the first quarter.
12:15 – Turnover by Christian McCaffrey. The Chiefs get the ball.
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3:00 p.m. – The game begins. The Chiefs provided the kickoff. The 49ers will therefore start the game on offense.
3:00pm – Great performance from Post Malone before the game and some photos of Taylor Swift in her locker room.
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