Super Bowl 59 Game Recap

Kansas City faces Philadelphia in a rematch of Super Bowl 57. Find out who wins Super Bowl 59.

Chris Ransom Last Updated: February 9, 2025.

1. Kansas City Chiefs 17-3-0	Versus	2. Philadelphia Eagles 18-3-0

Game Recap: NEW ORLEANS-Kansas City was hoping to become the first team in NFL history to three peat. The Philadelphia Eagles, their Super Bowl 57 opponent would face the Kansas City Chiefs once again in Super Bowl 59.

Super Bowl 57 was a 6-5 split decision with 6 of our 11 staff members picking the Eagles. Super Bowl 59 was a 4-3 split decision with 4 of our staff members taking the Chiefs.

Kansas City won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Philadelphia got the football to start this game.

Sawuon Barkley ran for a gain of four. Jalen Hurts threw a eight yard first down to DeVonta Smith. Saquon Barkley ran for a gain of three. Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 middle linebacker Nick Bolton tackled Saquon Barkley after Jalen Hurts threw a completion to Saquon Barkley which resulted in a loss of four. Bryan Cook kept Jalen Hurts from gaining a first down on third and eleven. Philadelphia Eagles flanker wide receiver A.J. Brown had an offensive pass interference penalty which prevented Philadelphia from getting a fourth down conversion as A.J. Brown grabbed Trent McDuffie's helmet. Jalen Hurts went 2/2 with 4 passing yards, 9 rushing yards, 13 total yards, 0 passing touchdowns and 0 interceptionsn or incompletions on Philadelphia's opening drive.

Kansas City got the football. Patrick Mahomes threw a eleven yard first down to JuJu Smith-Schuster. Patrick Mahomes threw a one screen pass to Xavier Worthy. Patrick Mahomes began this game 2/2 with 12 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Patrick Mahomes threw an incompletion to Travis Kelce, that Kelce dropped to make it third and nine. Patrick Mahomes evaded the sack, but threw into coverage. Philadelphia had a big defensive stop.

Philadelphia put together a 7 play 69 yard drive from their own 31 yard line that lasted three minutes and twenty five seconds. Kansas City stopped the run on first down. Jalen Hurts threw a twenty yard first down to Dallas Goedert. Saquon Barkley ran for a gain of three. Saquon Barkley ran for a gain of two. Kansas City Chiefs field cornerback Trent McDuffie with an unnecessary roughness penalty. Kansas City Chiefs backup 4-3 right end Felix Anudike-Uzomah tackled Saquon Barkley for a loss. Jalen Hurts threw a first down to Jahan Dotson. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts got a rushing touchdown. Jalen Hurts was 4/4 with 51 passing yards, 10 rushing yards, 61 total yards, 1 rushing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions.

Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to JuJu Smith-Schuster. Philladelphia stopped Kareem Hunt. Philadelphia brought great pressure on third down as Kansas City punted it back to Philadelphia.

Jalen Hurts finally threw his first incomplete pass. Saquon Barkley ran for a gain of two. Jalen Hurts threw a first down to DeVonta Smith. Jalen Hurts threw a first down to Jahan Dotson. Bryan Cook tackled Jalen Hurts and kept him from getting a first down. Saquon Barkley ran for a first down. Kansas City stopped Kenneth Gainwell on first down. Kansas City stopped Kenneth Gainwell on second down. Kansas City Chiefs backup 4-3 left end Charles Omenihu lined up at 4-3 right end, but was offsides. Kansas City Chiefs boundary cornerback Chamarri Conner tackled Jalen Hurts for a loss. Philadelphia led 7-0 after one quarter of play.

Jalen Hurts threw a screen pass to Saquon Barkley. Kansas City Chiefs free safety Bryan Cook intercepted Jalen Hurts as Nick Bolton did a tremendous job at middle linebacker pressuring Jalen Hurts.

Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to Noah Gray. Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to Kareem Hunt. Kansas City went three and out.

Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 right outside linebacker Drue Tranquill stopped Saquon Barkley for a loss. Jalen Hurts ran for a gain. Jalen Hurts threw a completion to A.J. Brown. Philadelphia gained two yards on the next play. Jalen Hurts threw a screen pass to Saquon Barkley. Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Justin Reid stopped Jalen Hurts on third down. Philadelphia tried to draw the Chiefs offsides, but Philadelphia ended up with a delay of game penalty. Philadelphia jumped early and had a false start penalty. Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott had a 48 yard field goal. Philadelphia led 10-0.

Philadelphia sacked Patrick Mahomes on first down. Philadelphia sacked Patrick Mahomes again on second down. Philadelphia Eagles backup 3-4 left outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt lined up at 3-4 right outside linebacker on that sack. Philadelphia Eagles nickel cornerback Cooper DeJean intercepted Patrick Mahomes and returned that interception for a touchdown. Philadelphia led 17-0.

Philadelphia brought Brandon Graham back in the game on this play. Philadelphia Eagles backup 3-4 left end Moro Ojomo had a tackle for a loss. Isiah Pacheco ran for a gain. Philadelphia Eagles 3-4 left end Milton Williams lined up at 3-4 right end and sacked Patrick Mahomes on fourth down.

Saquon Barkley ran for a gain of nine. Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson had a holding penatly. Jalen Hurts got sacked for a loss of six. Nick Bolton had an unncessary roughness penalty. Kenneth Gainwell ran for no gain. Kansas City called thier first timeout as both teams had two timeouts now.

Jalen Hurts threw a completion to Dallas Goedert. This game went to th two minute wanring.

Jalen Hurts underthrew A.J. Brown on third down. Philadelphia had a delay of game penalty. Philadelphia punted it to Kansas City.

Philadelphia Eagles 3-4 middle linebacker Zack Baun intercepted Patrick Mahomes. Philadelphia was in field goal range after that interception.

Jalen Hurts scrambled for a few yards. Kansas City called their second timeout.

Jalen Hurts threw a touchdown pass to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. Philadelphia led 24-0.

Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith had a holding penalty. Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to Marques Brown. Patrick Mahomes made a great throw on third down, but DeAndre Hopkins dropped a pass as Kansas City is now 0/6 on third down convesions.

Kansas City punted it back to Philadelphia. Philadelphia led 24-0 at halftime.

Isiah Pacheco ran for a gain of six. Patrick Mahomes threw a first down to Xavier Worthy. Philadelphia Eagles 3-4 nose tackle Jordan Davis sacked Mahomes for a loss of one. Philadelphia Eagles 3-4 left outside linebacker Nolan Smith sacked Patrick Mahomes on second down. Patrick Mahomes got stopped on third down as Kansas City was now 0/7 on third down conversions before they punted it back to Philadelphia.

Jalen Hurts threw a screen pass to Saquon Barkley. Jalen Hurts ran for a first down on third and five. Jalen Hurts threw a completion to DeVonta Smith. Saquon Barkley ran for a first down. Jalen Hurts ran for another first down. Jalen Hurts threw a completion to Saquon Barkley to make it first and goal. Philadelphia called their first timeout.

Kansas City made a second down stop. Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 defensive tackle Chris Jones grabbed his knee prior to the third and goal stand. Philadelphia had a false start penalty. Jake Elliott made a 29 yard field goal. Philadelphia led 27-0.

Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor had a holding penalty to negate a first down. Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to Travis Kelce on third down. Philadelphia made a fourth down stop.

Jalen Hurts threw a touchdown pass to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Philadelphia led 34-0.

Patrick Mahomes threw a bomb to Xavier Worthy. Patrick Mahomes underthrew a pass on second and ten. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass to Kansas City Chiefs secondary wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Philadelphia led 34-6.

Philadelphia handed it off to Saquon Barkley. Philadelphia led 34-6 after three quarters of play.

Jalen Hurts threw a first down to A.J. Brown. Jalen Hurts ran for a gain of seventeen. Kansas City made a third down stop. Jake Elliott made a field goal. Philadelphia led 37-6.

Philadelphia strip sacked Patrick Mahomes and recovered the fumble. Philadelphia had a false start penalty on a fourth down. Philadelphia made another field goal. Philadelphia led 40-6.

Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass. Kansas City got a two point conversion.

Patrick Mahomes threw another touchdown to Xavier Worthy. Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to DeAndre Hopkins. Philadelphia won 40-22.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean was my player of the game despite the fact that Jalen Hurts won Super Bowl MVP. Cooper DeJean had 3 solo tackles, 0 assisted tackles, 3 total tackles, 1 deflection from a pass breakup, 1 interception, and a 38 yard defensive touchdown on the interception resulting in a pick six. You can also click the ad below to purchase Super Bowl 59 gear Eagles fans.

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