Chiefs Make History as They Defeat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII Thriller

On Sunday, Super Bowl LVII ended with a thrilling finish as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 35-35. With just 1:54 remaining, the Chiefs faced a critical third down in Eagles territory to keep their drive alive. Chiefs quarterback and newly anointed NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes threw a pass towards the endzone in the direction of JuJu Smith-Schuster, only for it to fall to the Arizona turf.

However, a yellow flag fluttered onto the field from an official signaling a penalty. This allowed the Chiefs to keep their drive alive and eventually kick a game-winning field goal. After the game, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reportedly did not have the traditional on-field handshake, leading one outlet to ask: “Did Hurts snub the Chiefs?”

USA Today reported that “If a handshake did happen, it took place behind closed doors.” The outlet added that after Hurts’ pass fell incomplete on the final play, “the Eagles quarterback was among several Philadelphia players who made their way towards the sidelines.”

The Chiefs’ victory marked the first time in franchise history that they have won a Super Bowl. It was also the first time in NFL history that a team has won a Super Bowl with a female coach, as the Chiefs’ offensive assistant coach, Jennifer King, made history. The Chiefs’ victory was a thrilling end to an exciting season, and the team will look to defend their title in the upcoming season.