Mahomes leads Chiefs to Second Super Bowl Victory in Four Years Despite Injury
By: Joshua Martin
What a game!!
The Kansas City Chiefs locked up their second Super Bowl victory in 4 years in front of an electric crowd at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona for Super Bowl 57 Sunday night. Albeit in unfamiliar territory, the Chiefs entered the game as 1.5 point underdogs, the victory was sealed after an impressive 26-yard run, all on a balky ankle I might add, by the eventual 2 time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes.
Patrick Mahomes | Kevin Sabitus via Getty Images
Mahomes re-injured the ankle right before halftime after landing awkwardly on a tackle made by Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards. The Chiefs appeared to be heading towards another disappointing showing in the Super Bowl after trailing by 10 entering the half with a visibly injured quarterback.
The second half was the polar opposite as the Chiefs scored 4 touchdowns on all 4 of their possessions in the 2nd half, eventually taking a 28-27 lead midway through the 4th quarter against the feisty Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts tied it up ( 35 - 35) after a 2 yard score and 2 point conversion with 5:15 remaining.
The aforementioned run by Mahomes, followed by strategically killing the clock with a series of kneel downs, set up a 27 yard field goal attempt by Harrison Butker that eventually gave the Chiefs the victory.
I'll admit the late game kneeling was a lackluster way to end an otherwise entertaining matchup, but it didn't, however, spoil a night full of memorable firsts.
Both squads started Black quarterbacks for the first time in Superbowl history.
Jalen Hurts | Charlie Riedel via Ap Photo
Hurts told reporters about the significance of the game, according to NFL.com.
“I think it’s history. I think it’s something that’s worthy of being noted and it is history. It’s come a long way. I think it’s only been seven African-American quarterbacks to play in the Super Bowl, so to be the first for something is pretty cool. I know it will be a good one.”
Rihanna even debuted to the world her new baby bump during a strong showing during the halftime show.
Rihanna | Gregory Shamas via Getty Images
We use terms like “G.O.A.T.” and “dynasty” a tad bit too loosely these days but 3 AFC Championships and 2 Super Bowl victories in a 4 year span looks pretty Goatish to me as Patrick Mahomes leaves no doubt that he is the best Quarterback in the league and the Chiefs are indeed a dynasty with a Hall of Famer at Head coach.
In Summation, it was refreshing to get a competitive game featuring two teams who were honestly the best squads from their respective conferences all year. Now the long wait begins as the 22-23 season concludes.
*sighs
There’s always next year Cowboys fans…
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