The biggest football game of the year, Super Bowl 59, was held at the Caesar’s Superdome of New Orleans on February 9. The Philadelphia Eagles came out on top beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
The Eagles were off to a quick start, scoring in the first quarter with a touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts to star wide receiver A.J. Brown. This put the Eagles ahead and they never looked back the rest of the game.
A lot was at stake in this Super Bowl. The Chiefs were fighting for a three-peat, which had never been accomplished before. Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs were hoping for a strong start, but an aggressive Eagles defense shut that down immediately, grabbing two interceptions where one was returned for 6 and held the Chiefs to just 23 total yards of offense in the first half. Mahomes, who is known for his pocket presence and being able to escape the pressure, wasn’t able to do much at all. The Eagles had pressured Mahomes 16 times, where 6 of those resulted in sacks.
This win was a team effort but wouldn’t have been possible without the quarterback himself Jalen Hurts, The Eagles QB played an amazing game passing for over 300 yards and throwing two touchdowns. He was named the Most Valuable Player for his great performance. His runs and passes down the field helped the Eagles take control of the game and bring his first Super Bowl back to Philly.
Everyone looks forward to the Super Bowl year after year, but many often tune in for the Halftime show. This year’s performer was Kendrick Lamar and he did not disappoint. He performed some of his biggest songs, and fans loved the show. There was also a surprise appearance by SZA who joined Lamar to perform their new songs Luther and 30 for 30. The biggest surprise of them all was at the end of the show where Kendrick teased his hit song Not like us before finally performing it, putting the cherry on top of his outstanding performance.
This Super Bowl was extra special for New Orleans. It was the 11th time the city hosted the big game, tying the record for the most Super Bowls held in one city. It meant more to the city this time after the devastating attack on New Year’s where 14 people sadly lost their lives and dozens left injured. The city didn’t let this tragic event bring them down, but allowed it to bring them together, showing the true values of New Orleans and its communities.