In a dramatic overtime finish, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, and won Super Bowl LVIII last night in Las Vegas. It became the first NFL team to win back-to-back championships in 20 years.
It also marked just the second overtime game in Super Bowl history.
It is the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl win in five years.
How did it go down?
Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes—who earned his third Super Bowl MVP award—the Chiefs overcame early struggles and rallied to victory.
A key turning point came in the third quarter with a record-setting field goal by Harrison Butker and a recovered fumbled punt-turned touchdown.
Crucial contributions from tight end Travis Kelce and other receivers also propelled the Chiefs’ to victory yesterday.
Notably
Mahomes now ranks among the top playoff winners in NFL history, while Kelce’s performance adds to his legacy as one of the few players to lead multiple Super Bowl-winning teams in receiving yards.
Coach Andy Reid’s success ties him with legendary coaches in Super Bowl titles.