Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl LVII
A historic win for the NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles' victory is their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, and their first since the 2017 season.
The game was a back-and-forth affair
The Chiefs took an early 14-3 lead, but the Eagles rallied to tie the game at 21-21 by halftime. The Chiefs then took a 24-21 lead in the third quarter, but the Eagles again rallied to tie the game at 28-28 going into the fourth quarter.
The Eagles took the lead for good with a touchdown pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts to wide receiver A.J. Brown with 9:21 remaining in the game. The Chiefs drove the ball down to the Eagles' 1-yard line with 1:54 remaining, but they were unable to score, and the Eagles held on for the win.
Hurts was named Super Bowl LVII MVP
Hurts completed 27 of 38 passes for 304 yards and 1 touchdown, and he also rushed for 70 yards and 3 touchdowns. He became the third player in NFL history to have at least 300 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 70 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns in a Super Bowl.
Philadelphia Eagles won Green Bay Packers running back Tucker Kraft
The Eagles also made a big move before the game, acquiring running back Tucker Kraft from the Green Bay Packers. Kraft rushed for 58 yards on 11 carries in the Super Bowl, and he also caught 1 pass for 10 yards.
Key stats from Super Bowl LVII
Conclusion
The Philadelphia Eagles' victory in Super Bowl LVII is a historic moment for the franchise. The Eagles have now won two Super Bowls in the past six years, and they are one of the most successful teams in the NFL. The Eagles' victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and staff, and it is a win that will be celebrated by fans in Philadelphia for years to come.
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