Jalen Hurts took full command in Super Bowl 59, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a dominant and decisive Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Premium Content Sign Up Super Bowl 59 Recap: Philadelphia Eagles 40, Kansas City Chiefs 22 2SG9G9N Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) eludes the reach of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) By Mark Chichester Posted Feb 9, 2025 11:37 pm EST • Kansas City Chiefs • Philadelphia Eagles Had someone told Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo before the game that his defense would hold Saquon Barkley to just 2.3 yards per carry in Super Bowl 59, he might have spent the entire day deciding where to display his newest Super Bowl ring. But as it turned out, the Eagles’ offense didn’t need to lean on Barkley. Jalen Hurts took full command, delivering a stellar performance on the sport’s biggest stage, leading Philadelphia to a dominant and decisive Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. As good as the Eagles’ offense was, their defense was even better. Philadelphia held Patrick Mahomes to one of his lowest passing grades of the season, allowing just -0.297 expected points added (EPA) per play in a dominant effort. The Chiefs’ offense struggled from the start. Mahomes averaged just 6.7 yards per pass attempt, while the rushing attack managed only 3.4 yards per carry outside of garbage time. The Kansas City quarterback held just a 28.2 PFF passing grade at the halfway mark, and his offense didn’t even cross midfield until the final two minutes of the third quarter. Mahomes finished 21-of-32 for 257 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, with three big-time throws and three turnover-worthy plays. His worst mistakes proved costly — a pick-six midway through the second quarter and a late-second-quarter interception deep in his own territory, which immediately set up the Eagles in scoring range. At the heart of Mahomes’ struggles was the Eagles’ relentless pass rush, which sacked him six times — the most he has ever taken in a single game as an NFL quarterback. According to PFF’s initial analysis, Mahomes was pressured on 53.3% of his dropbacks outside of garbage time. He has faced a higher pressure rate only once in his career under those conditions — in his Super Bowl 55 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Patrick Mahomes: Highest single-game pressure rates since 2017 (garbage time excluded) Season Week Opp. Pressure % 2020 Super Bowl 55 @ Buccaneers 59.5% 2024 Super Bowl 59 @ Eagles 53.3% 2018 14 vs. Ravens 52.6% 2018 30 vs. Patriots 50.0% 2023 4 @ Jets 48.6% PFF’s dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at noon ET. In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field. Sign up for PFF+ for in-depth analysis, PFF grades, Premium Stats, fantasy football tools, betting dashboards and much more! HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS CB Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Eagles (91.0) DI Milton Williams, Philadelphia Eagles (89.6) WR Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs (87.3) DI Tershawn Wharton, Kansas City Chiefs (84.7) QB Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (83.1) Click here to see PFF’s initial grades from this game! PLAYERS OF THE GAME Heading into Super Bowl 59, a lot was made of the performance of the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie cornerbacks and their impact on the secondary — and once again, the duo rose to the occasion. Cooper DeJean was arguably the standout player on a defense that played out of its skin Sunday night. Targeted five times, he allowed just catches for 68 yards, gave up only one first down and recorded a defensive stop. But his biggest moment came when he hauled in a pick-six that started the demolition of the Chiefs’ three-peat hopes. DeJean also secured all three of his tackle attempts, and passes thrown into his coverage resulted in just a 79.2 passer rating — the same mark Mac Jones posted over 262 attempts this season. While the Eagles’ defense stole the spotlight, Jalen Hurts’ playmaking ability — both through the air and on the ground — was the driving force behind Philadelphia’s offensive success. Hurts delivered a near-flawless performance, completing 17 of his 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns while adding 72 rushing yards and a score. He thrived as a downfield passer, finishing 5-of-7 for 137 yards and a touchdown on throws of 10 or more yards, and he finished the game with four big-time throws and one turnover-worthy play. On the game’s biggest stage, Hurts was at his best—a performance worthy of Super Bowl MVP honors. ADVANCED BOX SCORE
Super Bowl 59 Recap: Philadelphia Eagles 40, Kansas City Chiefs 22
Schefter: It’s either new contract or trade for Matthew Stafford
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images If the Rams can’t agree to a new contract with Matthew Stafford, a trade is on the table The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to part ways with Cooper Kupp and according to a report on Sunday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday, Matthew Stafford could follow him out the door if the quarterback and team are unable to come to a new contract agreement. Stafford has a cap hit of $49.6 million in 2025 with a $23 million base salary, none of which is guaranteed, and a guaranteed $4 million roster bonus. The reason the team would want a new contract would be to lower Stafford’s cap hit, but the reason the quarterback is looking for a new deal is because he doesn’t have enough guaranteed money and knows that he doesn’t have any security beyond his roster bonus. The two sides agreed to a re-worked contract before the season with the Rams probably hoping to see a really good season from Stafford at 36 before fully committing. Did they see enough? Matthew Stafford new contract or new team? Where will Deebo Samuel and Cooper Kupp land? @AdamSchefter has more NFL off-season headline updates ✍️ pic.twitter.com/wEMGp02on9 — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 9, 2025 Stafford is signed through 2026, so an extension was going to be on the table sooner or later anyway depending on how much longer the quarterback wants to play in the NFL. Stafford indicated after the season that he doesn’t feel like he’s winding down. But parting ways with Kupp has apparently hit the quarterback hard and he may want to be assured that L.A. intends to win the Super Bowl in 2025 and 2026 and 2027 before he re-ups, or as he did in 2021 with the Lions, he could ask for a trade. Contract or trade? The Rams must make the right decision or it could slow down their pace towards getting back to the Super Bowl.
Trey Hendrickson could make over $30 million per year on his next contract
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Bengals star edge rusher is looking to get paid what he deserves The Cincinnati Bengals are set for the biggest offseason in franchise history after wasting a full season of Joe Burrow in his prime. The Bengals have multiple stars set to be paid this offseason like Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Tee Higgins. Can the Bengals front office make it work to bring all these guys back? We really do not know at this time, but Joe Burrow has made it clear he expects the front office to make it happen. Everyone is aware of the amount of money Chase and Higgins are set to make, but ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler believes Hendrickson could get just as much. Fowler wrote, “It’s logical to figure Hendrickson could get above $30 million per year.” While a steep price, Hendrickson is certainly worthy of it. He’s coming off an All-Pro season, leading the league in sacks with 17.5, and was runner-up in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year race. Can the Bengals afford to pay that price tag? Will Hendrickson leave? We will find out sooner rather than later.
One more time: Watch Bills QB Josh Allen’s MVP acceptance speech
One more time: Watch Bills QB Josh Allen’s MVP acceptance speech One more time: Watch Bills QB Josh Allen’s MVP acceptance speech Kam Towle Josh Allen cemented his spot in NFL history by winning the MVP award at the NFL Honors this week. Although the Buffalo Bills fell short of the Super Bowl, they received a small silver lining as their 2018 first-round draft pick became just the third Bills player in the Super Bowl era to win the award. Allen had plenty of people to thank, including his family, fiancé, and the entire Bills organization. His outro, “Be good, do good, God bless and go Bills”, is a phrase that will live on in Western New York for years to come. Read all the best Bills coverage at the Democrat and Chronicle and Bills Wire.
Complete First Round NFL Draft Order Set
Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images The season is over and the offseason has begun The 2024 NFL season is officially in the books and, barring a comeback of biblical proportions from Kansas City, the full order for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is officially set. Here’s the order from start to finish: Tennessee Titans (3-14, .522) Cleveland Browns (3-14, .536) New York Giants (3-14, .554) New England Patriots (4-13, .471) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13, .478) Las Vegas Raiders (4-13, .540) New York Jets (5-12, .495) Carolina Panthers (5-12, .498) New Orleans Saints (5-12, .505) Chicago Bears (5-12, .554) San Francisco 49ers (6-11, .564) Dallas Cowboys (7-10, .522) Miami Dolphins (8-9, .419) Indianapolis Colts (8-9, .457) Atlanta Falcons (8-9, .519) Arizona Cardinals (8-9, .536) Cincinnati Bengals (9-8, .478) Seattle Seahawks (10-7, .498) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7, .502) Denver Broncos (10-7, .502) Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7, .502) Los Angeles Chargers (11-6, .467) Green Bay Packers (11-6, .533) Minnesota Vikings (14-3, .474) Houston Texans (10-7, .481) Los Angeles Rams (10-7, .505) Baltimore Ravens (12-5, .529) Detroit Lions (15-2, .516) Washington Commanders (12-5, .436) Buffalo Bills (13-4, .467) Kansas City Chiefs (15-2, .488) Philadelphia Eagles (14-3, .453) The numbers are the team records, obviously, followed by their Strength of Schedule, which is the first tiebreaker in determining draft order. The team with the lower SoS is given the higher draft pick. This is the first time in many years that no teams have traded their first-round pick ahead of this year’s NFL Draft. All 32 teams still have their original first-round picks. That could change between now and 25 April when the Draft starts, but for now every team is slated to select on the Draft’s first night. Obviously, we’ll be covering the draft as it relates to our Minnesota Vikings as thoroughly as we can between now and when things get underway on Draft Weekend.
Jalen Hurts is Super Bowl LIX MVP
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Put some respect on his name! Plenty of doubters will have to re-evaluate their narrative this offseason now that Jalen Hurts has proven every single one of them wrong as the Super Bowl MVP! For a quarterback who isn’t often included among the elite, he has now done something so many have yet to accomplish: Got a Super Bowl ring and was named MVP. He earned that title with an elite performance, going 17-of-22 for 221 yards and two passing touchdowns for a 119.7 QB rating, in addition to his 72 rushing yards and tush push TD. This performance should silence all the haters. He’s proven that he can throw the ball, he can run the ball, he can be a game manager, he can be a game changer, he can create explosive plays, he can limit turnovers, he can handle the blitz, he can win a freaking Super Bowl. And the best thing is that Hurts will stay as humble and hungry as ever, because among all of those things that he does, at his core, he is someone who is called to play the game of football — and he does it better than nearly every other quarterback in the NFL. Cheers to our MVP! Cheers to Jalen Hurts!
Eagles vs. Chiefs fourth quarter game thread
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images After the third quarter, the Eagles lead the Chiefs by a score of 34 to 6. This is your fourth quarter thread for Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Join the discussion in the comments below. Here is some basic information to help guide you through the game: How to watch the game – TV schedule and online streaming information; Follow us on Twitter: @BleedingGreen; Follow along with Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Pride; Live game stats; Eagles full regular season schedule; Current Eagles depth chart; Current Eagles roster … Note: This is an open thread. Discuss the game and stay tuned for new threads after each quarter. TWITTER UPDATES Note: if the tracker isn’t properly loading for you, you can CLICK HERE. A Twitter List by BleedingGreen
Super Bowl LIX open thread
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images One last ride. The final game of the 2024 NFL season is here as the Chiefs and Eagles face off in Super Bowl LIX, so come join the fun in tonight’s open thread!
Eagles vs. Chiefs third quarter game thread
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images After the first half, the Eagles lead the Chiefs by a score of 24 to 0. This is your third quarter thread for Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Join the discussion in the comments below. Here is some basic information to help guide you through the game: How to watch the game – TV schedule and online streaming information; Follow us on Twitter: @BleedingGreen; Follow along with Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Pride; Live game stats; Eagles full regular season schedule; Current Eagles depth chart; Current Eagles roster … Note: This is an open thread. Discuss the game and stay tuned for new threads after each quarter. TWITTER UPDATES Note: if the tracker isn’t properly loading for you, you can CLICK HERE. A Twitter List by BleedingGreen
Saquon Barkley makes NFL history!
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Eagles RB set a new NFL all-time single-season rushing record (regular season and playoffs) in Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs. Saquon Barkley is officially the NFL’s new All-Time Single Season Rushing Record holder! The Eagles running back needed just 30 rushing yards heading into Super Bowl LIV against the Chiefs, and hit that mark just before halftime. He now tops Terrell Davis who set the record in 1998 with 2,476 yards. Barkley has zoomed past personal, franchise, and league records, what seems like weekly, during his historic 2024 NFL season, and while he wasn’t able to go for the regular season rushing record, he did still have his sights on the all-time single season rushing record (regular season and playoffs). It was disappointing that Barkley wasn’t able to go for the regular season record, but ultimately, the Eagles had bigger goals and didn’t want to risk injury in a meaningless Week 18 game. Other teams made different decisions and lost some of their biggest playmakers heading into the playoffs. Instead, Barkley sat the final game of the year and has had a super strong postseason leading all the way to the Super Bowl. Barkley is fresh off being awarded the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year, and is quickly becoming one of the greatest Eagles of all-time. He deserves every accolade and award he racks up, not only this year, but throughout the remainder of his career in Philly — one that is hopefully very long and sees him retiring in Eagles green at the end of it. Cheers to 2kSa!