Jalen Hurts scored two rushing touchdowns, including a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 21-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Monday night.
The Eagles, who denied seeking revenge for their February loss, managed to shut out the Chiefs in the second half and secured a win, marking their first victory against former coach Andy Reid since he joined the Chiefs.
Center Jason Kelce also outperformed his brother Travis Kelce, who fumbled the ball in the red zone, while the Chiefs had a chance to extend their lead but failed to capitalize. Despite a late opportunity, the Eagles managed to stop the Chiefs on a crucial fourth down, sealing their win.
Jalen Hurts, despite throwing for only 150 yards with an interception, outplayed Patrick Mahomes in the second half. D’Andre Swift and DeVonta Smith also contributed significantly to the Eagles’ offensive plays.
This marked the ninth time that two Super Bowl teams met in the regular season, with the champion winning the previous four matchups.
Patrick Mahomes was limited to 177 yards passing with two touchdowns and an interception in the end zone, while Isiah Pacheco added 89 yards rushing for the Chiefs, who struggled to overcome their red-zone turnovers and penalties.
Unlike the Super Bowl, where the Eagles squandered a halftime lead, the Chiefs led 17-7 at halftime on Monday night.
Despite back-and-forth scoring in the first half, the Chiefs took the lead with a touchdown throw from Mahomes to Kelce just before halftime. However, the Eagles were able to stage a comeback in the second half.
After two quick punts from the Chiefs at the start of the second half, the Eagles utilized good field position to finally score and take the lead, capitalizing on the Chiefs’ mistakes.
Several injuries occurred during the game, with Eagles’ TE Grant Calcaterra hurting his ankle and DT Fletcher Cox briefly leaving due to a hard collision on a tackle. Chiefs’ WR Mecole Hardman also left the game with a thumb injury but returned later.
The Eagles will host Buffalo in their next game, while the Chiefs will play against Las Vegas.
Given the game’s unexpected outcome and the Eagles’ ability to overturn their halftime deficit and secure a win, it demonstrates the unpredictable nature of sports and the determination of underdog teams to emerge victorious. It also emphasizes the importance of resilience and strategy in overcoming challenges, as exemplified by the Eagles’ impressive performance in the second half.
