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NEW ORLEANS, LA.—The Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl title by knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans Sunday night 40-22.

The Eagles jumped out to a 24-0 lead by halftime. The Chiefs had only 23 yards at the half.

The pressure from the Eagles got to Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, sacking Mahomes 6 times.

Mahomes also threw two interceptions along with his three touchdowns. One of those interceptions was to Cooper DeJean who returned it 38 yards for an Eagles touchdown. DeJean also celebrated his 22nd birthday Sunday.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns along with one interception. He also had 72 yards rushing on 11 carries with a rushing touchdown. Hurts was also named the Super Bowl MVP.

The Chiefs had won the last two Super Bowls before this one and finished the year at 15-2.

 

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