Home Buzzing Celebrity Trends 01

The Unforgettable Super Bowl LIX: Who Won Last Year's Championship And The Records They Broke

• minute read
Contents

As of December 22, 2025, the team that won "last year's" championship, Super Bowl LIX, was the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles delivered a dominant performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, securing the Lombardi Trophy in a high-stakes rematch that will be remembered for its record-breaking statistics and a stunning halftime show.

The game, played on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, ended with a decisive victory, stopping the Chiefs' quest for a historic three-peat. This article dives deep into the final score, the star players, and the cultural milestones achieved during the biggest event in American sports.

Super Bowl LIX Championship Summary: Eagles vs. Chiefs

Super Bowl LIX (59) pitted the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles against the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs, marking a highly anticipated rematch of Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles, led by Head Coach Nick Sirianni, entered the game with a clear objective: to secure their second Super Bowl title in franchise history and avenge their previous loss to the Chiefs.

Game Profile and Final Score

  • Winning Team: Philadelphia Eagles
  • Losing Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Final Score: Eagles 40, Chiefs 22
  • Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Head Coaches: Nick Sirianni (Eagles) and Andy Reid (Chiefs)
  • Significance: The Eagles' victory prevented the Chiefs from winning a third consecutive Super Bowl, a feat known as a "three-peat".

The Eagles’ offense controlled the tempo throughout the game, with a relentless rushing attack that the Chiefs’ defense struggled to contain. The 40-22 final score reflected Philadelphia's all-around dominance, particularly in the trenches and on the ground.

Jalen Hurts: Super Bowl LIX MVP and Record-Shattering Performances

The most crucial player in the Eagles' victory was quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was unanimously named the Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player (MVP). Hurts delivered a performance that cemented his status as an elite quarterback, showcasing his dual-threat ability to both pass and run the football at an unprecedented level for the championship game.

Key Player Statistics and Milestones

The game was a statistical goldmine, with multiple players etching their names into the Super Bowl history books. The Eagles’ ground game, featuring a powerful backfield, was the primary difference maker.

  • Jalen Hurts (Eagles QB): Won MVP honors after scoring three total touchdowns (two passing, one rushing). He also set a new Super Bowl record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback, accumulating 70 yards on the ground.
  • Saquon Barkley (Eagles RB): The Eagles' star running back broke Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis' single-season and postseason rushing records during the first half of the game. This was a testament to the Eagles' historic commitment to the run game.
  • Eagles Team Records: Philadelphia’s offense didn't just break one rushing record; they shattered two team rushing yardage records for the Super Bowl, highlighting their offensive line's dominance over the Chiefs' defensive front.
  • Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs QB): Despite the loss, the Chiefs' quarterback fought valiantly, but the Eagles' defense provided constant pressure, preventing him from fully igniting the high-powered Kansas City offense.

The Eagles' victory was a masterclass in execution, with coach Nick Sirianni's game plan perfectly utilizing the strengths of his quarterback and running backs. The team's collective performance was a perfect blend of offensive firepower and a suffocating defense that kept the Chiefs' key playmakers, like Travis Kelce, largely in check.

The Halftime Spectacle and Broadcast Milestones

The Super Bowl is not just a sporting event; it's a massive cultural phenomenon, and Super Bowl LIX was no exception. The Halftime Show and the game’s broadcast viewership generated their own set of historic milestones.

Kendrick Lamar's Iconic Halftime Show

The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show was headlined by hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar. Lamar delivered a politically charged and visually stunning performance that captivated the global audience. His setlist was a journey through his critically acclaimed discography, featuring hits like "HUMBLE.," "DNA.," and "euphoria".

Lamar was joined by surprise special guests, including R&B sensation SZA and legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson (often referred to as Sam Jackson), adding layers of star power and cultural significance to the 15-minute spectacle. The show was widely praised as one of the most culturally relevant and artistically complex halftime performances in recent memory.

Record-Breaking Viewership

Super Bowl LIX solidified its place in television history as the most-watched broadcast ever in the United States.

  • Total Viewers: The game averaged an astounding 127.7 million viewers in the United States, surpassing all previous Super Bowl viewership records.
  • Streaming Record: The simulcast of the game on FOX and the streaming platform Tubi also broke the Super Bowl streaming record, reaching 15.5 million concurrent viewers, demonstrating the continued shift in how fans consume live sports content.
  • Broadcast Network: FOX held the rights to broadcast Super Bowl LIX, with their coverage generating over $800 million in advertising revenue, a new high for the network.

From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, and through the star-studded Halftime Show, Super Bowl LIX was a landmark event. The Philadelphia Eagles' dominant victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, fueled by the MVP performance of Jalen Hurts and a relentless rushing attack, will be remembered as a historic championship that shattered multiple records both on and off the field.

who won last year's super bowl
who won last year's super bowl

Detail Author:

  • Name : Willard Bartell
  • Username : pollich.litzy
  • Email : loma.carroll@fadel.com
  • Birthdate : 1975-08-29
  • Address : 14961 Abshire Plains Bernitabury, AR 08685
  • Phone : 1-763-486-3125
  • Company : Hagenes, Ortiz and Schulist
  • Job : Textile Cutting Machine Operator
  • Bio : Repudiandae dolore sint vero. Ab sunt iusto autem perferendis iusto quibusdam.

Socials

linkedin:

twitter:

  • url : https://twitter.com/consuelo336
  • username : consuelo336
  • bio : Fuga vel veritatis ut consequatur. Quo corrupti id doloremque veniam officiis. Itaque velit quo veniam facere. Ut fugit tempora qui perspiciatis omnis.
  • followers : 4022
  • following : 773

facebook:

instagram:

  • url : https://instagram.com/wildermanc
  • username : wildermanc
  • bio : Nulla et rerum aut perspiciatis sed. Sunt qui consequatur aut dolores. Quod ea aut eum vel est id.
  • followers : 6282
  • following : 2983

tiktok:

Random Posts