THE VEGAS, NEVADA –
The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII by beating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada this Sunday before 61,629 fans. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, with the score down by three points in overtime after a field goal by the 49ers, was cool-headed and connected a three-yard pass with Mecole Hardman Jr., which gave him the title his team for the second consecutive year by winning 25-22.
The 49ers, who were one victory away from getting the franchise’s sixth Vince Lombardi, were up 10-0 in the first half, but the Chiefs little by little gained momentum until they went ahead and scored 10 unanswered points in the third quarter .
After posting a losing record in December, the Chiefs adopted a villain mentality throughout the postseason, surprising three teams en route to their second consecutive title, becoming the ninth team to repeat as champions and the first since the New Orleans Patriots. England in 2004.
It was the franchise’s fourth Super Bowl title for the Chiefs and Kansas City’s third Super Bowl title in five years.
“The guys played well, especially the defense,” said Kansas City head coach Andy Reid.
The 49ers had entered “Super Sunday” as slight favorites against the Chiefs, the complete opposite of when these two teams met four years ago in Super Bowl LIV in Miami, which Kansas City also won.
“The defense kept us in the game,” said Mahomes, 28, the MVP of the big game. “And the offense did what it had to do.”
“Long live Las Vegas,” said Travis Kelce, the Chiefs tight end, before the smile of his girlfriend Taylor Swift, who traveled from Japan to see her beloved champion. Swift hugged Kelce on the field after the victory, marking a fitting end to a season in which the relationship between the pop star and the tight end introduced new fans to the most watched sport in the country.
Usher’s Halftime Show: Usher took the audience on a choreographed tour through 30 years of R&B and pop hits. This show had everything from roller skating to Alicia Keys on the piano.
This is how we experience the game in Las Vegas:
OVERTIME AND END OF THE GAME: CHIEFS iTOUCHDOWN! Mahomes connects in the red zone and the Chiefs repeat as Super Bowl champions! CHIEFS 25, 49ERS 22.
Mahomes connected with Mecole Hardman Jr. on a three-yard touchdown pass to lead the Chiefs to a thrilling overtime victory for Kansas City’s third Super Bowl title in five years.
Mahomes gained seven yards on fourth down early in the drive and then gained 19 yards on third down up the middle to get the ball into the red zone. Travis Kelce made a short reception to set up the touchdown.
OVERTIME: 49ERS SCORES FIELD GOAL. 49ERS 22, CHIEFS 19.
Moody scores a 27-yard field goal when it looked like the 49ers could get more.
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones pressured Brock Purdy into a fumble, forcing the 49ers to settle for a 27-yard field goal by Moody on the first possession of overtime.
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk made a critical catch, diving at the end of a 13-yard reception to extend the drive. Christian McCaffrey went 24 yards on a run and catch – the longest play of the game for the 49ers – to also drive the 13-play, 66-yard drive.
END OF REGULAR TIME: 49ERS 19, CHIEFS 19.
WITH THREE SECONDS LEFT IN THE FOURTH QUARTER: CHIEFS SCORE A FIELD GOAL AND TIE THE GAME. 49ERS 19, CHIEFS 19.
WITH TWO MINUTES LEFT IN THE FOURTH QUARTER: 49ERS SCORE A FIELD GOAL AND GET AHEAD BY THREE. 49ERS 19, CHIEFS 16.
Moody with a 53-yard field goal to put San Francisco ahead.
LAST QUARTER: iCHIEFS TIE WITH FIELD GOAL! CHIEFS 16, 49ERS 16.
The Chiefs had to settle for a 24-yard field goal by Harrison Butker after a drive that seemed destined for the end zone faltered in the red zone.
Javon Hargrave shook home on third down to end the 12-play, 69-yard drive. A 25-yard reception by Justin Watson and receptions of 16 and 13 yards by Travis Kelce boosted the drive.
LAST ROOM: iTOUCHDOWN FROM SAN FRANCISCO! CHIEFS 13, 49ERS 16.
The 49ers turned to Christian McCaffrey and his running game to rejuvenate their stale offense, and it worked.
Kyle Shanahan’s offense finally found some life, with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy connecting with wide receiver Jauan Jennings on a 10-yard pass to put San Francisco back in front.
THE LAST QUARTER STARTS.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: CHIEFS 13, 49ERS 10.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, throws the ball to tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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3RD QUARTER. iTOUCHDOWN KANSAS CITY! Mahomes’ 16-yard pass and the Chiefs are already ahead in the game! CHIEFS 13, 49ERS 10
3RD QUARTER: With another field goal, the Chiefs get closer. CHIEFS 6, 49ERS 10
Butker scores a 57-yard field goal to break the record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history, set by Jake Moody in the second quarter of this same game.
The field goal came at the end of a nine-play, 47-yard drive that included a 22-yard run by quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
3RD QUARTER: Mahomes throws for an interception.
The Chiefs need the good moment but they have looked very weak.
The 49ers defense intercepted a deep pass from Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs’ first possession of the second half.
Mahomes threw over the head of his target, tight end Travis Kelce.
THE SECOND HALF STARTS.
Usher spices up halftime.
END OF THE FIRST HALF: 49ERS 10, CHIEFS 3.
2ND QUARTER: Sack Mahomes and the Chiefs have to settle for a field goal. CHIEFS 3, 49ERS 10
Harrison Butker kicked a 28-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in the second quarter to give the Chiefs some momentum heading into the break.
Patrick Mahomes’ 21-yard pass to tight end Justin Watson was the key play on a drive that began at the 25-yard line.
But the 49ers’ defense mostly held Mahomes and the Chiefs in check with pressure from a defensive front that lost linebacker Dre Greenlaw to an Achilles injury. Defensive end Nick Bosa and linemen Arik Armstead and Chase Young led the 49ers’ charge
49ers broke eKansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) eludes the tackle of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the first half of the Super Bowl 58 football game in the NFL, on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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2ND QUARTER: iTOUCHDOWN 49ERS! Christian McCaffrey receives a pass and goes to the end zone. SAN FRANCISCO 10, KANSAS CITY 0.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw the ball to his left to receiver Jauan Jennings, who caught it. With a defender closing in, Jennings passed the ball across the field to running back Christian McCaffrey, who caught it and ran 21 yards for a touchdown.
McCaffrey has rushed for 27 yards on eight carries and has five receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown.
2NDO. FOURTH: Chiefs fumble when they were close to the touchdown. 49ers 3, Chiefs 0.
Running back Isiah Pacheco fumbled and 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave recovered the ball.
After the play, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was seen yelling at Andy Reid, colliding with the Kansas City coach on the sideline. Kelce was not on the field during the fumble play.
2ND. FOURTH: Mahomes connects with Hardman with a tremendous pass. 49ers 3, Chiefs 0.
SECOND BEDROOM. San Francisco takes the lead with a field goal, 49ers 3, Chiefs 0 in the second quarter.
Rookie Jake Moody kicked a 55-yard field goal – the longest field goal in Super Bowl history – to give the 49ers the lead.
Moody’s kick completed an attack in which quarterback Brock Purdy made several big plays, including a 17-yard pass to Chris Conley and a 19-yard pass to Ray-Ray McCloud III on consecutive plays.
First quarter ends, Kansas City 0, San Francisco 0!
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The defenses have been at their best in this first half and the scoreboard still does not move in the first quarter.
The 49ers threatened as the game progressed into the second quarter, but neither team could keep up.
The 49ers suffered a fumble by running back Christian McCaffrey and multiple penalties.
The Chiefs ran only seven plays and were forced to punt twice. Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave, Chase Young and Randy Gregory put pressure on Mahomes.
Brock Purdy has completed eight of 10 passes for 105 yards.
McCaffrey has rushed for 20 yards on three carries and has six receptions for 22 yards.
Mahomes was three of three for nine yards.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs after a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
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Terrible fumble by San Francisco and a great defense by the Chiefs!
What looked like a fast start for the 49ers turned into a disaster for coach Kyle Shanahan.
Christian McCaffrey had caught a short pass for an 11-yard gain and then used the second effort to gain 11 yards on a running play.
But on the next play, McCaffrey fumbled and Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis recovered it.
START THE GAME!
They begin the pre-game ceremony with the singing of the classic “America, the Beautiful.”
Univision broadcasts the Super Bowl for the first time in the United States, meet the main voice of the great game here:
These are the Latin players who will be standing up for each of the teams this afternoon in Las Vegas:
This is the atmosphere outside the stadium a few minutes before the big game:
The Spanish voices of the 49ers told us before about the keys for San Francisco to win its sixth Super Bowl.
2024-02-12 01:20:35
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