When the final whistle blew at the Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, the scoreboard showed Philadelphia 40, Kansas City 22. The player statistics from this Super Bowl LIX matchup tell the story of how the Eagles ended the Chiefs’ dynasty dreams.
The Scoreboard Progression
| Quarter | Eagles | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | 0 |
| Q2 | 14 | 0 |
| Q3 | 10 | 8 |
| Q4 | 6 | 14 |
| Final | 40 | 22 |
Eagles’ Offensive Difference Makers
Jalen Hurts: MVP Performance
Philadelphia’s quarterback showed why he deserves to be mentioned among the elite:
- Passing: 17/22, 221 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Rushing: 11 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD
- 77.3% completion percentage (4th highest in Super Bowl history)
- 119.7 passer rating
- Super Bowl record for QB rushing yards
“We trusted our preparation and executed our game plan perfectly,” Hurts said holding the Lombardi Trophy.
Eagles’ Receiver Distribution
| Player | Targets | Catches | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | 5 | 4 | 69 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | 5 | 3 | 43 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | 7 | 6 | 40 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | 3 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
Chiefs’ Offensive Struggles
Patrick Mahomes: Worst Playoff Performance
Kansas City’s superstar quarterback faced unprecedented pressure:
- Passing: 21/32, 257 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
- 6 sacks taken (career playoff high)
- 11.4 QBR (second-lowest of career)
- First-half EPA of -1.45 (historically poor)
- Pressured on 45% of dropbacks with zero blitzes
“That’s the worst first half I’ve ever played,” Mahomes admitted afterward.
Chiefs’ Receiving Stats
| Player | Targets | Catches | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | 8 | 8 | 157 | 2 |
| Travis Kelce | 6 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 5 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
The Defensive Battle: Stats Comparison
Eagles Defense By The Numbers
- 6 sacks and 11 QB hits without blitzing once
- 3 takeaways (2 INTs, 1 fumble recovery)
- -73% defensive DVOA (4th best in Super Bowl history)
- First-half defensive DVOA: -163% (Super Bowl record)
- Held Chiefs to 23 total yards in first half
Chiefs Defense: Solid But Outdone
- 2 sacks allowed
- 1 interception
- -23% defensive DVOA (relatively strong)
- Allowed 3.0 yards per rush attempt
- 38.1% pressure rate generated
The Game-Changing Moment: By The Numbers
With 7:03 remaining in the second quarter, Cooper DeJean’s pick-six shifted the game dramatically:
- Pre-INT: Eagles 10, Chiefs 0, win probability 78%
- Post-INT: Eagles 17, Chiefs 0, win probability 91%
- Mahomes passer rating dropped from 70.4 to 38.2
- Chiefs offensive EPA per play plummeted from -0.8 to -1.8
Time Of Possession Battle
| Team | Time of Possession | Plays | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | 36:58 | 67 | 356 |
| Chiefs | 23:02 | 52 | 306 |
Special Teams Impact
Jake Elliott’s Perfect Day
- 4/4 field goals (48, 29, 48, 50 yards)
- 4/4 extra points
- 16 total points scored
- Tied Super Bowl record for field goals made
Chiefs Special Teams Struggles
- Failed on one two-point conversion attempt
- Unsuccessful on both late onside kick attempts
- 40.7-yard net punting average
Coaching Decisions Impact
Eagles Strategic Choices
- Zone coverage on 59.5% of defensive snaps
- Cover 4 usage: Nearly double their season average
- Zero blitzes called all game
- 45 rush attempts despite only 3.0 yards per carry
Chiefs Game Plan Issues
- Abandoned run after falling behind (only 11 carries by non-QBs)
- Unable to generate pressure without blitzing
- Couldn’t adjust to Eagles’ heavy zone coverage
First Half vs Second Half Stats
First Half Disparity
| Stat Category | Eagles | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 215 | 23 |
| First Downs | 12 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Points | 24 | 0 |
| Offensive EPA per Play | 0.36 | -1.45 |
Second Half Adjustment
| Stat Category | Eagles | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 141 | 283 |
| First Downs | 8 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Points | 16 | 22 |
| Offensive EPA per Play | 0.09 | 0.24 |
Position Group Grades (PFF)
Eagles Position Grades
- QB: 86.7-90.2
- OL: 74.0-80.4 for tackles
- WR: 77.4 average
- DL: 89.3 average
- Secondary: 82.6 average
Chiefs Position Grades
- QB: 58.7-62.0
- OL: 32.0 for Caliendo (historically low)
- WR: 73.8 average
- DL: 68.9 average
- Secondary: 71.2 average
Playoff Records Broken
- Eagles defense: Best first-half defensive DVOA in playoff history
- Jalen Hurts: New Super Bowl QB rushing record (72 yards)
- Patrick Mahomes: Career-high 6 sacks taken
- Chiefs: Largest playoff deficit (24 points) in Mahomes era
- Eagles: 40 points ties fourth-highest Super Bowl total
Player Quotes About The Performance
Josh Sweat (Eagles DE): “We knew we could get home with four. Their O-line had issues all season, and we exploited those matchups.”
Vic Fangio (Eagles DC): “Our front four is special, and when we can drop seven into coverage against any quarterback, even one as great as Patrick, we put ourselves in a position to succeed.”
Nick Sirianni (Eagles HC): “When you can pressure with four against an offense like Kansas City’s, you put yourself in a great position to win.”
Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs QB): “Their front four generated so much pressure without them needing to blitz. They had a perfect game plan.”
What The Box Score Doesn’t Show
While the statistics tell most of the story, several key factors don’t appear in the traditional box score:
- Eagles offensive line gave Hurts clean pockets on 77.3% of dropbacks
- Chiefs right side of line repeatedly beaten with inside moves
- Eagles cornerbacks maintained perfect gap discipline on zone coverages
- Chiefs abandoned RPO concepts after falling behind
- Philadelphia’s play-action game still effective despite poor rushing average
The Lasting Statistical Legacy
Super Bowl LIX will go down in NFL history as one of the most statistically dominant defensive performances ever. The Eagles defense joins elite company alongside the 1985 Bears, 2000 Ravens, and 2013 Seahawks as units that completely dismantled elite offenses on the biggest stage.
For Philadelphia, the Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles match player stats tell the story of a perfectly executed game plan across all three phases. With Jalen Hurts orchestrating an efficient offensive attack and the defensive front four creating havoc without blitzing, the Eagles secured their second Lombardi Trophy while ending Kansas City’s unprecedented three-peat bid.