Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers was one for the ages. It took overtime for this one to be settled, but Patrick Mahomes and Co. got the job done as they would win 25-22.

We had Post Malone sing “America The Beautiful” and Reba McEntire sing the National Anthem. Then, the game began and it was a bit of a doozy to start.

First Half

The 49ers got the ball to start the game, but five plays in, disaster struck. Running back Christian McCaffrey fumbled the ball and gave the Chiefs possession.

However, the Chiefs could not capitalize and ended up punting the ball. No team scored until the 14:48 mark in the second quarter when 49ers kicker Jake Moody hit a 55-yard field goal. It set a Super Bowl record (more on that later).

San Francisco scored a touchdown two drives later, on a trick play that ended with McCaffrey in the end zone.

As for Kansas City, their only points of the half came on a 13-play drive that ended in a Harrison Butker 28-yard field goal. The score was 10-3 at halftime.

Then, Things Turned Around For Kansas City

Well, sort of. Patrick Mahomes was intercepted on the team’s opening drive of the half. They would punt on their next drive too. But, their third drive of the half ended in a Butker 57-yard field goal. That would be the new Super Bowl record.

Things started to turn around, as a Kansas City punt later ended up touching a San Francisco return team member and gave the Chiefs great field position.

Mahomes would find wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a 16-yard touchdown that would give the Chiefs a 13-10 lead.

San Francisco would capitalize with a Brock Purdy touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings, but the extra point was blocked and the score would be 16-13. Kansas City would kick a field goal on their next drive to tie the game. Each team exchanged field goals on their next drive to make it 19-19, which would be the score at the end of regulation.

Overtime

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs into the end zone as he celebrates after passing to Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs to win in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

The 49ers won the coin toss and wanted to get the ball first. However, a 13-play drive ended with just a field goal by Moody.

It was the Chiefs’ turn now. Patrick Mahomes led his team down the field, 75 yards to be exact. How would that drive end? It’s anyone’s guess.

Game. Set. Match. The Chiefs are back-to-back champions, the league’s first since the New England Patriots did it in 2003 and 2004.

Other Things You Need To Know

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
  • Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggled in the first half but finished the game with 333 yards passing and two touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing, with nine carries for 66 yards.
  • Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce finished the first half with one catch for one yard. He woke up a different man in the second half, catching eight balls for 92 yards and led the team in receiving overall.
  • As for San Francisco, quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and a touchdown of his own. For a man many doubted to even be here, the 49ers have nothing to be ashamed about. They have their man.
  • Christian McCaffrey was the offense, rushing for 80 yards while also catching eight balls for 80 yards and a touchdown.
  • Both kickers finished with a combined seven field goals. Butker’s four field goals tied an NFL record in a Super Bowl.

Both teams will compete to be back in this spot next year. It was a great season, and I’m sure we all cannot wait for free agency and the NFL Draft. Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs!

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Nathan Nguyen

My name is Nathan Nguyen, a college student from the beautiful state of California. I cover the three major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB) for Belly Up Sports. Outside of my writing, I host the 3rd and 10 Podcast: an NFL show with a focus on the New York Giants. We are live every Monday and Thursday at 1 PM EST on YouTube. I also host the Piggin’ Out Podcast, which is live every Tuesday at 7 PM EST on the Belly Up Sports YouTube channel. Finally, I am one of the four members of the Korner Booth Podcast, and we are live every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm EST.

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