Without a doubt, the Chiefs have stolen the Cowboys’ title of “America’s Team” in the most recent Super Bowl.
The mantle has been passed thanks to another trophy, Patrick Mahomes’ domination, and Taylor Swift’s unwavering presence.
San Francisco stormed to a 3-point overtime lead and looked like it would become the third team to pass Dallas in Super Bowl titles (New England and Pittsburgh had done so since the Cowboys had won in the mid-1990s). However, Patrick Mahomes performed his magic once more, leading the Chiefs to a 25-22 triumph and a 75-yard touchdown drive.
According to Travis Kelce, a tight end with Kansas City, “we have the best quarterback in the league.” “The man’s right arm is magical.”
San Francisco and Dallas are still tied for five titles. If there is any solace for the long-suffering Dallas supporters, it should be noted that the Niners’ championship drought is actually one year longer than the Cowboys’.
Kansas City is still far behind. However, throughout the previous five seasons, it has won three crowns.
Mahomes? With three titles now, he can pass Cowboys legend Roger Staubach and tie Troy Aikman.
The only quarterbacks with more are Tom Brady (seven), Terry Bradshaw (four), and Joe Montana (four). Mahomes is determined to maintain this enterprise.
After throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns and gaining 66 yards on the ground, Mahomes, who was voted the game’s Most Valuable Player, stated, “I will celebrate tonight with my teammates and when we get back with the parade.” “After that, I’ll start working to make sure we return here the following year.
After seven seasons in the NFL, Mahomes has already tied Brady’s record with three championships. He’s positioned himself, but there’s still a long way to go.
“To say we are back-to-back champions is really special,” Mahomes remarked. “I hope people remember not just how great we are on the field, but also how we got there.”
For Kansas City, this was the most challenging route to yet. The club did begin the playoffs with a home game against Miami, but in order to get back to this game, they had to go to Buffalo and Baltimore and defeat them both.
In this game, the Chiefs were behind until 2:28 into the third quarter when they took their first lead. Before winning in overtime, they fell behind two more times in the fourth quarter.
Despite only having one reception for one yard in the first half, Kelce finished with nine catches for 93 yards. “We had a target on our backs all year,” he added. “We had to play while traveling, and we had our skeptics.
“After everything we endured, reaching this point was crucial.”
Not to be forgotten is Andy Reid. On Sunday, he won his third championship, surpassing both Jimmy Johnson and Tom Landry. He currently shares third place on the all-time list with Joe Gibbs and Bill Walsh.
Mahomes remarked, “He brings out the best in me.” “He allowed me to be who I am.
“Without Andy Reid as my head coach, I would not be the quarterback I am today.”
Furthermore, one may argue that the mantle of the America’s Team has also been passed.
There is no denying Kansas City’s ascent to the top of the standings and gain in popularity. When you consider that one of the most popular and successful artists in the world has recently become a fan, the Chiefs reach even greater heights.
Following the game, Taylor Swift was on Allegiant Stadium Field with Kelce and the Chiefs, enjoying themselves. Could the Cowboys do the same?
No.
For now, the Cowboys have to settle for being referred to as the NFL’s Kardashians.
This game’s first half fell short of Las Vegas’s typical high standards for entertainment. Not Mahomes or Brock Purdy, but receiver Jauan Jennings was the one who threw the lone touchdown. The biggest applause of the first half may have been heard when Swift was seen on the big screen guzzling her drink before slamming the cup to the table.
Indeed, she returned from her Tokyo gig with plenty of time to spare. There is mystery around the International Date Line.
Due to a rare Christian McCaffrey fumble and some ineffective offensive penalties, San Francisco only managed to take a 10-3 lead into the locker room despite outperforming Kansas City on both ends of the ball and scoring the game’s first 10 points.
“I will endeavor to cease falling behind by ten points in these contests,” stated Mahomes, who has fallen behind by double digits in each of his four Super Bowl trips. That would most likely make things a little simpler.
In the last 17:28 of regulation, three lead changes and two ties in the second half more than made up for those stark shortfalls. Mahomes and Marquez Valdes-Scantling connected on a 16-yard touchdown pass, giving Kansas City its first lead of the game, 13–10.
To regain the lead, San Francisco systematically moved down the field, ending with a 10-yard pass to Jennings. Early in the fourth quarter, the Niners led 16–13 despite the Chiefs blocking the extra point.
With 5:46 remaining, the Chiefs answered with a field goal drive to tie the game at 16 all. The game went into overtime as the two sides traded field goals in the final 1:53.
To take a three-point lead into OT, the Niners started the game with a 66-yard field goal drive. In response, Mahomes scrambled up the middle for 19 yards on another third down, connected rookie receiver Rashee Rice for 13 yards on a third-and-six, and ran for eight yards on a fourth-and-one before hitting receiver Mecole Hardman for the winning points.
With the exception of Kelce serenading the audience with “Viva Las Vegas” during the post-game ceremony, everything was gone.
That was something Swift was better at.
During the news conference following the game, Kelce exclaimed, “I’m on top of the world right now.”
That is Kansas City’s proper place.
