Eagles Dominate Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 Rout

7 unforgettable plays that sealed the Eagles' championship victory

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:31am

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The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59 in dominant fashion over the Kansas City Chiefs, with a number of memorable plays that will live on in Eagles lore. From Jahan Dotson's near-touchdown, to Cooper DeJean's pick-six on his birthday, to Avonte Maddox's crucial 4th down stop, these 7 plays encapsulated the Eagles' comprehensive victory.

Why it matters

The Eagles' Super Bowl win was a culmination of years of building a championship-caliber roster and culture under head coach Nick Sirianni. This decisive victory over the high-powered Chiefs offense cemented the Eagles' status as one of the NFL's elite teams and will be remembered as one of the franchise's greatest triumphs.

The details

The Eagles' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith connecting for a long touchdown to put the game out of reach. The defense also dominated, sacking Patrick Mahomes multiple times and forcing two interceptions, including a pick-six by Cooper DeJean. Other key plays included Jahan Dotson's near-touchdown, Avonte Maddox's 4th down stop, and a strip-sack by Josh Williams.

  • The Eagles jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead.
  • Cooper DeJean's pick-six came on his birthday.
  • The Eagles sealed the win with a late touchdown pass from Hurts to Smith.

The players

Jalen Hurts

The Eagles' star quarterback had a phenomenal game, throwing for multiple touchdowns and leading his team to a dominant victory.

DeVonta Smith

The Eagles' star wide receiver caught a long touchdown pass to put the game out of reach for the Chiefs.

Cooper DeJean

The Eagles' rookie defensive back had a pick-six on his birthday, one of two interceptions the defense recorded.

Avonte Maddox

The Eagles' defensive back made a crucial 4th down stop to thwart a Chiefs comeback attempt.

Josh Williams

The Eagles' defensive lineman recorded a strip-sack of Patrick Mahomes, one of several sacks the defense had.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out and dominate from the start, and that's exactly what we did. This team has been building towards this moment for years, and I'm so proud of the way we executed today.”

— Jalen Hurts, Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia Inquirer)

“It's surreal to get a pick-six in the Super Bowl on my birthday. I'm just so grateful to be a part of this team and contribute to this incredible win.”

— Cooper DeJean, Defensive Back, Philadelphia Eagles (ESPN)

What’s next

The Eagles will celebrate their Super Bowl victory with a parade through the streets of Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Eagles' dominant performance in Super Bowl 59 cemented their status as one of the NFL's elite teams and will be remembered as one of the franchise's greatest triumphs. This team has built a championship culture that will make them a force to be reckoned with for years to come.