The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX! The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs punched their tickets to New Orleans after a pair of electrifying wins in their conference championship games on Sunday.
The Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders with a 55-23 victory. Quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley stole the show, each scoring three touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Chiefs edged out the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in a nail-biter. Patrick Mahomes delivered another clutch performance, sealing Kansas City’s chance to aim for a historic Super Bowl three-peat.
This will be a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs defeated the Eagles on a last-second field goal in one of the most thrilling title games ever.
Here’s the scoop on Sunday’s action:
In the NFC Championship, the Eagles started strong with Barkley’s 60-yard touchdown on their first play. Hurts added a rushing TD and a pass to A.J. Brown, building a lead Washington couldn’t overcome.
Over in the AFC Championship, the Chiefs took an early lead with a 12-yard TD run by Kareem Hunt. Mahomes kept the momentum going, connecting with rookie Xavier Worthy for a key touchdown and scrambling for another score. Despite a late push from the Bills, the Chiefs held on with a game-winning field goal by Harrison Butker.
Both teams now turn their attention to the Super Bowl, set for February 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans. Will the Chiefs make history with a third straight title, or will the Eagles get their revenge? Football fans, get ready for an unforgettable showdown!