Super Bowl LVII

Super Bowl LVII was an American football championship game played on February 12, 2023, to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2022 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Philadelphia Eagles, 38–35. The game was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, marking the fourth time the Phoenix metropolitan area hosted the event. Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs was named Most Valuable Player after leading a second-half comeback.

Background

The matchup featured the top seeds from each conference, with both the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles finishing the regular season with 14–3 records. The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, were making their third appearance in four years, having won Super Bowl LIV. The Eagles, under head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts, were seeking their second championship since Super Bowl LII. The game was notable for being the first Super Bowl to feature two starting Black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. The officiating crew was led by referee Carl Cheffers, and the event was secured by a large security presence including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.

Broadcasting

The game was televised in the United States by Fox, with the broadcast team of Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen in the booth. This was the first Super Bowl assignment for both announcers. The network's pregame show, Fox NFL Sunday, originated from multiple locations including University of Phoenix Stadium and the Phoenix Convention Center. Spanish-language coverage was provided by Fox Deportes, while national radio broadcasts were handled by Westwood One. International broadcasts reached audiences in over 180 countries, including flagship partners like BBC Sport in the United Kingdom and CTV in Canada.

Entertainment

The pregame festivities featured a performance of "America the Beautiful" by Chris Stapleton, while Babyface performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The National Anthem was sung by Academy Award-winning actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph. The halftime show was headlined by Barbadian superstar Rihanna, marking her first major live performance since the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Her setlist included hits like "Umbrella," "Diamonds," and "Work." The show was produced by Jay-Z's entertainment company Roc Nation and featured innovative aerial stage platforms.

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles scored first with a field goal by Jake Elliott, but the Kansas City Chiefs responded with a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce. The first half was a high-scoring affair, featuring a record-breaking 75-yard touchdown run by Jalen Hurts and a controversial defensive holding penalty on James Bradberry that extended a crucial Chiefs drive. The Eagles led 24–14 at halftime. In the third quarter, Patrick Mahomes aggravated an existing high ankle sprain but remained in the game, leading two touchdown drives. The game's decisive moment came with 8:20 remaining, as Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal to give the Chiefs a lead they would not relinquish, culminating in a 38–35 victory.

Aftermath

Following the victory, Patrick Mahomes was awarded his second Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award and the Kansas City Chiefs organization received the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Commissioner Roger Goodell. The win marked the second championship for head coach Andy Reid against his former team. In the celebratory parade in Kansas City, Missouri, Mahomes declared the beginning of a "dynasty." The game's television ratings were strong, with an average of over 113 million viewers across all platforms. The Philadelphia Eagles' loss was later featured in the Amazon Prime Video series "All or Nothing: The Philadelphia Eagles." The success of the event solidified State Farm Stadium as a premier host venue for future major events like the 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four.

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