The Chiefs had a promising drive going after a 22-yard reception by Travis Kelce to the Philadelphia 31. But Mahomes under pressure from Ndamukong Suh on first down, threw the pass away. The Chiefs picked up 7 yards on a pass from Mahomes to running back Jerick McKinnon on second down, setting up third-and-three. Mahomes [more] … [Read more...] about Harrison Butker misses 42-yard field goal, leaving teams tied 7-7
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Eagles strike on first play of second quarter, with a 45-yard bomb to A.J. Brown
The Eagles got a pair of gifts when a seemingly promising Chiefs drive bogged down on third and three — and when kicker Harrison Butker missed a 42-yard field goal. Philadelphia then made the most of their opportunity. Starting first and 10 from their own 32, quarterback Jalen Hurts ran the ball twice, gaining five [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles strike on first play of second quarter, with a 45-yard bomb to A.J. Brown
Chiefs go three-and-out in second quarter as Eagles’ defense protects 14-7 lead
The Chiefs’ offense is stalling. Trying to respond to A.J. Brown‘s touchdown catch, the Chiefs instead went three-and-out on the next drive. Patrick Mahomes managed one complete pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster, but missed Smith-Schuster on the subsequent pass. Tommy Townsend punted 48 yards, and now the Eagles will look to expand on their 14-7 lead. … [Read more...] about Chiefs go three-and-out in second quarter as Eagles’ defense protects 14-7 lead
Nick Bolton fumble return ties things up at 14
The first turnover of Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII was a costly one for the Eagles. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lost the ball while trying to move the ball from one hand to another as he worked to evade pressure on a third down Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton scooped the ball up and there were no [more] … [Read more...] about Nick Bolton fumble return ties things up at 14
Jalen Hurts 4-yard touchdown gives Eagles 21-14 lead
Despite the fumble to end Philadelphia’s previous drive, the club continued to be aggressive and it paid off. The Eagles have gone back ahead with a Jalen Hurts 4-yard touchdown run, putting them ahead 21-14 with 2:20 left in the first half. After the quarterback’s fumble, the Eagles called Hurts’ number to open their next [more] … [Read more...] about Jalen Hurts 4-yard touchdown gives Eagles 21-14 lead