An instant classic! Super Bowl LVII win in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers

Mecole Hartman Jr. scores a touchdown in the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVI. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

It contains The longest Super Bowl in historyThe Kansas City Chiefs They became The first defending champion to win the Lombardi Trophy since 2004 After beating San Francisco 49ers By 25-22 in overtime In Super Bowl LVIII.

previously, Only success New England Patriots in front Atlanta Falcons It contains Super Bowl LI has arrived For extension.

Patrick MahomesThe Niners struggled with pressure throughout the game, detected Cole Hartman for a three-yard pass In the second series of overtime Win the match. The 49 people took advantage A in extra time 27 yard field goal by Jake Moody, but not being able to score a touchdown on the drive cost him.

Mahomes threw for 333 yards and 2 touchdownsIn addition to an interrupt. Harrison Butler was also important 4 field goalsIncluding One from 57 yardsSuper Bowl feat.

Heart attack closure in Las Vegas

Extra time wasn't the only excitement at Allegiant Stadium. He In the last quarter there was a trade-off. The 49ers scored the only touchdown of the season 10 yard pass Brock Birdie to do Javon JenningsBut the extra point was blocked. After exchange of field goals, Butker made a 29-yard kick with 3 seconds left. Play to send the game to overtime.

when First halfThere was competition Defense dominatesAnd the 49ers went into halftime with a 10-3 lead, with just one pass Javon Jennings Christian McCaffrey Like a touchdown.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the first Most Valuable Player trophy of his career.  (Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the first Most Valuable Player trophy of his career.  (Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the first Most Valuable Player trophy of his career. (Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Condemns mistakes 49

In the end, the Mistakes cost the 49ersA lost one fumble in Kansas City territory In the initial series, They missed the extra point And They were left inside their rivals' 10-yard line in their series in overtimeBut they had to settle for a field goal, which ultimately wasn't enough.

to Kyle Shanahan49ers head coach, what happened Sunday in Las Vegas went according to the story of his career. The second half was again in his side's favor and even as they edged closer to the title, those little mistakes at crucial moments made the difference.

In previous years, 49ers lead by 10 points Against these same leaders in the fourth quarter, at the same time With the Balkans However, he was the only other team's offensive coordinator to lose in overtime Atlanta also led by 25 points.

Mahomes clinched his crown in the Super Bowl

Maybe in Two previous Super Bowl wins Chiefs during the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes era, The quarterback doesn't necessarily look his best. In this case, Mahomes He was the best player on the field.

This First time Mahomes has passed for 300 yards in a Super BowlBut more than that, he kept his The best position for the most important moment. Last year, Mahomes won the Most Valuable Player with just 182 yards despite throwing 3 touchdown passes.

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Whenever he is down in the fourth quarter or overtime, Mahomes found an open man in key moments. On the winning drive, he converted a third down on a fourth down run on the right side of the line.

This Third title of Chiefs in last 5 yearsAnd Cements Kansas City is the great dynasty of today. Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP for the third time with the Chiefs.

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