In a thrilling Super Bowl LVIII matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the San Francisco 49ers with a 25-22 overtime victory. Here are the standout player statistics from this high-stakes game:
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes (QB):
- Passing: Mahomes completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Key Plays: He orchestrated the game-tying drive in the closing moments of regulation, setting up a 29-yard field goal by Harrison Butker to force overtime. In overtime, he threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman (FOX Sports) (Kansas City Chiefs).
Travis Kelce (TE):
- Receiving: Kelce recorded 10 receptions for 112 yards.
- Impact: His critical 22-yard reception on a third down in the final drive of regulation was pivotal in moving the Chiefs into field goal range (Kansas City Chiefs).
Mecole Hardman (WR):
- Receiving: Hardman caught 4 passes for 55 yards, including the decisive touchdown in overtime (Kansas City Chiefs).
San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy (QB):
- Passing: Purdy completed 25 of 38 passes for 278 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
- Performance: While he showed resilience throughout the game, his efforts were ultimately not enough to secure the win for the 49ers (FOX Sports) (Kansas City Chiefs).
Christian McCaffrey (RB):
- Rushing: McCaffrey rushed for 85 yards on 18 carries.
- Receiving: He also contributed 6 receptions for 56 yards, showcasing his versatility (Kansas City Chiefs).
Deebo Samuel (WR):
- Receiving: Samuel had 7 receptions for 98 yards.
- Role: He was a constant offensive threat, making several key plays to keep the 49ers in contention (Kansas City Chiefs).
Key Moments
- Trent McDuffie’s Defensive Play: On a crucial 3rd-and-5 play in the final minutes, Chiefs’ cornerback Trent McDuffie disrupted Purdy’s pass attempt, forcing the 49ers to settle for a field goal instead of a potential touchdown (Kansas City Chiefs).
- Harrison Butker’s Clutch Kicking: Butker’s 29-yard field goal tied the game at the end of regulation, setting the stage for the Chiefs’ overtime heroics (FOX Sports) (Kansas City Chiefs).
The Chiefs’ victory marked their third Super Bowl win in five years, solidifying their status as a dominant force in the NFL (FOX Sports). For more in-depth analysis and a play-by-play breakdown, you can visit FOX Sports and Chiefs.com.