Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to its second straight Super Bowl title on Sunday, throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman Jr. with three seconds left in overtime for a 25-22 victory against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content DeskLAS VEGAS — The first Super Bowl held in Las Vegas was perfectly dramatic for the Entertainment Capital of the World.The Chiefs quarterback led Kansas City to its second straight Super Bowl title on Sunday, throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman Jr. with three seconds left in overtime for a 25-22 victory against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Jake Moody kicked his third field goal with 7:22 left in overtime to give the 49ers a lead, but Mahomes and the Chiefs would not be denied. The game had been billed as an offensive duel between Mahomes and San Francisco’s Brock Purdy. But for most of Sunday night’s game, defenses came up with the big plays.
The Chiefs got a big break with 2:32 left in the third quarter. A Kansas City punt hit the foot of a 49ers player, forcing rookie Darrell Luter to try to field the ball. It was recovered by Jaylen Watson at the San Francisco 16. Mahomes wasted no time, hitting Marquez Valdes-Scantling four seconds later on a 16-yard touchdown pass to give the Chiefs their first lead, 13-10.
San Francisco grabbed a 10-0 lead with 4:23 left in half. Brock Purdy tossed a lateral to Jennings, who then found Christian McCaffrey on the opposite side of the field for a 21-yard touchdown reception. It was McCaffrey’s ninth scoring pass of the postseason. The game between two of the NFL’s more efficient offenses ended in a scoreless tie after one quarter. San Francisco outgained the Chiefs in yardage, 125-16, during the opening period.
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