Overview:
Super Bowl 59 was a game for the history books. Fans in the stands erupted as the Philadelphia Eagles rose to the occasion and claimed victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite their loss two years prior, the Eagles stepped up with explosive plays and executed a near-perfect game plan to secure the treasured Lombardi Trophy. The Eagles took home the win with a score of 40–22.
The End of the Chiefs’ Dynasty
This sweep by the Eagles denied the Chiefs from becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. This loss came as an arguable surprise but since they did not score a single touchdown until the third quarter and only had 24 yards at halftime, ending their reign of champions.
Super Bowl MVP and Memorable Players
Philadelphia Eagles player Jalen Hurts was rewarded with the title of Super Bowl MVP after completing “17 of his 22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdown passes, and one interception” (ESPN). Another player to commend is birthday boy Cooper DeJean, who became the first player in NFL history to score a Super Bowl touchdown on his birthday.
Right Time but the Wrong Guy: Kendrick Lamar’s Symbolic Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance was joined by SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, and even Serena Williams. Lamar’s performance referenced many topics that he covers often in his music, such as racial inequality, police brutality, and the overall American divide. Lamar’s choreography and costumes even played a part, making Samuel L. Jackson a symbol of Uncle Sam exclaiming that Black Americans are “Too loud! Too ghetto!”, two phrases that are often used to demean and censor Black Americans. The backup dancers dressed in a multitude of red, white, and blue, with a divide in the middle, symbolizing the ongoing struggle and domestic conflict between Americans.
