Eagles Soar Back to Philadelphia with Super Bowl Glory After Storming Past Chiefs

Eagles Soar Home with Super Bowl Glory After Dominating Chiefs
By Jack Bezants and Jake Fenner
Published: 23:22 GMT, 10 February 2025 | Updated: 00:11 GMT, 11 February 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles touched down at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday, greeted by roaring fans after their decisive 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. General Manager Howie Roseman triumphantly held up the Vince Lombardi Trophy, capping a historic night that delivered the franchise its second Super Bowl title and sweet revenge against the Chiefs, who defeated them in 2023.

[Image: Eagles fans outside the airport awaiting the team plane]
Eagles fans gathered outside the airport to celebrate their champions.

Owner Jeff Lurie and head coach Nick Sirianni joined Roseman as the first to exit the plane, met by crowds reveling in the city’s first NFL championship since 2018. Philadelphia’s streets have buzzed nonstop since Sunday’s win, with fans flooding local bars and landmarks. The team’s celebrations kicked off in New Orleans, where a smoke-filled locker room and an afterparty at a nightclub stretched into Monday morning.

A Game of Dominance
The Eagles controlled the game from the start, leading 24-0 at halftime after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw two interceptions—one returned for a touchdown. Although Kansas City rallied with 16 fourth-quarter points, Philadelphia’s relentless offense, led by MVP Jalen Hurts, sealed the win.

[Image: Jalen Hurts celebrating on-field post-victory]
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts led the Eagles’ dominant performance.

Hurts, absent from the team’s return flight, upheld tradition by heading to Disney World. Meanwhile, Eagles players celebrated on-field with loved ones, marking a stark contrast to their heartbreak in Super Bowl LVII.

Parade Plans and Political Buzz
Philadelphia’s victory parade is set for Friday, expected to draw millions. While the city revels, speculation swirls about a potential White House snub. When asked about visiting President Donald Trump—the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl—Sirianni remained noncommittal, hinting the team might bypass the tradition.

[Image: Eagles’ Lombardi Trophy display at airport arrival]
The Vince Lombardi Trophy returns to Philadelphia.

The win cements the Eagles’ legacy, ending Kansas City’s bid for a historic three-peat. For Philadelphia, the triumph signals a new era—one fueled by resilience, star power, and a city united in celebration.

— Reported from Philadelphia and New Orleans.