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USA Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
No dynasty has crumbled in Super Bowl like the Chiefs – can they recover?
No dynasty has crumbled in Super Bowl like the Chiefs – can they recover? NEW ORLEANS – The Philadelphia Eagles not only prevented history in Sunday's Super Bowl 59, they might've altered it. In dominating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, Philly averted what would have been the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat. But did the Eagles also rip the guts out of a dynasty? Never before had an established NFL empire crumbled so spectacularly on Super Sunday the way Chiefs Kingdom did. The 1960s Green Bay Packers, 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, 1980s San Francisco 49ers and 1990s Dallas Cowboys never lost a Super Bowl, those juggernauts a combined 14-0 in their heydays (which includes the Niners' Super Bowl 29 win following the 1994 season). The 21st-century New England Patriots lost three of their nine Super Bowl appearances, but those defeats were by a combined 15 points in three classic matchups (two narrow defeats to the New York Giants and another to the Eagles). The Chiefs were embarrassed 31-9 four years ago by Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but that was before Kansas City had officially waded into dynastic story (and K.C. was dealing with major injuries, particularly along its offensive line, during that loss in Tampa). But the 2024 Chiefs crumbled like a house of cards. And there were no excuses. No significant injuries to speak of. No impact from the refs (K.C. even benefiting from a less-than-definitive pass interference against the Eagles' A.J. Brown to kill Philadelphia's opening possession). Nothing but ideal playing conditions on an optimal field and under cover in the Caesars Superdome. There were no Chiefs points until the very end of the third quarter. Weren't many yards, first downs or much time with the ball, either. But there were a pair of Patrick Mahomes picks – he now has nine INTs in five Super Bowl starts – one a pick-six to rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean. A team that managed to effectively go 17-1 this season prior to Sunday – just throw out that Week 18 loss to the Denver Broncos when Kansas City's key players took the day off – with a slew of nip-and-tuck victories finally fell off its high wire with nary a safety net down below. This doesn't mean the Chiefs lose their dynasty card. That hay's been in the barn since last year. And they are the first team to win consecutive Super Bowls and then manage to return for a third crack the following season. But it is worth wondering how Kansas City recovers. 'You don't ever get over them,' Brady, who has first-hand knowledge, said of demoralizing losses during Fox's broadcast Sunday. Moving forward, it's unclear how much longer tight end Travis Kelce will continue to play – and he wasn't a factor at all Sunday – but it is apparent that he's slowing down and might soon have to cede significant snaps to Noah Gray. Per OverTheCap, the Chiefs only have about $11 million to spend on free agents next month – not much to import new bodies, much less retain the likes of core players such as safety Justin Reid, linebacker Nick Bolton and guard Trey Smith. (And boy does this team need a different answer at left tackle.) And, as AFC champs, K.C. will effectively be drafting near the end of every round. Did we witness the death of a dynasty Sunday? Mahomes is only 29, and this roster has evolved significantly since Kansas City ended its 50-year Super Bowl drought five years ago – which means head coach Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach certainly know how to retool on the fly. But from emotional and personnel perspectives – to say nothing of several rising powers in the AFC to contend with – the reanimation of the Chiefs could take a while. If it happens at all.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What was the highest-scoring Super Bowl ever? Record has stood for 30 years
The record for highest-scoring Super Bowl ever has stood for 30 years entering this year's game. Though two recent championships have come close, there still has not been a Super Bowl with more combined points than the amount scored in Super Bowl 29 in 1995. One of the matchups that came close to breaking the record was the last clash between the two teams in this year's Super Bowl: the Eagles and the Chiefs. Two years ago, Philadelphia and Kansas City combined for 73 points in the Chiefs' 38-35 victory, which made it the third highest-scoring Super Bowl ever. The Eagles were also involved in the second highest-scoring Super Bowl ever in their Super Bowl 52 win over the Patriots, 41-33, in 2018. Here's what to know about the record holder: Super Bowl 29 was the highest-scoring Super Bowl of all time. The San Francisco 49ers and then-San Diego Chargers clashed in an all-California title game and combined to score 75 points. The 49ers did most of the heavy lifting when it came to scoring in their 49-26 win. Quarterback Steve Young threw six touchdown passes, three of which were to wide receiver Jerry Rice, and running back Ricky Watters caught two touchdown passes and rushed for another. SUPER BOWL HISTORY: The 59 greatest players to have played in an NFL championship Despite the blowout, the Chargers had their own contributions to the high-scoring affair. Their three touchdowns brought the game's total to 10 which is still a Super Bowl record. They also scored in all four quarters, which meant Super Bowl 29 was the first in history to feature scores from both teams in each quarter. To date, Super Bowl 29 is the only one that featured two teams located in the same state – the Giants play in New Jersey, so their clash with the Bills in Super Bowl 25 doesn't count. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Highest-scoring Super Bowl: Which game featured the most points
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Meteorologist Tom Atkins celebrates 30 years with JET 24/FOX 66
Congratulations to our very own Meteorologist Tom Atkins celebrating his 30th anniversary with us at WJET/WFXP! We want to thank our Best of Erie 2024 'Best TV Personality' for everything he has done for us these past three decades, all the accomplishments he has made and for helping lead Erie's only team of meteorologists! Thanks for all you do and we look forward to what's ahead! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! On this date in 1995 years ago the 49ers beat the Chargers in Super Bowl 29. It was broadcast on JET-TV and when it was over I joined Sean Lafferty and Brian Duffy for my first weathercast on Action News. Probably the best career decision I've made. Thanks to the late great Myron Jones and John Kanzius for the job and here we are 30 years later. Thanks to Tommy D. for the years spent with him as we became buddies for life. And thanks to all the staff in front of the camera and behind the scenes for welcoming me and helping me along these past 3 decades. I wanted to me a meteorologist since I was in first grade because I found out that if it snowed hard enough (my favorite type of weather), you could get a day off from school. So I am blessed to live in Erie and although the lake humbles me on a daily basis, it fits the snow bill and of course I love the changing weather 4 seasons that this area provides. But thanks most of all to you, the audience who have supported me, weathered some nasty storms with me and welcomed me into your homes, schools, clubs, churches and organizations. I couldn't have done it without you and I would love to continue with to serve you with this great group of people, our weather team with Craig Flint and Jacob Matthews, and everyone at this great television station for years to come! Statement from Tom Atkins Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
