Super Bowl 2024 updates — MVP Patrick Mahomes celebrates in Disneyland ahead of Kansas City Chiefs victory parade
THE Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in an overtime thriller Sunday night - and the celebrations have begun.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs on a game-winning drive in overtime capping it off with a touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman to win the Super Bowl.
Mahomes completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards with 2 touchdowns and an interception and won MVP for the game.
The Super Bowl-winning QB has arrived at Disneyland and is participating in a parade down Main Street alongside Mickey and Minnie Mouse to celebrate his team’s triumph Sunday night.
- Final: Kansas City Chiefs 25 San Francisco 49ers 22
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Highly efficient in the big game
Below are the highest QBR in a Super Bowl-winning postseason since 2006.
This year's Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes owns three of the top seven.
- 2019 Patrick Mahomes - 89.1
- 2009 Drew Brees - 87.9
- 2023 Patrick Mahomes - 86.6
- 2010 Aaron Rodgers - 85.2
- 2022 Patrick Mahomes - 84.0
- 2017 Nick Foles - 83.9
- 2012 Joe Flacco - 83.6
RGIII makes bold statement
Former NFL QB RGIII took to X, formerly known as Twitter to claim the "Mahomes Era is here."
Hall of Fame QB sends kind words Chiefs way
Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys QB Troy Aikman took to X, formerly known as Twitter to send congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs organization.
Fans predict next year's Super Bowl
Next year, for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the emblem is red and green with a purple background.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, fans immediately predicted which team would capture the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans.
"What's with all the purple?" one asked.
"Chiefs vs Seahawks script," a second said.
"Bengals-Seahawks," another foretold.
"The script is written," a fourth noted.
The comeback kid
In 58 years of the Super Bowl, there have been seven double-digit comebacks.
Patrick Mahomes has three of those double-digit comebacks and is 3-1 when trailing in the big game.
Patrick Mahomes celebrates during Super BowlCredit: Getty Travis Kelce praises Andy Reid after tense altercation
Travis Kelce shoved Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and yelled at him after a scoreless first quarter in the 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
But Kelce praised Reid after all was said and done claiming his head coach is the best.
"I've got the greatest coach this game has ever seen," the nine-time Pro Bowler said.
"He's unbelievable at not only dialing up plays and having everybody prepared, but he's one of the best leaders of men I have ever seen in my life.
"He's helped me a lot with that. With channeling that emotion, channeling that passion. And I owe my entire career to that guy.
"To be able to kind of control how emotional I get. I just love him."
Andy Reid reveals what was said in fiery exchange with Travis Kelce
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has revealed what Travis Kelce told him during their wild bust-up during Super Bowl LVIII.
The NFL tight end shoved his boss and yelled at him after a scoreless first quarter in the 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
"[Travis Kelce]’s wound up so tight," Reid explained.
"He says, 'Don’t count me out! I’m good! I can do this!'
"I love that intensity. It radiates."
Speaking of the incident, Kelce acknowledged that emotions got the better of him and lauded Reid for handling the situation.
Mahomes vs Brady playoff comparisons
Per StatMuse, Patrick Mahomes has significantly better playoff numbers before the age of 30, compared to Tom Brady and he still has two years to go.
Before turning 30, the Texas Tech product had produced 5,135 passing yards in the playoffs compared to Brady's 3,217.
He also has 41 touchdowns compared to Brady's 20.
And he's thrown one less interception (eight), with the same amount of championship rings (three) and one more Super Bowl MVP (three) than the New England Patriots legend.
In Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers on Sunday, Mahomes completed 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Mahomes and Brady faced off in Super Bowl LVCredit: AP Patrick Mahomes joins elite company
Patrick Mahomes won his third Super Bowl title on Sunday night after the Chiefs defeated the 49ers.
He now joins Tom Brady and Joe Montana as the only quarterbacks to win three Super Bowls and two MVP awards.
Mahomes has cemented himself as one of the greats as he continues to lead his team to Super Bowl victories.
Patrick Mahomes passes legend in playoff wins
After Sunday night's Super Bowl victory, Patrick Mahomes now has more wins than legendary QB Peyton Manning.
Patrick Mahomes celebrates Super Bowl winCredit: Reuters 
Peyton Manning celebrates Super Bowl winCredit: Getty Best when it matters most?
Travis Kelce has had an exceptional career but he seems to play even better when the lights are the brightest.
In his last 13 playoff games, Kelce has 113 catches for 1,271 yards and 13 TDs.
Below are Kelce's full statistics in the last 13 playoff games.
- 8 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD
- 13 catches, 118 yards, 2 TDs
- 10 catches, 133 yards
- 5 catches, 108 yards, 1 TD
- 8 catches, 86 yards, 1 TD
- 10 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD
- 14 catches, 98 yards, 2 TDs
- 7 catches, 78 yards, 1 TD
- 6 catches, 81 yards, 1 TD
- 7 catches, 71 yards
- 5 catches, 75 yards, 2 TDs
- 11 catches, 116 yards, 1 TD
- 9 catches, 93 yards
Rashee Rice was cheerful earlier today
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice shared his thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter earlier today after his team came out victorious in the Super Bowl last night.
Patrick Mahomes' mom believes he can beat Brady's record
Asked whether could beat Brady's record, Randi said: "I know that he can.
"I know that he has the will and the want because there's a lot of players that might be athletically better than someone, but that he has that passion and that dream and that not giving up [attitude].
"That's something that can't be taught. It's within you as who you are.
"And so I know that he has that and never was my dream for it to be football.
"But you know what? That is what his dream is and so I know he could do it. "
However, Randi says her son doesn't speak about breaking Brady's six Super Bowl ring record because he focuses on week-to-week battles.
Patrick Mahomes mother shares son's secret to success
Patrick Mahomes' mother Randi Martin, 48, has shared what helps Patrick Mahomes thrive under pressure.
She spoke exclusively about Patrick's self-belief and athletic ability at Shaquille O'Neal's carnival-themed music festival – Shaq's Fun House at the legendary XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas.
Randi also revealed that raising her 28-year-old son with Christian beliefs has been crucial to him coping with his work pressure and the glare of international publicity.
The mom of three admitted that advising her eldest son to tell the truth about his life has also been important in navigating fame and fortune.
Patrick Mahomes poses with his momCredit: AP More on Travis Kelce's late-night celebration
Kelce took the microphone and began hyping up the 2,000-people crowd as he shouted, "How we feeling tonight?
"Are you ready to turn this b***h up? I said are you ready to turn this b***h up or what?"
He then began singing the Beastie Boys hit Fight For Your Right.
After another joyous victory speech, the party continued with Kelce dancing and singing along to Swift's 2008 hit Love Story.
He also showed off his moves to a remix of Britney Spears' Toxic and We Are The Champions by Queen.
Tables at XS Nightclub were priced at $20,000.
Kirk Cousins curse lives on
The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs last night in the Super Bowl and if you're a superstitious person you may think you know why.
The Kirk Cousins curse is alive and well after the 49ers' loss as no team has ever lost to a team led by the QB and won the Super Bowl.
The 49ers lost to the Vikings 22-17 earlier this year.
Patrick Mahomes celebrates in Disneyland
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes has arrived at Disneyland and is participating in a parade down Main Street alongside Mickey and Minnie Mouse to celebrate his team’s triumph Sunday night.
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Credit: The Mega Agency Fans slam postseason overtime rules
NFL fans were flustered over the little-known rule and didn't understand the league has a clock in the big game.
One asked, "What was the purpose of the clock in overtime in the Super Bowl? Why is nobody talking about this?"
"I had no idea about this rule," another commented.
"This rule baffles me," a third stated.
"NFL changes things while they go," a fourth added.
Important overtime rule to note
Kansas City executed a 13-play, 73 yard touchdown drive when Mahomes threw a three-yard pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman for the win.
Prior to the game-sealing play, CBS commentators Jim Nantz and Tony Romo made remarks about the clock getting closer and closer to hitting triple zeroes.
The overtime began with 15 minutes on the clock however, the game would've continued if time expired.
Referee Bill Vinovich told both teams and TV viewers that overtime is the start of a "new game."
The Chiefs' first overtime possession would've continued if the clock had expired, and a new overtime quarter would've started.
Those are different rules compared to the regular season when the Chiefs would've had to score points to either tie or win before the end of overtime.
Andy Reid wins third title
Andy Reid won his third Super Bowl last night when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in an overtime thriller.
Reid becomes the third oldest head coach of all time to win a Super Bowl at 65 years and 329 days old.
Patrick Mahomes was named MVP for the game after an impressive showing.
49ers head coach confirms bad news
Kyle Shanahan confirmed after the Super Bowl loss that Dre Greenlaw suffered a torn Achilles.
"I mean, injuries are part of the game," Shanahan said. "They're always a big deal, and it's always tougher when you lose good guys like that."
After a punt that came with 9:26 remaining in the second quarter, Greenlaw attempted to sprint back onto the field from the sidelines for the next series but he collapsed and injured his left leg, and was carted to the locker room.
No sleep no problem
Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman shared on social media that he still hasn't slept since the Super Bowl.
Hardman caught the touchdown that gave the Chiefs the Super Bowl victory.
Andy Reid set to return
NFL Network's James Palmer has revealed that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will be returning next year to coach the team.
Reid led the Chiefs to their second straight Super Bowl victory and their third title in five years.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid celebrates after NFL Super Bowl 58Credit: AP Photo Sights and scenes from the winner's press conference
Earlier today Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes took part in a press conference for the winning head coach and MVP of Super Bowl LVIII at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs poses with the MVP award during a news conferenceCredit: Getty Images - Getty 
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid (R) and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose with the NFL Super Bowl LVIII trophyCredit: EPA Patrick Mahomes all smiles
Patrick Mahomes was all smiles at a press conference earlier today for winning head coach and MVP of Super Bowl LVIII.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs smiles as he watches his head coach Andy Reid take questionsCredit: Getty Images - Getty