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The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs face off in Super Bowl LIX, taking place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
As the Kansas City Chiefs aim to make history and become the first-ever three-peat Super Bowl champions, it was the Philadelphia Eagles who scored first in this tantalizing matchup.
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
After a deep, 28-yard pass from Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts to wideout Jahan Dotson, it was initially called a touchdown, but upon further review, Dotson’s knee hit the ground before crossing the goal line.
It was a classic Eagles “tush push,” otherwise known as a quarterback sneak, from Jalen Hurts that put the first points of the Super Bowl on the board.
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