Mahomes Leads Chiefs’ Rally Past 49ers In Super Bowl, 31-20
Feb 2, 2020, 8:29 PM
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with head coach Andy Reid after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
MIAMI, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to three touchdowns in the final 6:13, and the Chiefs overcame a double-digit deficit for the third postseason game in a row to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 Sunday in the Super Bowl.
The Chiefs (15-4) were playing in the championship game for the first time since 1970, when they won their only previous NFL title. Coach Andy Reid earned his 222nd career victory, and his first in a Super Bowl.
Andy Reid gets his ring! Next stop, Canton. One of the great head coaches in NFL history is now a Super Bowl Champion.
"Cheeseburgers for everyone!"#SuperBowl #BYU #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/mswkFuB8kZ pic.twitter.com/UejNS3WWYf
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) February 3, 2020
The Chiefs trailed 20-10 and faced a third and 15 when Mahomes threw deep to a wide open Tyreek Hill for 44 yards. Kansas City scored a touchdown four plays later, and quickly forced a punt.
Mahomes then hit Sammy Watkins for 38 yards to set up a 5-yard scoring reception by Damien Williams that put Kansas City ahead 24-20 with 2:44 to go.
The 49ers reached midfield, but Jimmy Garoppolo was sacked by Frank Clark on fourth down. Williams’ 38-yard touchdown run was icing on the cake for Kansas City.
The @Chiefs are world champions after defeating the @49ers in #SuperBowlLIV.
San Francisco 49ers 20
Kansas City Chiefs 31FINAL#SuperBowl #GoNiners #ChiefsKingdom
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The 49ers (15-4) fell short in their bid for a record-tying sixth Super Bowl title, even though they dominated for 3 1/2 quarters. Garoppolo threw for 219 yards and kept the Chiefs’ defense guessing by completing passes to eight receivers.
