The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers went toe-to-toe in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Trailing 20-10 in the fourth quarter, the Chiefs did what they have done all postseason: rally to win. After throwing two interceptions, MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to 21 unanswered points as Kansas City won its first world championship in 50 years. Here's a closer look at how the Chiefs did it:
Feeling the need for speed, Chiefs Legion of Zoom member Mecole Hardman arrives in a fighter pilot jumpsuit. Joe Amon for ESPN Byron Pringle (13) and Darwin Thompson (34) lead Chiefs player through the tunnel toward the field for pregame warm-ups. Josh Ritchie for ESPN Fellow quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo, left, and C.J. Beathard walk through the tunnel toward to field to warm up. Joe Amon for ESPN More photos: Memorable sports moments from 2010-19
Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu tries to pump up his team as they huddle before kickoff. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports A who's who of quarterback legends gather in the tunnel before the NFL 100 ceremony before the start of Super Bowl LIV. Joe Amon for ESPN Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi applies pressure to Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Safety Jimmy Ward knocks the ball out of the hands of Patrick Mahomes and keeps the quarterback from scoring on the play. Mahomes, however, would score two plays later. Josh Ritchie for ESPN More photos: Photos from Super Bowl LIII in 2019
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon of the 49ers gets two fingers under the jersey of Tyreek Hill to bring him down. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Wide receiver Deebo Samuel finds an opening and gains 16 yards and a first down for the 49ers. Josh Ritchie for ESPN Fullback Kyle Juszczyk prepares for his landing in the end zone as he scores the 49ers' first touchdown on a 15-yard catch in the second quarter. Elsa/Getty Images Fireworks go off overhead as Shakira performs on the field during the halftime show. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Surrounded by dancers, Jennifer Lopez owns the stage at Hard Rock Stadium as she performs during halftime. Deanne Fitzmaurice for ESPN Running back Raheem Mostert makes it across the goal line to put the 49ers up 20-10 over the Chiefs in the third quarter. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Niners defensive end Nick Bosa stretches to strip the ball from Patrick Mahomes' hands. Joe Amon for ESPN Safety Tarvarius Moore flies into Travis Kelce to break up the pass, but he is called for pass interference. Kelce would catch a 1-yard touchdown pass to bring the Chiefs within three points of the 49ers. Joe Amon for ESPN Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talks with head coach Andy Reid after throwing an interception in the fourth quarter. Joe Amon for ESPN Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is wrapped up in the fourth quarter. Garoppolo and the 49ers were unable to put together a scoring drive in the final quarter. Al Bello/Getty Images Patrick Mahomes is able to escape pressure from 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Deanne Fitzmaurice for ESPN In the fourth quarter, cornerback Richard Sherman dives in vain as running back Damien Williams reaches the ball just inside the pylon to score a touchdown and give the Chiefs a 24-20 lead. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller jumps to intercept Jimmy Garoppolo's pass to Deebo Samuel in the fourth quarter. Deanne Fitzmaurice for ESPN While still looking over his play sheet, head coach Andy Reid gets his honorary Gatorade shower before the end of the game. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce enjoys his moment with the Lombardi trophy on stage, surrounded by his teammates, after the presentation. Joe Amon for ESPN Chiefs linebacker Damien Wilson dives into the confetti, savoring his Super Bowl victory. Deanne Fitzmaurice for ESPN Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and his girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, make their way through the postgame celebration. Deanne Fitzmaurice for ESPN
