- Though the game started out fairly even, the 49ers jumped out to a 10-point lead in the third quarter before quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to three straight touchdowns.
- Photos from the back-and-forth affair and the well-received halftime show featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez portray an electric atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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The Kansas City Chiefs took down the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in an impressive come-from-behind victory to secure the city's first Super Bowl victory in 50 years.
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Super Bowl LIV hosted at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida was one for the ages.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers faced off in what was indeed a clash of the titans.
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The Kansas City Chiefs prolific offense helmed by quarterback Patrick Mahomes was set for a showdown with the San Francisco 49ers league-leading defense.
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Things were dead even through the first half, with the San Franciscos defense adequately containing Mahomes and both offenses breaking through to score on two drives.
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And with the score knotted at 10, everyone took a break to enjoy a well-received halftime show from Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
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Shakira rocked the stage with hits like "She Wolf," "Whenever, Wherever," and "Hips Dont Lie."
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While J.Lo pulled out classics like "Jenny From the Block," "Get Right," and "Waiting For Tonight."
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Her daughter, Emme Maribel Muiz, even joined her onstage for a song.
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Shakira and J.Lo teamed up to finish off the show with "Lets Get Loud" and "Waka Waka."
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Then it was back to the action on the gridiron.
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The Niners started to pull away in the second half, putting up 17 unanswered points to take a 10-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.
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But if weve learned anything over the past two NFL seasons, its to never count out Patrick Mahomes.
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Running back Damien Williams helped lead the Chiefs to three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter to steal a victory from the jaws of defeat.
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And Kansas City celebrated accordingly.
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Before the confetti started falling, Kansas City wide receiver Sammy Watkins basked in the glory of victory on the sports biggest stage
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And Mahomes got in on the early celebrations as well.
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The third-year quarterback earned Super Bowl MVP honors after leading the Chiefs to a come-from-behind victory in the fourth quarter.
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And he was all smiles while hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
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He was emotional as he took in the big moment with head coach Andy Reid.
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Sunday nights victory marked Reids first Super Bowl win in his illustrious 21-year head coaching career.
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And the ordinarily stoic head coach was uncharacteristically and justifiably animated after the victory.
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He got a Gatorade bath, as all Super Bowl-winning coaches do.
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Then he received props from four-time Super Bowl champion-turned-broadcaster Terry Bradshaw.
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And his loved ones were on hand to celebrate the victory by his side or on his shoulders.
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Chiefs outside linebacker Demone Harris spent some time making "confetti angels" after the big win.
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As did defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi.
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Then he went for a belly slide.
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He even had to revive linebacker Demone Harris after the win.
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Wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson played in the streamers as well.
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Defensive tackle Xavier Williams was overcome with emotion after the win.
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And defensive back Armani Watts paused to absorb the gravity of the moment on his own.
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While Travis Kelce spent some quality time with the Lombardi Trophy.
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Linebacker Dorian ODaniel was more than ready for his Super Bowl ring.
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And Terrell Suggs took in his second career Super Bowl victory with a simple finger point to the sky.
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But not everyone was basking in the glory of the big win. 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was caught in the falling confetti while grieving his teams loss.
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And his quarterback was clearly feeling the pain as well.
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Jimmy Garoppolo comforted free safety Tarvarius Moore as they walked off the field.
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And 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wore a solemn look as he made his exit.
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Mahomes locked himself in as the face of the NFLs future with his 286-yard, 2-touchdown performance.
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And, for the first time in half a century, the Lombardi Trophy is headed to Missouri.
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Now check out how Andy Reid is celebrating the biggest win of his career:
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Andy Reid celebrated his first Super Bowl victory with the biggest cheeseburger youve ever seen and night with his trophy wife
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