We are just 58 days away from the start of the 2025 NFL regular season. The opening game will feature the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Dallas Cowboys. The following day, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Until then, we look back and prepare. We reflect on Super Bowl 58, which took place 18 months ago, and get ready for the excitement of a new season.
Super Bowl 58 Recap
Super Bowl 58 was one of the most memorable in recent history, as it went to overtime. The Kansas City Chiefs claimed their second straight title by defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.
It was the first Super Bowl ever held in the state of Nevada. It also marked the first time a team had won back-to-back championships since the New England Patriots did it in 2003 and 2004.
Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also ran nine times for 66 yards.
Mecole Hardman and Marquez Valdes-Scantling both caught touchdown passes for the Chiefs. The game went to overtime tied 19-19, following a clutch Harrison Butker field goal with just six seconds left in regulation.
San Francisco won the coin toss in overtime and had a promising drive extended by a Kansas City penalty. Still, the 49ers couldn’t reach the end zone and had to settle for a field goal, taking a 22-19 lead.
But the Chiefs weren’t done. Kansas City’s offense moved methodically down the field, and Hardman hauled in the game-winning touchdown, his only score of the season. The game lasted 74 minutes and 57 seconds, making it the longest Super Bowl in history.
The game also set a record with seven total made field goals, the most ever in a Super Bowl.
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