

This Super Bowl game didn’t go the way Chiefs fans had hoped. The Eagles ran the show, dominating from the start. That three-peat dream? Shattered. To make things worse, Chris Jones, one of their biggest defensive weapons, was out during the first quarter. And the defense felt it. The Eagles didn’t waste any chances, piling on the pressure. In the end, Philly sealed the deal with a commanding 40-22 win. The Chiefs needed to wake up, but by the time they did, it was already too late.
Chris Jones looked like he hurt his neck during the Eagles’ first touchdown drive. The injury happened on Philly’s signature tush push, where the entire offense bulldozes forward to punch the ball into the end zone. After the play, Jones was wincing and holding his neck before heading to the sideline to get checked out. With him out, the Eagles took a 7-0 lead, and the Chiefs’ defense took an early blow.
Chris Jones appeared to have hurt his neck on the Eagles’ last score.
Hope everything’s alright.pic.twitter.com/SG9UWgAKCv
— Chiefs Report (@chiefsreport_) February 10, 2025
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The Eagles have turned the tush push into their cheat code. Third-and-short? Fourth-and-inches? No problem. Everyone knows what’s coming, but somehow, nobody can stop it. The QB takes the snap, the O-line digs in, and then, boom, a human avalanche shoves him forward for the first down. Just like that, another drive stays alive.
People complain. Call it unfair. Say it should be banned. But here’s the thing, if it was that easy, every team would be doing it. The Eagles? They’ve perfected it. It’s not just brute strength; it’s timing, leverage, and execution down to a science. And until someone figures out how to shut it down, they’re gonna keep running it. Again. And again.
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The big question: Is Chris Jones coming back? If he’s out for good, the Chiefs’ defense is in trouble. He’s their wrecking ball, the guy who makes life miserable for quarterbacks. Without him? That’s a whole lot of pressure on the rest of the D-line.
Did Chris Jones come back?
Of course, he did, like he was ever gonna sit this one out. Jones returned in the second quarter. No way their biggest defensive weapon was missing a fight this big. But man, he did not look happy. When Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins dropped a pass in the second quarter, Jones couldn’t hide his frustration. The guy just kneeled on the ground, looking straight-up done. And, well, the internet wasted no time, his reaction is already turning into meme material.
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What’s your perspective on:
Can the Chiefs survive without Chris Jones, or is their defense doomed against the Eagles?
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Two quarters were down when Jones came back. And the Chiefs were still stuck at zero. A shutout seemed possible at one point. This Super Bowl turned into a nightmare for Chiefs fans. Just like that, their three-peat dream slipped away. The defense looked like it was sleeping out there, and the panic? Yeah, it was written all over the faces of KC’s players. During the third quarter, Chris Jones was spotted unclipping his braces on the sidelines, looking locked in despite the Chiefs’ struggles. Whether it was a sign of discomfort or just a quick adjustment, it didn’t change the outcome. The Eagles snatched the win right away. And in the end, Kansas City just couldn’t keep up.
All of Kansas City held its breath, hoping for a Mahomes comeback. But that never happened. And they were in tears as they saw Philly lift that winning trophy.
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Can the Chiefs survive without Chris Jones, or is their defense doomed against the Eagles?