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Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII after overtime touchdown drive

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    Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII after overtime touchdown drive
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The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII after producing a stunning overtime touchdown drive to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.

The Kansas City Chiefs have defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. A game characterized by tight defense in the first half exploded with big plays from both offenses late, and led to just the second overtime in history for the sport's biggest game.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes masterminded an excellent 14-play, 75-yard touchdown drive in overtime following the 49ers' field goal to go ahead, culminating in a three-yard pass to receiver Mecole Hardman to clinch the victory.

The win cements the Chiefs' legacy as the NFL's next great dynasty, becoming the first back-to-back NFL champions in 19 years and winning its third ring under head coach Andy Reid and with Mahomes as quarterback.

Mahomes found Mecole Hardman for a walk-off touchdown in overtime on Sunday to deliver a 25-22 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers. The Super Bowl victory is the second straight for the Chiefs and their third in five seasons. It also marks their second win over the 49ers in the Super Bowl after beating San Francisco following the 2019 season.

Mahomes was stellar yet again, completing 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. He led the Chiefs on a game-tying drive at the end of regulation then the game-winning drive in overtime. He converted two first downs with his feet in the extra session, including a run on fourth-and-1 to keep the Chiefs alive.

Usher's halftime show: Usher took the crowd on a tightly choreographed tour through 30 years of R&B and pop hits. This show had everything, from rollerskating to Alicia Keys on piano.