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Chiefs’ Justin Reid laments price of Super Bowl LIX tickets with family set to watch him

Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid is extra motivated to play in Super Bowl LIX.

Reid could be a part of history if the Chiefs win their third straight, as no other NFL team has won three consecutive Super Bowl titles since the NFL and AFL began playing each other in the 1960s. But this year’s game means a little more.

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Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid addresses the media before NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The star safety was born in Prairieville, Louisiana, about 65 miles northwest of New Orleans where the game will be held. He starred at Dutchtown High School before he committed to Stanford and played three years with the Cardinal.

He told the Kansas City Star he bought as many as 30 Super Bowl tickets for his friends and family to watch him play against the Philadelphia Eagles. The average Super Bowl ticket price has been around $7,900, according to StubHub.

“We’re excited to play, and we’re chasing glory,” he told the newspaper. “But we’ve got to win just for me to break even.”

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Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) pursues Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Kansas City Star noted that participating players receive two tickets and can purchase more. In Super Bowl LVII, players could buy up to 13 more tickets. After that, it’s back to the secondary market.

Reid and the Chiefs do receive a bonus if they win the game. They reportedly received $164,000 for their win last year.

The defensive back signed with the Chiefs before the 2022 season after four years with the Houston Texans. He signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal. He’s made $9.99 million this season.

This year, he had 87 tackles and two interceptions as Kansas City finished the regular season 15-2 and earned a first-round bye.

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He had five tackles against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship and seven tackles against the Houston Texans in the divisional round.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 3, 2025
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes ‘sick’ over Mavericks’ Luka Doncic trade

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was like the rest of the sports world on early Sunday morning when he learned the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers acquired the five-time All-Star, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick. The Utah Jazz were also involved in the trade, acquiring Jalen Hood-Schifinio and a future second-round pick.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts after a play during the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, June 12, 2024. (Kevin Jairaj-USA Today Sports)

“I’m sick rn….” Mahomes wrote on X.

He was far from the only one who was shocked over the deal.

Doncic had been out of the Mavericks’ lineup since Christmas when he exited the game with a strained left calf. He is now prevented from signing a five-year supermax contract extension that would have been worth $345 million. He’s still eligible for a lucrative extension with the max being $230 million.

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in Dallas, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

“There’s other teams that were loading up,” Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said Sunday. “He was going to be able to make his own decision at some point of whether he wants to be here or not, whether we want to supermax him or not, or whether he wants to opt out. We had to take all that into consideration and I feel like we got out in front of what could have been a tumultuous summer.”

Doncic is only 25 and has been one of the top players since Dallas acquired him in a draft day trade with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018.

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic looks for a foul call during an NBA Finals game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

He’s averaging 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. He finished third in NBA MVP voting last year.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 2, 2025
Former Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy returns to NFL after one season at UCLA: report

Eric Bieniemy appears to be returning to the NFL ranks. On Saturday, CBS Sports reported that Bieniemy agreed to become the Chicago Bears running backs coach.

Bieniemy is the latest assistant to land with the Bears, as recently hired head coach Ben Johnson continues to fill out his coaching staff. Bieniemy spent last year handling the offensive coordinator duties at UCLA, during the football program’s first season in the Big Ten Conference.

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Eric Bieniemy Offensive Coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during the Kansas City Chiefs media availability prior to Super Bowl LIV at the JW Marriott Turnberry on January 29, 2020 in Aventura, Florida. ( Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Bieniemy was a standout running back in college before he became a second round NFL Draft selection in 1991. He also has experience coaching ball carriers, serving as the running backs coach at Colorado — his alma mater — from 2001-02.

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He took the same job at UCLA from 2003-04, before making the leap to the professional ranks when he was named the Minnesota Vikings running backs coach in 2006. Bieniemy returned to Colorado in 2011 when he was named the Buffaloes offensive coordinator. However, Bieniemy largely rose to prominence when he moved into his role as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator.

UCLA offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Friday, November 8, 2024. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

Bieniemy was a member of two Super Bowl winning coaching staffs in Kansas City, but he opted for a change of scenery after the 2022 season.

Bieniemy was named the Washington Commanders assistant head coach and offensive coordinator in 2023 and was given the opportunity to call plays. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid served as the primary offensive playcaller during Bieniemy’s tenure in Kansas City.

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Bieniemy is now expected to bring his championship experience to Chicago’s coaching staff. Meanwhile, Johnson selected former Denver Broncos tight end coach Declan Doyle as the Bears offensive coordinator, while Antwaan Randle El will serve as the team’s assistant head coach. Randle El worked with Johnson in Detroit, handling the Lions wide receivers coaching duties.

Bieniemy’s former team, the Chiefs, will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 2, 2025
Eagles’ A.J. Brown recalls feeling like a ‘paid actor’ at previous Super Bowl, a loss to the Chiefs

NFL star A.J. Brown made headlines when cameras recently captured him passing time during a Philadelphia Eagles game reading a book, “Inner Excellence,” by self-help author Jim Murphy.

Brown’s sideline routine contributed to a spike in book sales, with “Inner Excellence” quickly jumping into the top spot on Amazon’s trending list the day after the Eagles’ wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers.

The book ranked 523,497 prior to the sudden increase in attention brought on by Brown.

Brown and the Eagles will now turn the page and focus on preventing a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl three-peat. The Eagles are hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2023 Super Bowl.

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The Philadelphia Eagles’ A.J. Brown speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia Jan. 30, 2025, ahead of the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Brown caught six passes for 96 yards and scored a touchdown in the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona. But Kansas City took the lead in the fourth quarter and celebrated a 38-35 victory.

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Two full NFL seasons have passed since the loss, and the Eagles could still be haunted by the memory of how they let a chance at winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship slip away.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown reacts after a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A play here, a play there, and the Eagles could have been Super Bowl champions.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts replied “next question” when asked his most vivid memory from the 2023 Super Bowl, and Brown recounted a missed opportunity for him to score a touchdown that could have changed the outcome.

“The play really kept me up thinking about, ‘How did I miss that?’ and what I got confused on,” Brown said.

The play?

“I don’t want to get into it because we may run it back,” he said.

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Brown finished the 2024 season with 67 catches and a team-high 1,079 yards despite missing four games. It was the third consecutive year Brown surpassed 1,000 receiving yards.

“A.J. is the best receiver that this city has ever seen,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.

Brown was rewarded in April with a three-year contract extension that included $84 million in guaranteed money. He was about to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL at $32 million a year until Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson’s deal topped his later that summer.

While Brown is paid like an elite receiver, he said he felt like nothing but a “paid actor” at the 2023 Super Bowl.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown scores a touchdown during the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2023. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)

Brown said if he had his way, the Eagles would arrive in New Orleans on Friday, hold a walk-through Saturday and play the game Sunday. His Super Bowl experience was like something out of a movie in which he played the role of a football player. He has tried to steel his emotions amid this year’s Super Bowl hype.

“It’s about us, but it’s not about us,” he said. “We have so much we have to do for everyone else. The media, the fans. There’s only so little time that we get to focus on what’s important, and that’s the game.”

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Brown said he’s been turning down media requests “left and right” because, when it comes to Super Bowl hype, “none of this stuff matters.”

The Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET Feb. 9 from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 2, 2025
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce sends three-word message of support to Eagles fans as Super Bowl matchup looms

Jason Kelce stepped away from football after the 2023 season. The former offensive lineman spent his entire standout career with the Philadelphia Eagles — the reigning NFC champions.

The Eagles will soon travel to New Orleans to continue preparations for Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Eagles at the Caesars Superdome for the big game, creating a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Jason and his younger brother Travis Kelce competed against each other in that game, with the Chiefs ultimately defeating the Eagles.

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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. (David Calvert/Getty Images for American Century Investments)

Travis was recently named to his tenth consecutive Pro Bowl, while Jason has settled into broadcasting during his first year of NFL retirement. The former Eagles center Kelce signed with ESPN last year and made routine appearances on “Monday Night Countdown” throughout the 2024 football season.

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In November, Jason announced he would host “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” starting in early Jan. 2025 and continuing through the NFL postseason. Travis made an appearance on the latest edition of the show and was asked to share a message for Philadelphia fans.

The Chiefs tight end appeared to shrug his shoulders before responding with “Go Birds, baby!” as the live studio audience inside Philadelphia’s concert hall Union Transfer applauded.

Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, speaks with Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, after Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Jason quickly pointed to what he perceived as a disingenuous show of support from his brother. “You don’t mean that,” he said while laughing.

Travis then spoke about his appreciation for his brother before doubling down on his Eagles support.

“What do you mean? I’m a Jason Kelce fanatic, dude,” Travis continued. “I love that guy. I still got all the gang green from you guys’ Super Bowl and your run in Philly. I still got some Philly pride man. I’m wishing the best for those guys, but, you know, uhhh, go birds.”

“There’s absolutely no chance you mean that,” Jason concluded.

After starting the 2023 campaign with a 10-1 record, the Eagles went on to win just one of their final six games. Philadelphia subsequently suffered a 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round.

Kelce announced his retirement shortly after the Eagles’ playoff exit. He ended his career with seven Pro Bowls and six First-team All-Pro selections.

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The end of the 2024 regular season and the ongoing postseason have been more enjoyable for Philly. The Eagles were presented with the George Halas Trophy last Sunday after the team won the conference title and clinched a spot in the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LIX kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 from the Caesars Superdome.

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February 1, 2025
Jason and Kylie Kelce reveal Super Bowl loyalties amid conflicting ties to Chiefs, Eagles

Jason and Kylie Kelce are torn about whom to root for in Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

On one hand, they have a family member, star tight end Travis Kelce, playing for the Chiefs.

On the other hand, Jason played 13 seasons for the Eagles and is still close to several people in the organization. Kylie is a die-hard Eagles fan who also has many friends in the organization.

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Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce attend Thursday Night Football Presents The World Premiere of “Kelce” on September 8, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Prime Video)

So, whom to root for? Your brother/brother-in-law or your hometown team with some people you consider extended family.

“Here’s the biggest thing. Obviously, you’re my brother. I’ll always root for my brother. That’s the reality of it alright, even though I’m decked out in Eagles gear I’m always going to root for Travis,” Jason said during a recent episode of “New Heights.”

“Take that, Philly,” Travis said while laughing.

“But, there’s a lot of people in the Philadelphia organization, whether it’s players, coaches, people in the building, that feel like extended family to me. Especially my former linemen, like Lane Johnson, feels like a brother in a lot of ways, and I’m rooting for those guys, too,” Jason said.

“I’m rooting for Philadelphia, and I’m rooting for Travis Kelce. That’s the reality of it. No matter what, on gameday I’m going to be happy for one of those sides, and I’m going to be sad for the other side.”

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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. (David Calvert/Getty Images for American Century Investments)

What makes it difficult for Jason is that he still feels so close to the organization.

“It’s similar to the last time we played. I mean maybe a little bit less intense, because I’m not playing now, but I think it’s going to be very, very similar, I really do. I live in Philadelphia, I still go to the facilities on a very regular basis, I still feel like I am a Philadelphia Eagle and that I’m a part of all of these people that root and cheer on our team,” Jason said.

“I would be lying if I said I don’t want the Eagles to win. You know what I mean? I want them, too, but I also want Travis Kelce to win. So that’s a longwinded way of saying I just want to see a good football game, and whoever wins I’m going to be happy for that guy.”

As for Kylie, she is very happy about Travis’ success.

“I am so happy and proud of Travis and the Chiefs’ accomplishments. I think that the opportunity to play for such a historic milestone is incredible to be able to potentially witness, and I think that Travis has been there for his entire career. He has worked so hard and put in so much time that I am truly, as always, cheering Travis on. And I love him, he’s my family, so I will always cheer on Travis’s accomplishments and hopefully success,” Kylie said during a recent episode of “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce.”

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts on stage after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Despite being proud of Travis, that doesn’t mean Kylie is rooting for the Chiefs.

“That being said, I was raised to bleed green. I have friends who are still associated with the team, I have a close relationship with a lot of people in the Eagles organization. I get to live in the Philadelphia community, so I will also be cheering for the success of those people,” Kylie said.

Kylie can’t even bring herself to say her customary ‘Go Chiefs’ when interacting with Chiefs fans, due to the upcoming Super Bowl.

“That any other week when I see Chiefs fans, I will tell them, ‘Go Chiefs,’ I will not be saying that for the next two weeks. I can’t bring myself to do it because then it feels as though I’m actively wishing it against, yeah, no. Can’t, ah, this is hard, I don’t like this. I’m not having fun. Like I’m having fun independently. I’m having fun as an Eagles fan, I’m having fun as a Travis fan. It’s hard. It is hard. I don’t like it. I don’t like it, but also, it’s very exciting, but I’m mad about it. I feel like I’m having a manic episode,” Kylie said.

While Kylie is torn, she said her daughters will be supporting their uncle.

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“I will say, we have made moves to get the girls ‘Go Uncle Trav’ shirts, because they love their uncle, and, of course, they love cheering him on, and, to be fair, they love cheering on the birds, too. But he is our family, and I want to make sure that the girls feel included.”

The Chiefs take on the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, where Jason and Kylie will have mixed emotions, no matter the outcome.

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January 31, 2025
Chiefs potential Super Bowl celebrations will not feature public rally following 2024 mass shooting: report

The Kansas City Chiefs are pursuing history next weekend when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. A victory will make the Chiefs the only NFL team in league history to ever win the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy in three straight seasons.

However, if that does happen, celebrations involving fans will potentially look different from years past.

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs partied during the Super Bowl Parade in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Sources told FOX 4 that officials have decided against hosting a public rally following last year’s mass shooting that left one person dead and dozens of others injured when several people opened gunfire at the rally on Feb. 12, 2024.

According to the report, plans include a celebration at Arrowhead Stadium for only players, families and some local and state officials. Players will then move to Crown Center, where they will gather for the parade route – which has been designed to minimize crowd density.

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The decision follows a meeting held Thursday which was attended by head of the Kansas City sports commission Kathy Nelson. Fox News Digital contacted Nelson and the Chiefs for comment.

A general view of fans prior to the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on Feb. 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

During last year’s Super Bowl where the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers to become back-to-back champions, a mass shooting erupted at the Chiefs’ rally in downtown Kansas City. The parade drew in an estimated 1 million people.

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Police said the shooting happened when one group of people confronted another for staring at them. Officials said 12 people brandished firearms and at least six fired those guns. Prosecutors added that some of the guns recovered from the scene included at least two AR-15-style rifles.

Several individuals were charged.

The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate during their victory rally at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl LVIII football game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local radio host and mother of two, was killed in the gunfire. Officials at the time said around two dozen more were injured.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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January 31, 2025
Super Bowl 1: A historic game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl LIX is Sunday, Feb. 9, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and features the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Teams will once again compete for the championship title and the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The Super Bowl has evolved into one of the most-televised programs in history. Thousands of fans shell out an excessive amount of money to travel and attend Super Bowl games, which are sold out each year. Some fans have even attended every Super Bowl game in history thus far.

The multimillion-dollar game has been a widely anticipated yearly event for decades. However, this wasn’t always the case.

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The very first Super Bowl, Super Bowl I, was originally known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, and it occurred in 1967. The crowd was less-than-sold-out and some tickets were sold for a measly $12. Nevertheless, it was the start to a lengthy history of nail-biting games, monumental sporting moments and legendary halftime performances.

Each year, teams compete for their shot at the Vince Lombardi Trophy. (Mickey Pfleger/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

How many people attended Super Bowl I?

The first Super Bowl was not as crowded as you may think.

The game was not sold out, with more than 32,000 of the stadium’s 94,000 seats left empty, according to History.com.

A $12 ticket seems unimaginably low now as people dish out thousands to catch the championship game, but in the ’60s, many complained about the high ticket prices.

There was also not as much excitement for the Super Bowl in its early years as there is today.

Who played in Super Bowl I?

The first-ever Super Bowl was played by the Green Bay Packers, the National Football League champion, and the Kansas City Chiefs, the American Football League champion.

This game was played before the name “Super Bowl” was adopted at the suggestion of late Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt.

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Who won Super Bowl I and II?

The Packers came out victorious in Super Bowl I against the Chiefs, 35-10.

The Packers were led by legendary head coach Vince Lombardi. The Super Bowl trophy was later named after the coach.

The Packers also reached Super Bowl II, playing the Oakland Raiders and winning 33-14.

Super Bowl I was played on Jan. 15, 1967, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California. (CBS via Getty Images)

When was Super Bowl I?

Super Bowl I was played Jan. 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Super Bowl I remains the only Super Bowl broadcast by two different networks. NBC, the official broadcaster of the AFL, and CBS, which broadcast NFL games, both televised the event.

What was the halftime score of Super Bowl I?

The score was tight at halftime of the first Super Bowl with the Packers holding a 14-10 lead over the Chiefs.

The Chiefs were able to score one touchdown that game, and it came in the second quarter on a pass to Curtis McClinton.

At halftime, the game was close between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. After the half, Green Bay widened the gap and won. (Vic Stein/Getty Images)

After halftime, Green Bay built its lead and won 35-10.

Who was the Chiefs QB in Super Bowl I?

The quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl I was Len Dawson. A legendary photograph of Dawson during halftime of that first Super Bowl shows him smoking a cigarette in the Kansas City Chiefs’ locker room.

Although Dawson lost the first Super Bowl, he won a Super Bowl win with the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV, where they defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 23-7.

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Dawson’s many awards during his time in the NFL included the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. Dawson died on Aug. 24, 2022 at age 87.

Did Super Bowl I have a halftime show?

The University of Arizona Marching Band and the Grambling State University Marching Band were among the performers at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Anaheim High School Ana-Hi-Steppers Drill Team and flag girls also performed.

There were a lot of empty seats during Super Bowl I, but excitement for the big game would grow in coming years. (Robert Riger/Getty Images)

Since that first game, the Super Bowl halftime show has become an enormous production in which many legendary performances have taken place. Past performers have included Madonna, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5 and Shakira.

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January 31, 2025
Take a look at the history of the Super Bowl ahead of the Chiefs, Eagles match-up

Super Bowl LIX will be played on Feb. 9 when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Eagles are looking for their second title and a chance to avenge their loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

The Chiefs are going for a chance at history as they seek to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, which would be their fifth title overall.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LVII over the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2023. (IMAGN)

This year’s game will be played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. It’s the city’s 11th time hosting the Super Bowl.

Before the game on Feb. 9, read below for a little history of the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl winners

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six titles each. Following close behind are the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys with five titles each.

There are a dozen teams that are still seeking their first Super Bowl win. Those teams are the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans.

Of those teams, the Browns, Lions, Texans and Jaguars have never appeared in the championship game.

The New England Patriots, with Tom Brady at quarterback, have won six Super Bowl titles, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most wins by any team. (Reuters/Win McNamee PJ)

Patriots (6)

Steelers (6)

Cowboys (5)

49ers (5)

Giants (4)

Packers (4)

Chiefs (4)

Broncos (3)

Commanders/WFT/Redskins (3)

Raiders (3)

Buccaneers (2)

Colts (2)

Dolphins (2)

Ravens (2)

Rams (2)

Bears (1)

Saints (1)

Jets (1)

Seahawks (1)

Eagles (1)

Super Bowl results

Since Super Bowl I, teams have battled it out for the championship title. Certain games, like the one played between the Chiefs and Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, ended with a close score. Others saw a much larger gap, like Super Bowl XXIV, where the 49ers defeated the Broncos, 55-10.

The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles and are seeking another title in the 2025 game, which is also against the Eagles. (Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIX: TBD

Super Bowl LVIII: Chiefs def. 49ers, 25-22, OT

Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs def. Eagles, 38-35

Super Bowl LVI: Rams def. Bengals, 23-20

Super Bowl LV: Buccaneers def. Chiefs, 31-9

Super Bowl LIV: Chiefs def. 49ers, 31-20

Super Bowl LIII: Patriots def. Rams, 13-3

Super Bowl LII: Eagles def. Patriots, 41-33

Super Bowl LI: Patriots def. Falcons, 34-28, OT

Super Bowl 50: Broncos def. Panthers, 24-10

Super Bowl XLIX: Patriots def. Seahawks, 28-24

Super Bowl XLVIII: Seahawks def. Broncos, 43-8

Super Bowl XLVII: Ravens def. 49ers, 34-31

Super Bowl XLVI: Giants def. Patriots, 21-17

Super Bowl XLV: Packers def. Steelers, 31-25

Super Bowl XLIV: Saints def. Colts, 31-17

Super Bowl XLIII: Steelers def. Cardinals, 27-23

Super Bowl XLII: Giants def. Patriots, 17-14

Super Bowl XLI: Colts def. Bears, 29-17

Super Bowl XL: Steelers def. Seahawks, 21-10

Super Bowl XXXIX: Patriots def. Eagles, 24-21

Super Bowl XXXVIII: Patriots def. Panthers, 32-29

Super Bowl XXXVII: Buccaneers def. Raiders, 48-21

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Super Bowl XXXVI: Patriots def. Rams, 20-17

Super Bowl XXXV: Ravens def. Giants, 34-7

Super Bowl XXXIV: Rams def. Titans, 23-16

Super Bowl XXXIII: Broncos def. Falcons, 34-19

Super Bowl XXXII: Broncos def. Packers, 31-24

Super Bowl XXXI: Packers def. Patriots, 35-21

Super Bowl XXX: Cowboys def. Steelers, 27-17

Super Bowl XXIX: 49ers def. Chargers, 49-26

Super Bowl XXVIII: Cowboys def. Bills, 30-13

Super Bowl XXVII: Cowboys def. Bills, 52-17

Super Bowl XXVI: Redskins def. Bills, 37-24

Super Bowl XXV: Giants def. Bills, 20-19

Super Bowl XXIV: 49ers def. Broncos, 55-10

The 49ers defeated the Broncos by a large margin in Super Bowl XXIV. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Super Bowl XXIII: 49ers def. Bengals, 20-16

Super Bowl XXII: Redskins def. Broncos 42-10

Super Bowl XXI: Giants def. Broncos, 39-20

Super Bowl XX: Bears def. Patriots, 46-10

Super Bowl XIX: 49ers def. Dolphins, 38-16

Super Bowl XVIII: Raiders def. Redskins, 38-9

Super Bowl XVII: Redskins def. Dolphins, 27-17

Super Bowl XVI: 49ers def. Bengals, 26-21

Super Bowl XV: Raiders def. Eagles, 27-10

Super Bowl XIV: Steelers def. Rams, 31-19

Super Bowl XIII: Steelers def. Cowboys, 35-31

Super Bowl XII: Cowboys def. Broncos, 27-10

Super Bowl XI: Raiders def. Vikings, 32-14

Super Bowl X: Steelers def. Cowboys, 21-17

Super Bowl IX: Steelers def. Vikings, 16-6

Super Bowl VIII: Dolphins def. Vikings, 24-7

Super Bowl VII: Dolphins def. Redskins, 14-7

Super Bowl VI: Cowboys def. Dolphins, 24-3

Super Bowl V: Colts def. Cowboys, 16-13

Super Bowl IV: Chiefs def. Vikings, 23-7

Super Bowl III: Jets def. Colts, 16-7

Super Bowl II: Packers def. Raiders, 33-14

Super Bowl I: Packers def. Chiefs, 35-10

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Multiple Super Bowl MVPs

There are six players who have earned multiple Super Bowl MVPs. Of those six players, Patrick Mahomes is the only one to still be an active player in the league as quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tom Brady (5)

Joe Montana (3)

Patrick Mahomes (3)

Bart Starr (2)

Eli Manning (2)

Terry Bradshaw (2)

Super Bowl MVPs

The person named Super Bowl MVP is chosen by a combination of fan vote and a panel of 16 football writers and broadcasters.

The panel of 16 holds the majority of weight in the decision, with their ballots counting for 80% of the vote and the fan vote accounting for the remaining 20%. Electronic votes from fans have been part of the decision since 2001.

The MVP often goes to a quarterback, but the award has been given to those in other positions.

Eli Manning earned two Super Bowl MVPs in his NFL career. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel/File)

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Super Bowl LVIII: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Super Bowl LVII: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Super Bowl LVI: Cooper Kupp, Rams

Super Bowl LV: Tom Brady, Buccaneers

Super Bowl LIV: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Super Bowl LIII: Julian Edelman, Patriots

Super Bowl LII: Nick Foles, Eagles

Super Bowl LI: Tom Brady, Patriots

Super Bowl 50: Von Miller, Broncos

Super Bowl XLIX Tom Brady, Patriots

Super Bowl XLVIII: Malcolm Smith, Seahawks

Super Bowl XLVII: Joe Flacco, Ravens

Super Bowl XLVI: Eli Manning, Giants

Super Bowl XLV: Aaron Rodgers, Packers

Super Bowl XLIV: Drew Brees, Saints

Super Bowl XLIII: Santonio Holmes, Steelers

Super Bowl XLII: Eli Manning, Giants

Super Bowl XLI: Peyton Manning, Colts

Super Bowl XL: Hines Ward, Steelers

Super Bowl XXXIX: Deion Branch, Patriots

Super Bowl XXXVIII: Tom Brady, Patriots

Super Bowl XXXVII: Dexter Jackson, Buccaneers

Super Bowl XXXVI: Tom Brady, Patriots

Super Bowl XXXV: Ray Lewis, Ravens

Super Bowl XXXIV: Kurt Warner, Rams

Super Bowl XXXIII: John Elway, Broncos

Super Bowl XXXII: Terrell Davis, Broncos

Super Bowl XXXI: Desmond Howard, Packers

Super Bowl XXX: Larry Brown, Cowboys

Super Bowl XXIX: Steve Young, 49ers

Super Bowl XXVIII: Emmitt Smith, Cowboys

Super Bowl XXVII: Troy Aikman, Cowboys

Super Bowl XXVI: Mark Rypien, Redskins

Super Bowl XXV: Ottis Anderson, Giants

Super Bowl XXIV: Joe Montana, 49ers

Super Bowl XXIII: Jerry Rice, 49ers

Super Bowl XXII: Doug Williams, Redskins

Super Bowl XXI: Phil Simms, Giants

Super Bowl XX: Richard Dent, Bears

Super Bowl XIX: Joe Montana, 49ers

Super Bowl XVIII: Marcus Allen, Raiders

Super Bowl XVII: John Riggins, Redskins

Super Bowl XVI: Joe Montana, 49ers

Super Bowl XV: Jim Plunkett, Raiders

Super Bowl XIV: Terry Bradshaw, Steelers

Super Bowl XIII: Terry Bradshaw, Steelers

Super Bowl XII: Randy White & Harvey Martin, Cowboys

Super Bowl XI: Fred Biletnikoff, Raiders

Super Bowl X: Lynn Swann, Steelers

Super Bowl IX: Franco Harris, Steelers

Super Bowl VIII: Larry Csonka, Dolphins

Super Bowl VII: Jake Scott, Dolphins

Super Bowl VI: Roger Staubach, Cowboys

Super Bowl V: Chuck Howley, Cowboys

Super Bowl IV: Len Dawson, Chiefs

Super Bowl III: Joe Namath, Jets

Super Bowl II: Bart Starr, Packers

Super Bowl I: Bart Starr, Packers

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Super Bowl locations

The very first Super Bowl was held at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, where the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

Since then, the big game has been played in many different cities across the country. Super Bowl LIX marks the 11th time New Orleans will host the championship game.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. (Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Super Bowl LIX: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl LVIII: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Super Bowl LVII: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Super Bowl LVI: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Super Bowl LV: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Super Bowl LIV: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Super Bowl LIII: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Super Bowl LII: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Super Bowl LI: NRG Stadium, Houston

Super Bowl 50: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

Super Bowl XLIX: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Super Bowl XLVIII: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Super Bowl XLVII: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XLVI: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

Super Bowl XLV: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Super Bowl XLIV: Sun Life Stadium, Miami

Super Bowl XLIII: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Super Bowl XLII: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Super Bowl XLI: Dolphin Stadium, Miami

Super Bowl XL: Ford Field, Detroit

Super Bowl XXXIX: Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

Super Bowl XXXVIII: Reliant Stadium, Houston

Super Bowl XXXVII: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

Super Bowl XXXVI: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XXXV: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Super Bowl XXXIV: Georgia Dome, Atlanta

Super Bowl XXXIII: Pro Player Stadium, Miami

Super Bowl XXXII: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

Super Bowl XXXI: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XXX: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

Super Bowl XXIX: Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami

Super Bowl XXVIII: Georgia Dome, Atlanta

Super Bowl XXVII: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Super Bowl XXVI: Metrodome, Minneapolis

Super Bowl XXV: Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Super Bowl XXIV: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XXIII: Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami

Super Bowl XXII: Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego

Super Bowl XXI: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Super Bowl XX: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XIX: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California

Super Bowl XVIII: Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Super Bowl XVII: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Super Bowl XVI: Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan

Super Bowl XV: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XIV: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Super Bowl XIII: Orange Bowl, Miami

Super Bowl XII: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

Super Bowl XI: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Super Bowl X: Orange Bowl, Miami

Super Bowl IX: Tulane Stadium, New Orleans

Super Bowl VIII: Rice Stadium, Houston

Super Bowl VII: Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

Super Bowl VI: Tulane Stadium, New Orleans

Super Bowl V: Orange Bowl, Miami

Super Bowl IV: Tulane Stadium, New Orleans

Super Bowl III: Orange Bowl, Miami

Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

Super Bowl II: Orange Bowl, Miami

Super Bowl I: Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

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Rob Gronkowski takes NFL officials to task over alleged Chiefs favoritism

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Surely, referees in the National Football League don’t actually favor the Kansas City Chiefs, do they?

Well, Rob Gronkowski has the mind of the NFL fan and thinks that something is up.

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The Chiefs are in their third consecutive Super Bowl, and it’s fair to say they got some benefit from the officiating in the AFC title game against the Buffalo Bills.

Rob Gronkowski (Jim Rogash/Getty Images/File)

A pivotal 4th-and-1 rush by Bills quarterback Josh Allen was ruled short (it could be argued the Bills crossed the marker on third down). The Chiefs responded by scoring a touchdown on the next drive. And while the Bills did tie it up, the field was clearly tilted afterward.

This version of the Chiefs is being talked about like Gronk’s New England Patriots used to be talked about: favoritism from the refs but still difficult to beat. Gronk joked in a recent interview with Fox News Digital that even his quarterback Tom Brady got the favor of the whistle.

“It was Tom, but he deserved it at the time. He was an 18-year vet, and he took his punishment as a young buck during his first eight years in the league. Oh my lord, he used to get lit up. It was understandable he got calls,” Gronk said.

And perhaps the Chiefs have gotten that same benefit, Gronkowski added, saying the refs are “definitely … more lenient” toward the Chiefs.

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“It’s been shown throughout the regular season and extending into the playoffs,” Gronk quipped.

He later added, “I just feel like there’s something, like, maybe give them an extra call or two. Don’t make it too obvious, but make it a little obvious.”

Referee Carl Cheffers speaks to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a break in the third quarter against the Houston Texans on Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

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Gronkowski will get to see firsthand how much the refs actually favor the Chiefs, if at all, as he’ll be in New Orleans on behalf of Bounty to clean up the mess that comes with dirty eating during Super Bowl Sunday.

“You can’t have football without wings, there’s no doubt about that. But you can’t have wings without Bounty,” Gronk said ahead of his trip to Bourbon Street, where there will be food aplenty.

His wingman, Saints legend Drew Brees, will try to show him the best wings in town, but he doesn’t think anything will beat his hometown Buffalo wings, similar to the Chiefs.

Gronkowski added that even though the Chiefs may have some help from the zebras, it’s “no excuse” for the Bills or anyone to fall short when they have their chances.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talks to referee Clete Blakeman prior to the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills on Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

“You have opportunities to beat them, you got to overcome all situations, and the Buffalo Bills need to make championship plays in championship moments, and they didn’t come through. You got to make plays in order to beat the Chiefs, and you can’t blame it on the refs,” Gronk continued.

“It doesn’t matter, you still got to beat the Chiefs, and you still got to come through with big plays at the end of the game in order to beat them, and no team has done that yet.”

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Gronk won four Super Bowls in his career, but with a Kansas City win on Feb. 9, this era of Chiefs will have matched him.

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