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Eagles vs. Chiefs score, takeaways: Philadelphia comes back to beat Kansas City, avenge Super Bowl loss

Philadelphia Eagles fans have to feel good after their team's 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. How the Eagles won is just as impressive as the win in a rematch of last year's Super Bowl. 

The Eagles defense shone brightest on this night. After giving up 38 points to Patrick Mahomes and Co. in the Super Bowl, Philadelphia's defense did not give up a point in the second half on Monday night. The defense's success set the stage for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offense to put together the only two scoring drives in the second half. 

Down 17-7 at halftime, Hurts' second touchdown run of the half gave the Eagles their first lead with 6:30 left. The score was set up by Hurts' 41-yard bomb to DeVonta Smith one play earlier. 

The Chiefs had a chance to win the game, but came up empty after Marquez Valdez-Scantling dropped a sure touchdown pass from Mahomes with just under two minutes left. Philadelphia's defense then sealed the win by forcing consecutive incompletions from Mahomes, who threw for 177 yards on the night. 

Two forced turnovers in the red zone by the Eagles aided them in their comeback. The second one, a Bradley Roby forced fumble of Travis Kelce, prevented the Chiefs from increasing their lead early in the fourth quarter. 

We'll have a full breakdown of Monday night's game shortly, but in the meantime, check out our live blog below to re-live the action in real time. 

Why the Eagles won

The Eagles defense was lights out in the second half, allowing zero points and just 146 yards as the Chiefs averaged just 3.9 yards per play. Philadelphia forced a Travis Kelce fumble in the red zone and forced Kansas City to punt on four of six possessions in the final 30 minutes. The other two possessions were a fumble and turnover on downs. 

The offensive line allowed five sacks in the first half, but none in the second half. The Eagles controlled the trenches in the second half, which allowed them to come back in the cold and rainy conditions for the victory. 

Why the Chiefs lost

The Chiefs were shut down in the second half, not scoring a single point in the final 30 minutes after putting up 17 at halftime. Marquez Valdes-Scantling's drop with 1:50 left was massive -- and should have been a touchdown -- but Kansas City had six possessions and came away with nothing. 

Mahomes had a red zone interception, Travis Kelce had a red zone fumble, they punted on fourth-and-4 at the Eagles' 39-yard line, and Valdes-Scantling dropped a potential game-winning touchdown. Missed opportunities across the board. 

Turning point

Marquez Valdes-Scantling's drop with 1:50 left was the difference in this one. Mahomes threw a beautiful pass deep down the field and Valdez-Scantling had a step and a half on Bradley Roby and should have corralled the easy touchdown, but ended up dropping the pass on second-and-10. 

Mahomes had an intentional grounding penalty on the next play, which led to the Eagle stopping the Chiefs on fourth-and-25. Ball game. 

Play of the game

Jalen Hurts threw a 41-yard pass to DeVonta Smith with the Eagles trailing, 17-14, in the fourth quarter that led to the game-winning touchdown. Hurts hit Smith on a throw deep downfield that got the Eagles to the Chiefs' one-yard line with 6:23 left.

The Eagles scored on the next play on the "tush push" to take the lead for good. Smith finished with six catches for 99 yards in the win. 

The quote

"Great game. Good luck the rest of the way man. Do your thing." -- Mahomes to Hurts after the game. Hurts has won 13 straight games against teams with a winning record and seven straight trailing by 10-plus points -- the longest streak in NFL history. 

Up next

The Eagles (9-1) host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field while the Chiefs (7-3) travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders (5-6). 

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Live updates
 

JALEN HURTS 10-YARD TD! Right up the middle! Caps a 7-play, 61-yard drive that took up 2:53

PHI 14 KC 17 4:05 remaining in the third quarter 

 
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D'Andre Swift has 11 carries for 78 yards tonight. 7.1 YPC.

 
 

And as I ask that question, D'Andre Swift breaks loose for 35 yards! Eagles now in the red zone following that huge play. 

 

Eagles get their first positive play on a third down tonight ... on the tush push! First third-down conversion of the night coming on a third-and-1 at the PHI 48. Could this spark something? 

 

It's a punt-fest! Four straight punts to start the second half

Chiefs go three-and-out. A Jawaan Taylor false start on third-and-2 hurt the drive. Mahomes missed Justin Watson deep down the right side of the field. Looked like he had him open.

PHI 7 KC 17 6:58 remaining in the third quarter 

 

The Eagles have run 5 plays on third down 

Sack (-7) 

Sack (-3) 

Sack (0) 

Negative run (-2) 

Negative run (-3) 

 5 plays, -15 yards.

 

This is how most opposing teams with good offenses felt when they faced Jim Johnson defenses for a decade.

JJ blitzed until you could stop it. Few could.

 

I believe every Eagles third down has gone for negative or zero yardage. Unreal. 

Another three-and-out from the Eagles here. Hurts missed A.J. Brown down the right sideline on first down, Swift picked up nine on a nice screen play then Swift got bottled up in the backfield on third-and-1 by Willie Gay -- who is having an epic night stopping the run. 

 

Chiefs punt after picking up 22 yards on four plays. KC got behind the sticks on a holding call. Mahomes had a nice scramble for nine yards on a second-and-12, but slid short of the first down. On third-and-3, he couldn't hook up with an open Kelce down the field.

PHI 7 KC 17 10:22 remaining in the third stanza 

 

If it wasn't for Fletcher Cox, that Chiefs drive is still going. Cox has been playing well in spite of the line's struggles. 

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Eagles got the ball to start the second half, and had the opportunity to put together a statement drive. Instead, PHI goes three-and-out and gains a total of 1 yard.

Chiefs take over at their own 21-yard line. This Chiefs defensive line is EATING. 

 

Pass attempt of draw,

Chris Jones ate it up.

The Eagles have no answer for him.

The Chiefs are one of a few teams -- maybe the only one -- that can beat this team to a pulp. 

 

HALFTIME: EAGLES 7 CHIEFS 17

First downs: PHI 8 KC 13
Total yards: PHI 78 KC 190
Third downs: PHI 0-3 KC 6-8
Penalties: PHI 3-15 KC 2-10
TOP: PHI 13:21 KC 16:39

Jalen Hurts 5/7 46 yards 1 INT
Patrick Mahomes 10/16 78 yards 2 TDs 1 INT

D'Andre Swift 8 carries 47 yards 1 TD
Isiah Pacheco 12 carries 66 yards

DeVonta Smith 2 catches 31 yards
A.J. Brown 1 catch 8 yards
Justin Watson 3 catches 33 yards 1 TD
Travis Kelce 2 catches 11 yards 1 TD
Rashee Rice 1 catch 14 yards

 

Jalen Hurts was sacked 5 times in the first half -- the most he's been sacked in any first half in his career.

Most times he's been sacked in a game this season. 

 

The Eagles had 78 yards in the first half and were 0-3 on 3rd down.

Patrick Mahomes is 6-of-6 for 48 yards and 2 TD on third down in the first half. 

 

The Eagles are down by 10, but they were badly outplayed in that first half.

They are getting owned in the trenches by the Chiefs, which is what they're used to doing.

 

Chiefs quickly go 6 plays, 21 yards and Harrison Butker is good from 43 yards out to extend KC's lead to 10 points at halftime. 

 
 

Instead of a long scoring drive right before halftime, the Eagles go backwards five yards on a three-and-out. Hurts was sacked twice again! He's been sacked five times already. 

Chiefs get the ball back near midfield with 44 seconds and no timeouts. 

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The Eagles offensive line is getting manhandled.

The Chiefs have Karlaftis, Danna, Jones, Nnadi on their front.

No answer for any of them. 

 

That is the 51st Mahomes to Kelce TD. It ties Drew Brees/Jimmy Graham for the 3rd-most by a QB-TE combo in NFL history.

 

CBS Sports Research telling us the Eagles have already allowed a season high in rush yards. KC has 121 rushing yards so far on the night. 

 

TRAVIS KELCE TD. Four-yard score thanks to a pick out on the left side. 

Caps a seven-play, 45-yard drive and the Chiefs take back the lead right before halftime.

PHI 7 KC 14 1:45 remaining in the second quarter. Eagles have 1 timeout remaining. 

 

Have to account for Mahomes as a runner! He has 29 rushing yards on five carries now.

 

The Chiefs have an amazing O-Line. Outplaying the Eagles O-Line in this first half -- and in the Super Bowl last year. Many don't want to admit how good this unit is.

 

Pacheco having a monster night. 59 yards on his first 10 carries. Chiefs nearing the red zone once again with 2:23 remaining before halftime. 

 
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