Welcome to episode 129 of the What are We Doing podcast! In this week's episode, hosts Levi and Los break down Super Bowl LVIII where the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime.
The Chiefs came into the game as underdogs but were able to overcome a 10-point deficit to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in two decades. The game was a rematch of Super Bowl LIV in 2020 when the Chiefs beat the Niners 31-20.
It was an exciting back-and-forth game that went down to the wire. The Chiefs struck first with a field goal at the end of the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Niners responded with a touchdown thanks to a trick play where wide receiver Jauan Jennings threw to running back Christian McCaffrey for a 21-yard score. The Chiefs battled back at the end of the third with their own touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
The fourth quarter saw both teams trade field goals and touchdowns. With under two minutes left, Niners kicker Jake Moody hit a 53-yarder to put San Francisco up 19-16. But Mahomes led an impressive last-minute drive, setting up a game-tying field goal with 3 seconds left to force overtime.
In OT, the Niners struck first with a field goal. But Mahomes worked his magic again, driving KC down the field and hitting Mecole Hardman for the game-winning 1-yard TD pass with just 13 seconds left. Mahomes cemented his legacy as a clutch performer, leading another comeback win.
It was only the second Super Bowl ever to go to overtime after Super Bowl LI in 2017. Chiefs coach Andy Reid stayed perfect against 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, moving to 4-0. And the Niners drought without a Super Bowl win extends to 30 years now.
The Chiefs defense came up big all game, containing the Niners attack. And the KC offense persevered despite turnovers and miscues. Mahomes battled through an uncharacteristic interception. The running backs on both teams struggled to hold onto the ball. But in the end, Mahomes and the Chiefs made just enough plays to get another Lombardi Trophy.
In the episode, Levi and Los discuss the keys to the Chiefs win, including the late defensive stops and Mahomes' resolve. They talk about the trick plays, turnovers, and other big moments that swung the game. They analyze the coaches' decisions and the adjustments both teams made.
They also dive into the halftime show featuring Usher with guest appearances from others like Alicia Keys. Usher ran through his hits from across his decades-long career. From "Caught Up" to "Yeah" with Lil Jon, it was a high-energy performance filled with costume changes and choreography.
Levi and Los debate where this Super Bowl ranks among the best ever. Does it match up to classics like Super Bowl XLIX and LI? Are the Chiefs now an NFL dynasty after winning 3 Lombardis in 5 years? Where does Mahomes rank among the all-time great QBs after adding a second Super Bowl MVP?
It's an action-packed episode breaking down all the big storylines from Super Bowl LVIII! Whether you watched the game or missed it, this is the perfect podcast to catch you up on everything that went down as the Chiefs emerged victorious in another Super Bowl classic.
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