NEW ORLEANS, L. a.. (WSAV) — Savannah local Nolan Smith Jr. is a Tremendous Bowl champion next the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas Town Chiefs in Tremendous Bowl LIX in dominant model, 40-22, on the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9.
The victory marks Philadelphia’s 2nd Tremendous Bowl victory for the reason that franchise used to be established in 1933. The primary used to be in 2018.
Savannah local and previous Georgia Bulldog Linebacker Smith has been a excess a part of the Eagles’ luck this postseason. Smith, in his 2nd season for the Eagles, recorded 4 sacks in Philadelphia’s 4 postseason video games.
The Eagles got here out extremely robust in opposition to the back-to-back Tremendous Bowl champions. The Birds jumped out to a 24-0 manage at halftime.
3 other gamers discovered the endzone for Philadelphia within the first part: Jalen Hurts on a one-yard scurry, A.J. Brown on a 12-yard reception, and rookie cornerback Cooper Dejean on a 38-yard interception go back.
The Eagles’ protection performed remarkable within the first part, simplest permitting the Chiefs and three-time MVP Patrick Mahomes to 23 general yards during the first two quarters.
The Eagles saved their bedrock at the fuel in the second one part, and got here out on supremacy.
Smith completed with two hits at the quarterback.
Smith joins an elite membership of gamers who’ve gained a countrywide championship and a Tremendous Bowl.
