The Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in the Patrick Mahomes era with an overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Mahomes orchestrated a game-winning drive, culminating in a walk-off touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman, securing a thrilling 25-22 victory.

The win marks the Chiefs' second consecutive Super Bowl win and their third championship in the last five seasons, with one of those victories coming over the 49ers following the 2019 season.

Mahomes showcased his brilliance once again, delivering a stellar performance, completing 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He made important plays in the game, leading the team to tie the game at the end and then win in overtime with key plays using both his arm and his feet.

Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP award, confirming his position as one of the top quarterbacks in the game.

Key Takeaways from Super Bowl LVIII:

Patrick Mahomes' Magical Performance: Mahomes demonstrated his ability to conjure magic on the field, leading the Chiefs to victory in an exhilarating overtime showdown. Despite a slow start for the Chiefs' offense, Mahomes gradually found his rhythm, connecting with Travis Kelce and exploiting gaps in the 49ers' defense. His poise under pressure was evident as he navigated crucial situations, including converting a pivotal fourth-and-one with a clutch scramble. Mahomes' heroics throughout the game underscored his greatness and cemented the Chiefs' dynasty aspirations.

Kyle Shanahan's Near Miss: Once again, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan found himself on the losing end of a Super Bowl thriller against Mahomes and the Chiefs. Despite strategic gambles and innovative play-calling, including a trick play touchdown pass, the 49ers fell short in crucial moments. Shanahan's decision-making, such as opting to go for it on fourth-and-three instead of settling for a field goal, highlighted his commitment to aggressive tactics. However, missed opportunities, turnovers, and defensive lapses ultimately cost the 49ers the game. Shanahan and the 49ers will be disappointed that they couldn't take advantage of their early momentum and win the game. This is a heartbreaking end to their hopes of reaching the Super Bowl.

I’ll have more thoughts on last night’s game later today after I get back from the Chiefs press conference.

Yesterday’s Best

CHICAGO BEARS

• NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said on Sunday that it’s going to take a “historic” haul to get the Bears to part with the No. 1 pick in April’s NFL Draft.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

• The Blackhawks dropped one to the Rangers in overtime on Friday night.

CHICAGO BULLS

• The Bulls lost to the Orlando Magic on Saturday evening in overtime as well.

CHICAGO CUBS

• More love for the Cubs farm system over the weekend!

What’s on deck?

The Bulls are back in action tonight, taking on the Hawks in Atlanta. Tip-off is set for 6:30 PM. You can watch the game on NBC Sports Chicago.