From Patrick Mahomes’ celebration to some 49ers trash talk, here’s a look at the sights and sounds from the big game.
Depending on where a fan’s allegiances lie, there may be no better follow-up in the aftermath of Super Bowl LVIII than a chance to relive the game—with some fresh material.
Lucky for all members of Chiefs kingdom out there—although possibly a bummer for Niners nation—Inside the NFL and NFL Films have released mic’d up audio and new camera angles from Kansas City’s 25-22 overtime win over the 49ers on Sunday. And yes, so far Travis Kelce clips have dominated the internet—from his celebration with Taylor Swift to the tight end’s trash talk with a former teammate. But there are plenty of other worthwhile nuggets from the game.
Here’s an inside look at five Super Bowl moments fans may have missed.
San Francisco’s defense suffered a major loss early on Sunday when standout linebacker Dre Greenlaw tore his left Achilles tendon while attempting to make his way onto the field. The fifth-year pro went down in pain, grabbing at his leg, and both sidelines instantly recognized the impact that Greenlaw’s absence would have on the game.
“Hey, [No. 57] got hurt,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy across the field from Greenlaw. “Fifty-seven got hurt over there.”
Fellow 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, hands on his head in disbelief, shouted out “No” while standing over this teammate. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan asked, “Did Dre just get hurt running out onto the field?” into his headset. And All-Pro tight end George Kittle asked the same question while sitting on a sideline bench. After receiving a response, he shortly followed up with “Well, that’s depressing.”
San Francisco defensive back Ji’Ayir Brown picked off Mahomes on the third offensive play of the second half, when the Niners still held a seven-point lead and had limited the Chiefs to a single field goal.
