Two years ago, the Chiefs had the defensive touchdown in the second quarter of the Super Bowl against the Eagles at a critical juncture of the game.

<button class="button button--modal-trigger" aria-label="Open the image in a modal." data-modal-image="34884018"> 
</button>
<figcaption>Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates scoring a touchdown after making pick-six. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

And Sunday, rookie Cooper DeJean — on his 22nd birthday — returned the favor.

DeJean picked off Patrick Mahomes midway through the second quarter and returned it 38 yards to give the Eagles a 17-0 lead.

Two years ago, the Chiefs had the defensive touchdown in the second quarter of the Super Bowl against the Eagles at a critical juncture of the game.{ai:summary}<p>Rookie Cooper DeJean of the Philadelphia Eagles made a significant impact on his 22nd birthday by intercepting Patrick Mahomes and returning it 38 yards for a touchdown, extending the Eagles' lead to 17-0. This moment mirrored the Chiefs' defensive touchdown from the previous Super Bowl. </p><p>#sports</p>

Cooper DeJean returns Patrick Mahomes interception for TD in stunning Super Bowl 2025 scene

Loading...