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Phew! Now that was tense wasn't it?

It was a tough one, with both defences really on top all night, but in the end an epic overtime Super Bowl went the way of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The San Francisco 49ers, just as they did four years ago in their Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs, led by 10 points but couldn't hold on - Mahomes just wouldn't be denied.

It's a third win in five years for him and his Chiefs dynasty, and who's to say they won't be back again looking for the hat-trick next year?

Anyway, for that's for another day, so for now we'll sign off another brilliant season of NFL action. Thanks for joining us through a long night, now go get some sleep!

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Patrick Mahomes has some high praise for head coach Andy Reid:

"He's one of the best coaches of all time, I believe he's the best coach of all time.

"I know he doesn't have the trophies yet, but the way he's able to navigate every single team he has, continue to have success no matter where he's at.

"I don't think I'd be the quarterback that I am if I didn't have coach Reid as my head coach."

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Patrick Mahomes gets his hands on the Lombardi Trophy for a third time in five years - he's been in four Super Bowls in that time, and to the AFC Championship game every single year.

He's only lost one play-off game against a QB not named Tom Brady, so who can stop him? He's still just 28, how many more will he win?

Kansas City chiefs head coach Andy Reid: "Our defence played out of their mind. Our offense just kept persevering - kept pushing and pushing. I am so proud of the whole crew and getting to celebrate with these people right here."

Tight end Travis Kelce: "We've been fighting for this all year. The goal has always been to get three [in a row] but you can't do it without getting two and we've had a target on our back all year.

"We get a chance to do it all again next year. I'll see you there. Viva Las Vegas!"

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Tom Brady had won three Super Bowls after six full seasons as a starter in the NFL.

Patrick Mahomes just won his third Super Bowl at the end of his sixth full season as a starter in the NFL - but he's played in one more, won more play-off games and thrown for a lot more yards and touchdowns.

So is he better than Brady? If you're still awake, let us know with your thumbs...

Clark Hunt, chief executive of the Kansas City Chiefs: "I want to congratulate Andy and all the football team. Our coaching staff. It was an incredible performance and it's been an amazing five-year run. I thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity.

"Kudos to the whole team. That was one of most the thrilling Super Bowls I've ever seen."

Patrick Mahomes after lifting the Lombardi Trophy: "The whole game was just a microcosm of our entire season, the defence kept us in there, with the offence making plays when it counted.

"I'm just so proud of the guys."

When Jim Nantz reminded him the Chiefs were the betting underdogs in their last three post-season games.

"Just know the Kansas City Chiefs are never underdogs - just know that.”

Andrew Priestley: Patrick Mahomes further cementing his legacy and increasing his aura in the league. In such an evenly matched Super Bowl, he was the difference.

The Lombardi Trophy makes its way onto the field and the Chiefs are about to lift it for the third time in five years...

Absolute limbs in the stands.

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The first back-to-back Super Bowl winners for 20 years, since a certain Tom Brady and Bill Belichick ruled the NFL - and that final drive was as good as anything even the New England Patriots produced during their dynasty years.

A word on Andy Reid as well, who called some terrific plays in that overtime drive - that's his third Super Bowl as a head coach too and he's definitely heading to the Hall of Fame one day.

Kansas City fans will hope that day is a long way away.

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Patrick Mahomes was asked on CBS if the Chiefs are now officially a dynasty, and he had an ominous warning for the rest of the NFL.

"It's the start of one. We're not done, I know we're going to celebrate tonight, but we're not done, we've got a young team and we're going to keep this thing going."

Osi Umenyiora, former defensive end for the New York Giants: "Mahomes is inevitable. That is one of the best performances we have ever seen under pressure. Without a shadow of doubt, what Mahomes has done now has put him on the cusp of overtaking Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback in history.

"It is unprecedented what he has been able to do in such a short time."

What more can you say about Patrick Mahomes? He's been under pressure, a bit out of touch, and struggled all night, but when his team needed him, when the chips were down in Vegas he answered the call.

That's greatness right there that we've witnessed, so drink it in, because players like Mahomes don't come around too often..

Jason Bell, former cornerback for the New York Giants on ITV: "What a game. I can't believe we have got to witness it. The final play. You could not have written a better script!

"This is the legendary magic of Patrick Mahomes. Chasing greatness!"

Travis Kelce catches it in a crowd in the middle and pumps those legs to creep up to the three yard line - three yards from the Super Bowl.

Oh Patrick Mahomes wants this one, he's under pressure again but this time puts his foot down and races right up the middle to the 18-yard line.

If you can't let it all hang out in overtime at the Super Bowl when can you?

Jason Bell, former cornerback for the New York Giants on ITV: "There is so much pressure. So much on line. This is where you need the playmakers that got you here to bring you through. That's what happening. Purdy is playing well. Mahomes is playing well. Let's see who can finish the job."