Watch: Avonte Maddox Makes Splash Play in Super Bowl

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Sports Now
By Karl Ludwig | Last updated Feb 10, 2025 12:06 AM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles appear to be on their way to the second Super Bowl in team history, and Avonte Maddox has joined in on the fun.

With the Kansas City Chiefs trailing 27-0 in the third quarter of Super Bowl LIX, the Chiefs decided to go for it on fourth-and-five at their own 46. And Maddox stepped up to force an incompletion and set up another touchdown.

Maddox has only recorded one stat, but it was a pretty eventful one — and stands out on film.

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Maddox hasn’t had the most impactful season for the Eagles, but he decided to return for another shot at the Super Bowl.

“When I got here they had just won the Super Bowl, and as you can see, this franchise has been very good,” Maddox told Pittsburgh Sports Now this week. “I’m just happy to be a part of that. So, just coming here and then reaching the Super Bowl and then having the opportunity to get back after we lost our first one, it shows you you can get back and we have the team to do it. And this year we have a great year and can do it again.”

Maddox played 345 defensive snaps in the regular season, serving as that No. 4 corner behind Mitchell, DeJean and Darius Slay, and in a somewhat limited opportunity, he recorded 20 tackles (nine solo) and five pass breakups. According to PFF, he held opposing quarterbacks to 53% completion and a 78.6 passer rating.

The Eagles are closing in on a Super Bowl title, leading the Chiefs 40-6 at the midway point of the fourth quarter.

Maddox is very close to achieving his goal.

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Sports Now and was syndicated with permission.

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