As the Eagles partied, Fangio was left smiling after winning his first Super Bowl title. His defense validated its standing as one of the NFL's best in recent memory by taking down Patrick Mahomes.

With the Super Bowl on the line, Vic Fangio and the Eagles defense limited Patrick Mahomes to the worst game of his career, based on dropback success rate. The best defense in the NFL was dominant against the best QB in the NFL. And the Eagles are Super Bowl champs.

The Eagles’ defensive transformation peaked with a Super Bowl shutdown of the Chiefs filled with sacks, turnovers and a relentless pass rush.