The best photos from the 2022 NFL season

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.Brynn Anderson/AP

Updated 0233 GMT (1033 HKT) February 14, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.Brynn Anderson/AP

For the second time in four years, the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions.

Led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.

Mahomes was named the game's Most Valuable Player. He was also named the league's MVP.

Look back at the season's best photos.

A pass soars over the head of Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster late in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. Eagles cornerback James Bradberry was called for holding on the play, setting up the Chiefs' game-winning field goal.Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesEagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scores a two-point conversion to tie the Super Bowl at 35-35 in the fourth quarter. Hurts finished the game with three rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.Abbie Parr/APMahomes throws a pass in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals. He led his team to a 23-20 victory.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick causes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to fumble during the NFC Championship. It was the Niners' first offensive drive and Purdy injured his elbow on the play. He left the game until the third quarter, when his backup Josh Johnson suffered a concussion. The Eagles won 31-7.Seth Wenig/APCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and running