- Super Bowl 58 was the most-watched program in U.S. television history.
- The game’s net playing time was 74 minutes, 57 seconds.
- Harrison Butker launched a record 57-yard field goal in the third quarter.
The San Francisco 49ers (-2) were the Super Bowl odds favourites at the BetMGM online sportsbook in Super Bowl 58.
However, the Kansas City Chiefs defied those football odds and earned their third Lombardi Trophy in five years, winning 25-22 in overtime.
What records were broken in Super Bowl 58? Let’s find out.
Super Bowl 58 Records Broken
Most-Watched Super Bowl Ever
Super Bowl 58 was the most-watched program in U.S. television history, not just in Super Bowl history.
It drew 123.7 million viewers in the United States.
Longest Field Goals in Super Bowl History
San Francisco’s Jake Moody broke the record with a 55-yard field goal in the first half, which was the game’s first score.
However, it didn’t last long, as Kansas City’s Harrison Butker launched one from 57 yards in the third quarter.
Steve Christie held the record since Super Bowl 28 when he nailed a 53-yard field goal as a member of the Buffalo Bills.
Most Rushing Yards By a QB in Super Bowl History
Patrick Mahomes set the record for most cumulative rushing yards in Super Bowl history by a quarterback with 172.
Longest Game in Super Bowl History
The game’s net playing time was 74 minutes, 57 seconds, the longest in Super Bowl history.
Most Fumble Recoveries in Super Bowl History
Mahomes set a record with his fourth career fumble recovery in the Super Bowl.
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