Published 13:23 IST, February 3rd 2020

Williams' late TDs help KC rally past 49ers in Super Bowl

Williams finished with 104 yards rushing on 17 carries, and added 29 yards on four receptions. The performance came in the stadium of Miami Dolphins, his team in his first four NFL seasons before they decided not to re-sign him.

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Damien Williams held ball aloft as he crossed goal line and casually flipped it away, job done.

He and Kansas City Chiefs were Super Bowl champions.

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Williams scored two touchdowns in final 2:44 to help Chiefs rally past San Francisco 49ers 31-20 Sunday.

Williams finished with 104 yards rushing on 17 carries, and added 29 yards on four receptions. performance came in stadium of Miami Dolphins, his team in his first four NFL seasons before y decided t to re-sign him.

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Williams n joined Chiefs in 2018 and was a big factor in this year's postseason run to franchise's first Super Bowl title since 1970. He scored six touchdowns in three games, and helped Kansas City overcome a double-digit deficit in each win.

Against 49ers, Williams caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to put Chiefs ahead 24-20 with 2:44 left.

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After 49ers lost ball on downs, Williams sealed win. He took a handoff, veered to outside and sprinted to end zone untouched for a 38-yard score.

He waved ball at crowd and n skipped happily toward his teammates to celebrate. 100-yard rushing effort was fifth of his career, and his second in postseason play.

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13:23 IST, February 3rd 2020