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          Puppy Bowl XXI: NFL-inspired pups battle for the 'Lombarky Trophy'

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          Before Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles kicked off, another fierce showdown took center stage: Puppy Bowl XXI.

          As Saquon Barkley fights for a Super Bowl win with the Eagles, Saquon Barky (a Bernese mountain dog/Australian shepherd mix) battled for Puppy Bowl glory with Team Ruff against Team Fluff.

          Barky was joined by other NFL-inspired pups, including Dee-Bone Samuel (poodle mix) and Paws Allen (Labrador retriever mix), named after San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, respectively. Dee-Bone Samuel, who represented Team Ruff, is from the Sacramento SPCA in Sacramento, California, and Team Fluff's Paws Allen is from Buddy's Second Chance Rescue in Buffalo, New York.

          Since 2005, the Puppy Bowl has raised awareness for animal shelters, with most of its 100-plus furry players up for adoption. Beyond the cuteness, the stakes are high -- players compete for the Lombarky Trophy and the title of "Most Pupular" in the Pupularity Playoffs.

          Team Fluff came out on top in Puppy Bowl XXI, taking home a 68-66 win after a thrilling last-second score. Here are the highlights from the ultimate underdog showdown.

          Your final score

          Sunday's award winners

          Paws Allen scores as time expires to win it for Team Fluff

          Enrique gets his field goal redemption to extend Team Ruff's lead

          Coach Harpaw is fired up

          Jubilee dons the Superman cape

          Team Fluff in control in the third quarter

          Abigail rushes through the water bowl for a score

          Team Fluff tallies a tandem touchdown

          Kittens offer the game's halftime entertainment

          Charlotte makes Puppy Bowl history

          Three Team Ruff players combine for a score

          Team Ruff runs an unconventional play

          A successful field goal by Kiki

          Enrique's field goal is ... overturned?

          An early lead for Team Ruff

          The lineups for Teams Fluff and Ruff

          The pups go through some pregame drills