The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday evening. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. on FOX and can be heard on ESPN 103.7 Lafayette and 104.1 Lake Charles.
BATTLE OF THE TRENCHES
The Eagles have one of the best offensive lines in football with Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson leading the charge in the interior. They have been a crucial element in Saquon Barkley’s success on the ground.
However, the defensive front of the Kansas City Chiefs is super disruptive. Chris Jones is a nightmare to defend while Leo Chanal and George Karlaftis are likely the best duo in terms of getting after the quarterback. Super Bowl LIX looks to be a great battle in the trenches down in New Orleans.
MAHOMES VS HURTS
For the second time in the Super Bowl, two of the best QBs in the league will face off in Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Two years ago, these two put on a clinic as the Chiefs held on to a 38-35 win. Now, the Eagles have a better roster and will look to overcome the Chiefs thanks to the key addition of Saquon Barkley.
11TH TIMES THE CHARM
This is the 11th Super Bowl in the Big Easy, tied for the most in any city. There have been some historic moments, from Adam Vinateri’s walk off winner to the lights going out 12 years ago, there is sure to be a storybook moment between two of the premier franchises in the NFL currently.
SERIES RECORD: Chiefs lead 6-5
Last 5 Meetings:
2023: EAGLES 21 – CHIEFS 17
2023: CHIEFS 38 – EAGLES 35 (SB LVII)
2021: CHIEFS 42 – EAGLES 30
2017: CHIEFS 27 – EAGLES 20
2013: CHIEFS 26 – EAGLES 16
STAT LEADERS:
Chiefs (regular season stats)
Patrick Mahomes: 392-581, 3,928 Yards, 26 TD, 11 INT
Kareem Hunt: 200 Carries, 728 Yards, 7 TD
Travis Kelce: 97 Catches, 823 Yards, 3 TD
George Karlaftis: 8 Sacks
Nic Bolton: 106 Tackles (73 Solo)
Jaden Hicks: 3 INT
Harrison Butker 21-of-25 Field Goals, Long of 53, 29-of-31 PAT
Eagles
Jalen Hurts: 248-361, 2,903 Yards, 18 TDs, 5 INTs
Saquon Barkley: 345 Carries, 2,005 Yards, 13 TD
A.J. Brown: 67 Catches, 1,079 Yards, 7 TD
Nolan Smith Jr: 6.5 Sacks
Zach Baun: 151 Tackles (93 Solo)
CJ Gardner-Johnson: 6 INT
Jake Elliott: 28-of-36 Field Goals, Long of 50, 47-of-48 PAT