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Here we go again…

The AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to their third straight Super Bowl, while NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles will make their second trip in three years. Let’s breakdown their matchup that will take place in just under two weeks.

How we got here: The Chiefs went 15-2 during the regular season, securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC. They then defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 during the divisional playoff round thanks to a dominant effort from their defense and tight end Travis Kelce. That brought us to the inevitable Chiefs-Buffalo Bills AFC Championship Game, and it was as great as we knew it would be. Kansas City won another classic, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the offense putting it away with under two minutes left.

As for the Eagles, they were the No. 2 seed in the NFC after a stellar 14-3 season. They cruised by the Green Bay Packers in the Wild-Card round 22-10, then survived a scare from the Los Angeles Rams in a snow storm during the divisional round with a 28-22 win. Philadelphia hosted the upstart Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game, and proved it was the more experienced and prepared team with a 55-23 blowout victory. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has led the way throughout, racking up an insane 442 rushing yards over his last three postseason games.

Chiefs-Eagles history: K.C. leads the all-time series over Philly 6-5, dating all the way back to 1972. The Eagles won the most recent matchup 21-17, which took place during Week 11 of the 2023 season. DeVonta Smith led the way on that day with 99 receiving yards, and Philly ran for a total of 114 yards. K.C. had a chance to take the lead late, but former wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling dropped a wide open pass in the end zone, eventually leading to a turnover on downs.

As we all remember well, the big matchup between these two teams was in Super Bowl LVII, with the Chiefs coming out on top in a 38-35 thriller. Mahomes was the MVP of the game after a gutsy performance playing on an injured ankle. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was great, throwing for 304 yards and recording four total touchdowns. However, the Chiefs’ offense ultimately made a couple more big plays than Philly’s, particularly in the second half.

Making a case for a Chiefs Super Bowl LIX win: How can you really bet against them? Every time it seems that they’re vulnerable, the Chiefs rise to the occasion and find a way to win. They are perhaps the best team in NFL history at winning close games, winners of 16 consecutive one-score matchups. K.C.’s offense is coming off of its best outing of the season against the Bills, highlighted by the connection of Mahomes and rookie WR Xavier Worthy. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo always has his unit prepared and knows how to dial up the perfect blitz during crucial moments of games.

Making a case for an Eagles Super Bowl LIX win: Philly is an absolute matchup nightmare offensively. Barkley has had one of the best years a RB has ever had, rushing for over 100 yards in nine of his last 10 games. Then there’s the infamous “tush push,” which is basically unstoppable. If a defense can somehow contain the Eagles’ rushing attack, Hurts has plenty of weapons at his disposal such as WRs A.J. Brown and Smith, as well as TE Dallas Goedert. Defensively, Philly ranked first overall during the regular season, topping the league against the pass and second in points allowed.

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Cowboys, Raiders, Jaguars find their new HC; Saints’ job remains vacant

Brian Schottenheimer to Dallas: After much speculation of some high profile names possibly taking the Cowboys’ head coaching gig, they underwhelmed by promoting Schottenheimer, who has been their offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. After nearly two decades as an assistant, the 51-year-old Schottenheimer gets his first crack at being at the helm. While most fans are frustrated with the hire, our Mauricio Rodriguez found three positive qualities that Schottenheimer brings to the table.

Pete Carroll to Las Vegas: Carroll signed a three-year contract with the Raiders as they hope his championship experience can bring some legitimacy back to their franchise. At age 73, Carroll is the oldest HC in NFL history, but he brings a youthful energy. Keep an eye out for him to potentially bring in some of his former assistants from his time with the Seattle Seahawks.

Liam Coen to Jacksonville: Coen had a change of heart after initially passing on the job, signing a five-year contract with the Jags. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were under the impression that he would return as their offensive coordinator in 2025, but he left for Jacksonville with very little communication about it with the Bucs. However, our Craig Smith believes that Tampa Bay will be just fine without Coen.

Joe Brady stays with the Bills: Brady withdrew his name from contention for the HC job with New Orleans, opting to remain Buffalo’s OC for the 2025 season.

Texans fire Bobby Slowik: After a regression offensively in 2024, Houston HC DeMeco Ryans decided to part ways with his OC Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser.

Lions promote Kelvin Sheppard: Detroit promoted linebackers coach Sheppard to DC following the departure of Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets.

Klint Kubiak to Seattle: The Seahawks have a new OC in Kubiak, who was the Saints’ OC in 2024.

Saints still searching: New Orleans is the last remaining NFL team that has a HC vacancy. Are they waiting to hire Eagles OC Kellen Moore after the Super Bowl?

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