Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are poised to make history on Sunday as they strive to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles. They will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in a highly anticipated rematch of their thrilling showdown two seasons ago.

The Eagles secured the NFC championship with a dominant 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders, while the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to advance from the AFC for the third straight year. Despite a rocky start to the season, with a 2-2 record after four games and a star quarterback struggling to find consistency, the Eagles rallied impressively as the 2024 season progressed.

Under Nick Sirianni’s leadership, the Eagles emerged as one of the NFL’s most dominant teams, finishing the regular season with a remarkable 15-1 record after their Week Four loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (33-16). Their defense was a standout, allowing the fewest yards per game (278.4) in the league. Offensively, the Eagles leaned heavily on their running game, leading the NFL in rushing attempts and ranking second in team rushing yards (179.3), while attempting the fewest passes of any team.

However, their defense showed some vulnerability against the run during the regular season, surrendering an average of 104.2 rushing yards per game and 4.8 yards per carry to opposing quarterbacks. On Sunday, they will face one of the league’s top tight ends, Travis Kelce. During the regular season, the Eagles allowed a 93.1 passer rating to tight ends, ranking them seventh in the NFL in that category.

Overall, Philadelphia’s pass defense has been outstanding, holding opposing quarterbacks to the third-lowest rating (82.5). They also stifled rookie sensation Jayden Daniels in the conference championship, limiting him to a 72.8 passer rating. Over their last six games, the Eagles have excelled in forcing turnovers, with 20 takeaways during that span, including 10 in the postseason.

Nick Sirianni has an impressive track record when given over a week to prepare, boasting a 5-1 record. However, his only loss in such situations came in the Super Bowl against Kansas City two seasons ago.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a chance to cement their legacy in NFL history, potentially securing their place as the greatest dynasty in the league if they emerge victorious on Sunday.

Unlike their inconsistent run leading up to the 2023 playoffs, the Chiefs dominated for long stretches of this regular season. They opened with nine consecutive wins and became the first team since the 2015 Carolina Panthers to notch 15 victories in a single campaign.

Steve Spagnuolo's defense is set for its toughest challenge yet against the opposing backfield. However, they’ve been highly effective against the run in 2024, allowing just 3.8 yards per carry— the second-best mark in the league.

Andy Reid enters this game with a 3-2 Super Bowl record, with one of those defeats occurring during his tenure with the Eagles. A win this weekend would place him alongside Pittsburgh Steelers legend Chuck Noll, tying for the second-most Super Bowl victories by a head coach with four.