Tremendous Bowl LVIX takes place this Sunday, February 9, at 6:30 PM ET from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. The sport will air on FOX.
My preview and prediction are beneath, adopted by the remainder of our employees picks. Additionally, don’t overlook to take a look at all the most recent odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, which have the Chiefs favored by 1.5 factors over the Eagles and the over/underneath at 48.5.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Right here we go once more. The Chiefs, Tremendous Bowl reign started three years in the past, after they defeated the Chiefs 38-35. With the best way the groups from the AFC and NFC have been taking part in this season, after all everybody knew {that a} Kansas Metropolis-Philadelphia rematch was a chance, however folks have been hoping for a recent match-up, notably one which concerned both or each of the Buffalo Payments and Detroit Lions.
The Eagles could have choked within the second half of final season like nothing I’ve ever seen, however that hasn’t been a problem this yr. They’ve additionally been essentially the most dominant crew within the postseason, blowing via the Packers 22-10, the Rams 28-22, and the Commanders 55-23. Groups typically get away from the bottom sport within the warmth of the playoffs, however that’s been the wonder in regards to the Eagles: they’ve caught with it, and Saquon Barkley seems like he may have been the MVP of the league (it went to the Payments’ Josh Allen). Philadelphia’s protection performs properly too.
The Chiefs have mainly misplaced one sport all season, which they avenged after they eradicated the Payments within the AFC Championship final week. Their motto has been extra about getting the job accomplished offensively, the place they appear to just do sufficient or get sufficient clutch performs to remain in after which win the sport. I nonetheless stay agency that their defensive play is the rationale they’ve been capable of do what they’ve accomplished.
That is clearly a tricky choose, and Vegas has it proper that it’s anybody’s sport. On paper, I really feel just like the Eagles’ formulation needs to be ok to beat the Chiefs, however then I revert to pondering, ‘Kansas City just seems to find a way.’ Chiefs 27, Eagles 24.
Employees Predictions
Jared Mueller: “The Eagles are a better team with a deeper roster and the data backs that up. Having said that, betting against the Chiefs seems silly at this point no matter what the data says.” Chiefs 24, Eagles 23.
Barry Shuck: “I really think that the Eagles have the better team. Their defense was ranked #3 against the pass which is the Chiefs’ offensive strength. Both squads are about equal against the run. Having said all this, all year I never beat against the Chiefs and whatever their win-loss record was my win-loss record choosing them. They know how to win close games and they play great special teams. Patrick Mahomes just has the right mojo. Wish the Browns had drafted him!” Chiefs 28, Eagles 24.
Curtiss Brown: “Look, I can’t bet against Patrick Mahomes. I learned that the hard way. Anyway, Eagles are really good. Chiefs are really good. The key to who wins this game is if the Eagles don’t self-destruct with penalties because Kansas City will make you pay. Also Jalen Hurts needs to play the exact same way he played against Mahomes when they squared off the first time in the Super Bowl. Give me the Chiefs in this one, not betting against Mahomes. I won’t.” Chiefs 30, Eagles 27.
Damon Wolfe: “I think that the Eagles will find a way to end the Chiefs’ reign as Saquon Barkley has an explosive run or two, and Jalen Hurts is able to take advantage of loaded boxes and complete some big passes. On defense, the Eagles match up well, and I have a feeling that their young secondary combined with a ferocious pass rush will give Mahomes fits.” Eagles 28, Chiefs 20.
Beneath is a abstract of our Tremendous Bowl 2025 employees picks: