The Philadelphia Eagles have reached their desired destination, returning to the Super Bowl after a two-year gap. This marks their second chance to win the coveted title in franchise history. The Eagles triumphed over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII in one of the most memorable games, but they fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII by a slim margin.

Heading into the final quarter with a 27-21 lead, the Eagles were tied at 35-35 after quarterback Jalen Hurts ran for a 2-yard touchdown with just over 5 minutes left. Unfortunately, they lost when Kansas City’s Harrison Butker kicked the game-winning 27-yard field goal with only 8 seconds remaining.

The Eagles struggled through the second half of the 2023 season, potentially due to the lingering effects of their Super Bowl loss. But they have steadily improved as the current season progressed, and now Hurts, along with head coach Nick Sirianni, has a chance to avenge the loss to the Chiefs.

With many of the same key players who took part in that loss in Glendale, Arizona, the Eagles now feature the most dominant running back in the game—Saquon Barkley—who can score touchdowns regularly. Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season.

The Eagles enter the Super Bowl following a dominant 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, showing they are firing on all cylinders.

Eagles Should Expect a Strong Performance

There is little reason to believe the Eagles won’t perform at their best in the Superdome in New Orleans against the Chiefs. Kansas City had a tough challenge in the AFC title game, narrowly defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29. Many of the Chiefs’ victories this season have been by one score.

Philadelphia should be able to keep the game close, but the Chiefs have won the past two Super Bowls, and with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid at the helm, they aim to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

However, the Eagles won’t be able to stop them.

The Chiefs are experts at stepping up in the fourth quarter of crucial games, largely due to Mahomes, who is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Mahomes has earned this reputation by leading the Chiefs to three Super Bowl victories in his seven years as the starting quarterback. His early seasons featured incredible yardage and touchdown numbers, guiding the Chiefs’ high-powered offense.

In the last two seasons, the Chiefs’ offense has slowed, but their defense, led by coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, has excelled.

While Mahomes hasn’t posted jaw-dropping stats in recent seasons, he remains clutch in critical moments and delivers when the Chiefs need him most.

Mahomes is one of the best performers in high-pressure situations, and his desire for more Super Bowl titles is clear. He understands that greatness is defined by championships, and he won’t let this opportunity slip away.

Mahomes, Kareem Hunt, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and George Karlaftis will all deliver standout performances in the game.

Mahomes may not throw for 300 yards, but when the Chiefs need him on third down, he will deliver.

Hunt may not match Barkley’s explosiveness, but he can exploit small gaps in the defense to hurt the Eagles. Kelce, one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, has consistently been a big-play threat.

Kansas City’s offense should perform well for three quarters and make crucial plays when needed. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ pass rush will be a major factor.

Chris Jones and George Karlaftis, two of the NFL’s best, will wreak havoc on the pocket, making life difficult for Hurts. Karlaftis led the Chiefs with 8.0 sacks in the regular season and has added 3.0 more in the postseason.

The Chiefs boast the best head coach-quarterback combination in the league. Reid knows how to prepare his team for big games, and he will guide Mahomes to call the right plays when it matters most.

The Eagles will come close, but they won’t be able to match the Chiefs’ championship pedigree. They will head back to Philadelphia wondering what could have been, while Kansas City will celebrate yet another Super Bowl victory.