This is false.
Mahomes lost to Matt Ryan in this stadium, after that Chris Jones dumb penalty late in the 4th quarter.

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Was the roof open for that game?

Ok. It looks like the roof was open for that game.

The stadium tells you who hosts the game

Superbowl 54 Miami (AFC) Chiefs home
Superbowl 55 Tampa (NFC) Chiefs away Caveat Tampa wears white at home
Superbowl 57 Arizona (NFC) Chiefs Away
Superbowl 58 Vegas (AFC) Chiefs home
Superbowl 59 New Orleans (NFC) Chiefs away

Guys… Sunday passed and I didn’t see any football on. What happened? Didn’t the season just start like a week ago?

Roof was open

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...y/69517870007/

It's only worked out that way in the last several years. That's not how it's decided.

If you had gone back just a little farther, Super Bowls LII and LIII were held in Minneapolis and Atlanta. Both NFC stadia.

You also skipped LVI which was in SoFi. Did the Rams host or the Chargers? Also, I think the NFL considers the stadium and city that hosts, not necessarily the team. They call these neutral sites, even though we know they aren't really that.

Stadium selection has gone as follows:

NFL, AFL, AFL, NFL, AFC, NFC, NFC, AFC, NFC, AFC, Neutral, NFC, AFC, Neutral, NFC, NFC, Neutral, NFC, Neutral, NFC, Neutral, AFC, AFC, NFC, NFC, NFC, Neutral, NFC, AFC, NFC, NFC, AFC, AFC, NFC, NFC, NFC, AFC, AFC, AFC, NFC, AFC, NFC, NFC, AFC, NFC, AFC, NFC, NYC, NFC, NFC, AFC, NFC, NFC, AFC, NFC, LA, NFC, AFC, NFC

The stadium doesn't matter, they have alternated since Super Bowl I with Green Bay the "home team" and wearing their home unis.

There are a handful of exceptions of "home teams" not wearing their home uniforms:

Dallas in XIII
Washington in XVII
Dallas in XXVII
Pittsburgh in XL
Denver in 50
New England in LII
Tampa Bay in LV

Dallas and Washington were known for wearing their white jerseys at home (Dallas still is). Not sure the story with Pittsburgh and Denver, but the story goes that the Patriots (or maybe even just Tom Brady) had gotten superstitious about wearing their whites. They had lost XLII and XLVI in their homes. They were the "away team" in their whites in XLIX and LI (both wins) so chose in LII to wear white (which of course they lost). Brady also famously made Tampa Bay wear their whites in their home stadium in LV. Every other Super Bowl follows the NFC home in odd years, AFC home in even years home uniform pattern.

Struggling to find the updated numbers, but Mahomes also has an insanely good track record vs. #1 ranked defenses.

Including the 2022-23 Eagles of Super Bowl LVII.

Too late, I already reported you to Clay for high treason against the Chiefs.

So he's going in dry is what you're saying?

I want to silence these cocky bastards with a beatdown. And Reid won't admit it, but I'm sure he'd love to stick it to the Eagles again.

Are you from London?



It's defense. Not defence. It has nothing to do with your yard.

I refuse to believe that Andy Reid will lose to Nick Sirriani in the Super Bowl. Thats all I need to know about this matchup.

It’s already Super Bowl week.

Feels like just last year the Chiefs were winning the Super Bowl.

Of course, I could have said the same thing last year at this time.

That’s how I feel. That team has a lot of likable players on it, but I am no fan of the coach just for the reasons you mentioned above.

I’ve always really liked AJ Brown as a player but he seems like a selfish douche.

Also, there was a video from the sidelines once with Brown and Devonta Smith and neither of them knew what “fuego” meant in English. I understand that you shouldn’t judge ignorance but that really rubbed me the wrong way lol

It's that, and I've been saying for a couple months now, I refuse to believe a team that seems fractured - even if it's at a micro level - can win a Super Bowl like Philly seems to be.

You have the ultimate team in Kansas City - they win games all year with different phases stepping up to the plate, they never show frustration with each other, no distrust, they just always expect the others on the team to step up when it's time.

With Philly, I don't see it. This is not a team. This is a roster of tremendous talent thrown together by Howie Roseman that often overwhelms their opponents with physical ability alone.

They ain't doing that to Kansas City.

How is Philly fractured?

Verderame brought up something really interesting. Saquon is not a big receiving back with the Eagles. They haven’t used him that way.

4 receptions at most in any game. Only 2 receiving TD’s this entire season.

8 targets
7 receptions
32 yards
0 TD’s

Those are his receiving stats this postseason. He’s dangerous but I think McCaffrey was more dangerous bc he was an elite caliber receiving back.

A.J. Brown is literally passive aggressively reading a book on the bench during games because he's unhappy with the passing game.

All season this team has been a breath away from flipping out and turning on each other.

If the Chiefs go up 14 in this game they will be punching each other on the sidelines.

This.

And beyond what Staylor just said, their DL had to hold Sirianni back from Jalen Carter during a game just a month ago LMAO

Jalen Hurts said post-NFCCG, "coach let me out of the straight jacket"

That's just the tip of the iceberg. Nevermind that we saw this team melt down last year unlike any other.

And that's a massive W for us, as we know RBs in the flats have been in a real pain in the ass when teams stay patient.

That's been this defenses few weak areas outside of TE's and some RPO misdirection. Those swing routes out of the backfield we have NOT covered well all year.

So that's one less thing to worry about.

Don't ask me why I'm just not concerned about Barkely. And I could end up being wrong but we heard all this same shit last year facing CMC and he made no impact in the SB.

Spags just seems to know what it is we need to do to take away teams best guys.

Stolen from that ****-o Warren Sharp,

Hurts when under pressure this year:
#37 of 37 QBs in EPA/att
#37 of 37 QBs in success rate
#33 of 37 QBs in sack rate
#32 of 37 QBs in YPA

Such a great matchup for us IMO. Spags is going to come after his ass.

Wasn't it Brady who said that Hurts is not the same (paraphrasing) when he has to hold onto the ball for 3-4 seconds?

Good God. I said earlier I thought he had regressed but that's really bad.

If Moore and Cirianni are smart, this is a wrinkle they could unleash on gotta have it downs.

He's awful when he holds the ball. Chris Long has been beating that drum for years and especially this year, but Jalen still does it.

Me thinks our physical approach to coverage will indeed force him to hold it.

CMC fumbled on the opening drive of the SB. I wouldn't say he had no impact though. He finished with 80 yards on 22 carries and 80 yards on 8 receptions with a TD. So 160 total yards. We shut down the run at least.

It's interesting the Eagles haven't used Barkley much in the passing game but maybe they were saving it for bigger games. This would be that game. The Rams game was a shitfest with the weather and they had several big run plays anyway. The Commanders kept turning the ball over and giving the Eagles shorter fields which changes the gameplan.

If I'm the Eagles, I put Barkley in space against the Chiefs LBs as much as possible. Same with Goedert. Most teams in the league would struggle covering TEs and RBs when there's two great WRs to also worry about. Also, try to isolate Cook and Johnson/Connor. Spags has shown he trusts Cook and these rookies CBs despite their struggles, though Hicks is also a rookie. Even the best coaches have their favorite pets that get more playing time than they should. This is a game where Watson and McDuffie should be on Brown/Smith and Williams is the 3rd CB. Hicks is more athletic than Cook and should take most of his snaps. We can't do anything about LBs in coverage so Tranquill will be out there on many passing plays. No depth options that are better, unlike at other defensive positions.

I've been banging the drum so hard for Hicks this game. He's our secret Barkley weapon.

I visited Charlie's last summer, it is a Chiefs shrine right in the middle of Philly. They said that it's just hard to operate if they are playing against Philly in the Super Bowl due to Philly fan "excitement".

There's like twice as many dome teams in the NFC as the AFC. And keep in mind, two of them are in our division. If he played in the AFC North or East, he would probably have even fewer dome games by now.

Chris Jones gave these guys so many problems last time. I expect it to happen again.

2 sacks, 4 TFL and 4 QB hits from him alone.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CHRIS JONES IS TAKING OVER <br><br>BACK TO BACK SACKS ON JALEN HURTS <a href="https://t.co/HmJKmKSSTm">pic.twitter.com/HmJKmKSSTm</a></p>&mdash; JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasrifootball/status/1726787061200425000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Jones had a day the last time KC played Philly. It was clear who the priority to stop was for Philly. Jones runs around the double team, uses Omenihu as a shield, and turns the corner to sack Hurts. <a href="https://t.co/8mJ1ACmnuc">pic.twitter.com/8mJ1ACmnuc</a></p>&mdash; Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJScoobs/status/1886207117738066349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That was in the rain too, which usually doesn't bode well for rushers..

One of the sports doctors on twitter thinks Landon Dickerson could have a ACL or meniscus injury. Then you go to Devonta Smith having a hamstring issue, Zach Baun has a groin problem, Jurgen a back injury etc. All of our guys got work in last week. Most of theirs didn't. I have no doubt the majority of the Eagles guys on the injury report will play but it's clear that many will be banged up. Baun running side to side on a groin? Smith doing cuts with a hamstring? Jurgen and Dickerson playing hurt vs Jones? It's gonna be interesting to see the injury report on Wednesday.

If it's a low-scoring game Jones is gonna win MVP.

I see this trend changing this week but if not its setting up for the Chiefs to have a good start in the game.

a center with a bad back against chris jones LMAO

The Zach Baun one popped up late. Which suggests something may have happened in practice or it's a lingering issue that got worse. And yes no doubt the report will drastically change but the question is how many will be playing hurt next sunday? We saw what happened to Benford last game.

I think Dickerson, Jurgens, Smith and Baun are ones to keep an eye on. Gainwell too. If Baun is in any way hampered whilst already playing without Dean then man that could be very interesting when you consider they already struggle against tightends/slot guys.

Luck is always an element. Greenlaw getting injured in the SB last season made it much easier to pass against that defense.

yea definitely dont wanna see Smith w a hamstring injury not practicing if you’re an eagles fan. if smith is limited things will be rough throwing it

Their RG is also incredibly tall and isn't exactly quick out of his stance...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� Will Eagles G Landon Dickerson be available for the Super Bowl?<br><br>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballDoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ProFootballDoc</a>, signs point to a possible ACL or meniscus injury, which could keep him out.<br><br>Full breakdown ⬇️<br><br>▶️ <a href="https://t.co/evUzUitlNG">https://t.co/evUzUitlNG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlyEaglesFly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlyEaglesFly</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/S1ecLHNIQl">pic.twitter.com/S1ecLHNIQl</a></p>&mdash; Sports Injury Central (@SICscore) <a href="https://twitter.com/SICscore/status/1886419280142495872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Yeah he’s ****ed with that knee.

Is it hamburger?

Mahomes has been learning how to attack the Fangio defense for 3 years. Him and Andy completely wrecked it in 2022 and the only reason it hasn’t worked as well the last 2 years was injuries and lack of talent at WR.

Chiefs dropped 26 points in 3 quarters on Fangio’s Miami defense last year before taking their foot off the gas. The Bills ran the same exact type of defense 2 weeks ago with the same exact blitz percentage and a similar defense and we could have easily dropped 40 on the ass if not for our own mistakes.

The gameplan has been known ever since the Bills game. They know how to attack this defense.

It’s really simple. If the Eagles do not get consistent pressure on Mahomes they’re done. I don’t give a **** about Barkley. They don’t get heat on Patrick and it’s game over. It I’ll be just like last time.

If they can't get to Mahomes quickly they lose.


Andy knows this too so the line and the quick passing game will be what he is focused on in installation for the game.

The first round bye is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of injury avoidance.

Uhhhh, this should be incredibly alarming for Birds fans if they weren't drunk already on a monday

Hopefully the Chiefs replicate their approach from the opening drive vs Buffalo… lots of short/quick passes.

Use the passing game to set up the run, and screens/high % passes + Mahomes scrambling will be more effective than trying to force the running game on first downs.

One thing that is as clear as day is what the Eagles do against 12 personnel. They've stayed in nickle since Dean went down and have no 3rd LB they trust. If Andy goes to it and the Eagles struggle then man that would be massive.

Yeah, those rollouts were good. I wish we could have an effective run game too, but that hasn't happened since like mid season. It will need to be short passes, slants, misdirection plays.

Just none of that double reverse and throw to Pacheco for a 2 yard gain. That play didn't work too well. :)

Siriani is a douchebag, trust injury report with a grain of salt

I hope next year as well..............

I wonder if we come out and the eagles are thinking we are gonna hit the short route and we pump fake and take a shot the first or second play of the game.

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Give me the razor.

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Here's the halftime show.

Yup

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Going up against a top passing defense in the playoffs hasn&#39;t been an issue for <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a>. <a href="https://t.co/7f7FeFddE6">pic.twitter.com/7f7FeFddE6</a></p>&mdash; NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/1886500043705692171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hopefully Bobby Stroupe will throw this at Mahomes.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mahomes and Hurts are basically the same:<br><br>Mahomes after 5 seasons:<br>2 SB appearances<br>1 SB ring <br>Record: 58-16 <br>159 TDs<br><br>Hurts after 5 seasons: <br>2 SB Appearances <br>1 SB ring (if wins Super Bowl LIX)<br>51-23 record<br>157 TDs</p>&mdash; Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) <a href="https://twitter.com/EliotShorrParks/status/1886461443626950852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

135 rushing yards against Buffalo wasn't enough? :D

Of course he will.

LMAO

Just a few things missing from this.

Brady came out and said that unless a QB has full operational control of an offense it will be really tough for him against a Spags coached defense…


https://youtube.com/shorts/KwawALaPe...ZrpZnQDfFjchKm

I've thought it over and I have decided to continue supporting the KC Chiefs in the Super Bowl this year!

Who knows how it will go but there is a better chance we kick their ass than they kick ours.

Bearcat:
Participated in this year's AFCCG (voice was wrecked)
Posts about sports on social media sometimes
Works out


...I'm basically living Patrick Mahomes' life.

Feels like much of that was Mahomes scrambling and Kareem on the opening drive TD run. But overall they didn't move the ball well from running behind the tackles.

ROFLROFLROFLROFL

Chiefs fans need 200 yards rushing in a postseason game before they feel good about our running game.

The running game was good enough it allowed Mahomes to ****ing run for a wide open TD on the game's pivotal offensive play.

They had the SAME number of rushing first downs that Buffalo has.

Isn't this what Michael Jordan "took personally?" Being compared to Clyde Drexler?

The Chiefs rushing offense is purely situational. They did exactly what they needed to do and got the yards they needed to get.

This guy has to be trolling.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jalen Hurts vs Patrick Mahomes is the next great rivalry in sports <a href="https://twitter.com/betPARX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@betPARX</a> <a href="https://t.co/V8o71vi9Yh">pic.twitter.com/V8o71vi9Yh</a></p>&mdash; Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) <a href="https://twitter.com/EliotShorrParks/status/1886522772270047268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

37 PPG? That’s ridiculous.

So which defenses were the three? I know 2021 Bills was one of them. A lot was mentioned about their defense being #1 that year.

Gone against a lot of highly ranked defenses, not sure which ones were #1 specifically in passing defense:

2019 Niners
2021 Buffalo
2022 Eagles
2023 Ravens
2023 Niners

You're exaggerating as usual. Don't need 200 yards or even 150. Just some good runs here and there to keep the defense guessing. Conversely, we can just air it out with short passes, screens, and slants like against Buffalo, mixed in with the occasional run. But running between the tackles hasn't been great since mid season as a way to move the ball. And it's not something Andy will ever love which is understandable when you have Mahomes. They do it once in a while but it often creates 2nd and long when done on first down.

That's....what we've been doing.

They're averaging over 4 YPC in the postseason.

Ohhhhhh, OK, thank you for clarifying. Idk what’s up with my eyes and these graphics lately but I totally glossed over #1 PASS DEFENSE. I read it as #1 defense.

I will check and see..

EDIT: Yep, the three were 2019 49ers, 2021 Bills and 2022 Eagles. 31, 42, and 38 points scored respectively.

Most posters here predicted us to have our way with the 49ers defense last season. I don't remember them being ranked 1st. Baltimore I do remember being ranked 1st.