<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eagles now have sacked opponents on 11.5% of their dropbacks - the highest rate for any defense since at least 2000.<br><br>The difference between the Eagles and No. 2 (Patriots) is the same as the difference between No. 2 and No. 29.<br><br>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TruMediaSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TruMediaSports</a></p>&mdash; Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) <a href="https://twitter.com/SheilKapadia/status/1620085486097252354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just need to get healthy and WBF

Their pass rush is crazy. They've got like 80 sacks on the season, playoffs included, which is insane.

I'm wondering if we'll be able to handle them since we handled them quite easily last year. Obviously it's different this time around, but..

This IS a crazy stat. But man. Looking at the Eagles' schedule... wow, they just did NOT face many good, balanced offenses and quarterbacks.

In fact, the Cowboys are really the only one you can reference them facing. I guess if you believe in Jared Goff you can include them.

The Eagles had zero sacks against the Cowboys. Total. 1 against the Lions.

That sack total is beastly, but man, they played an epic run of shitty QBs and seem to have feasted on it.

Cowboys hung 30+ on them. Dak threw for 350 yards.

Just need to get our receivers back and we can beat them.

League is not letting anyone touch Mahomes in the big game.

I'd feel a lot better about the matchups if I hadn't just watched Nick Bolton get his ankles broken in open space by ****ing Joe Burrow.

it’s going to be a tough game

spags has been exceptionally good against lamar in the past

relax

I think that sack # is fools gold… similar to the Chiefs high sack # in Bob Sutton’s final season.

Philly has played almost an entire schedule of shitty QB’s and they’ve been able to jump out to big leads and then tee off on those bad QB’s.

Jason Kelce vs Chris Jones is gonna be a hell of a matchup

Where do KC's Tackles compare to those other teams they got very few if any sacks against? We know Wylie is a liability and Brown Jr is hot/cold.

Talk about overreacting to a single ****ing play lol.

After looking at the box scores they definitely racked up big sack numbers against shitty QB's. For example they had 9 sacks against Washington and 7 against the Saints etc..

yes we’re going to lose bc nick bolton got beat by joe burrow (an elite player) on one play

Urlacher got juked by Brady.

It happens.

I think you are probably correct, but I sure hope KC is able to get JuJu and at least one of Toney or Hardman back for this game. Two weeks of rest for Mahomes/Kelce will be helpful.

Watch Bolton the last two games and tell me it's a single ****ing play.

Apologies if it has already been stated, but we need some revenge for the 1980 World Series. Make it happen Patrick!

I mean, you can watch way more than just those two, but we'll stick to the playoffs.

Our guys need some magic to heal up in two weeks if we want to stand a chance.

Supposedly Hardman said he'd be good didn't he?

I'm curious about Toney though.. Mahomes needs to introduce Toney to his trainer this offseason. I bet he'd do wonders for Toney.

Couple early thoughts on the big game:

-Chiefs O-line vs Philly D-line: It's well documented that Philly has an insane pash rush, our offensive line is well equipped to handle most pass rushing attacks across the NFL but they will again be put up to the test. I expect a couple sacks and Mahomes to be pressured but hopefully Andy has learned from the SB against the Bucs on how to scheme his protection better if the o-line is having difficulty early on.

-Philly's O vs Chiefs D: Philly's offense somewhat feels similar to the Lamar Jackson MVP season. Vaunted rushing attack where you have to be responsible for the QB on early downs, if you commit too much to the run they'll burn you with their weapons. Where I think the Eagles differentiate from the Ravens offenses of the past is that they have premier talent on the outside with AJ Brown & Devonta Smith. I feel good about Spags having a good game plan in place to slow down the rushing attack since he's seen similar offenses in the AFC. Chiefs need to force Hurts to beat them through the air.

I honestly think the Eagles roster top to bottom is a little bit more talented than the Chiefs but Patrick Mahomes is the great equalizer. I think it's noteworthy also that Hurts on the biggest stage in NCAA had maybe his worst performance ever and was pulled at half. For those who don't remember he was pulled at halftime vs Georgia in the Natty. Experience isn't everything but Mahomes, Reid and company have been here before and the last time they were on this stage they were embarrassed badly. Experience isn't everything but Hurts and Sirianni will need to navigate the bright lights as it's their first rodeo.

To me everything points to an extremely competitive and close Super Bowl.

Which of the other 17 games, in which he compiled the second most tackles in the NFL this season, should we be looking at?

In fairness, I don't think he's had his best games in the playoffs so far but there a certainly areas that would be far great cause for concern in the Super Bowl than Nick Bolton is (looking at you, OTs).

I just hope we go into the game healthy. With a full, healthy roster, this team can beat ANYONE. As we saw in the Tampa SB, a depleted roster can lead to disaster (esp when coupled with shit-awful refs... and we will have Cheffers :grr:)

He’s not been great lately. I’m trying to remember the last TFL he had. The open field whiff on Burrow was pretty frustrating.

Burrow is incredibly smart when he runs, he stays low so you can't tell when he's gonna go into a slide you can see defenders confused as what to do.

I honestly feel good about our DBs versus their WRs. They more than held their own against Chase and Higgins who are a better duo that Brown and Smith. Plus Burrow is a much better pure passer than Hurts (who I still think is a little underrated). Contain his ability to run and KC should be in good shape.

the one that really killed me was the QB draw

Hurts is throwing like his shoulder is ****ed up..the Eagles have literally asked him to do next to nothing this playoffs.

Andy: 21-3 after a bye

Altho you could add a 1-2 record in Supes to that tally so may not mean much

This is incredible! Just roasts the crowd and the city for like 10 minutes.

I really do as well. I actually think we match up well defensively in this game. My only concern is how we handle their pass rush. We know all too well what a dominant pass rush can do in these type games. I think we'll be fine on defense. I would be fine with our playoff average 20pts allowed. This offense is built to not lose if we only give up 20.

They feasted on scrubs...

They're 9-1 against winning teams and then you realize those winning teams are asshole...

They are literally the product of being in the NFC, cupcake coaster all year long. If they had to deal with what the Chiefs did they'd have been a team struggling to make the wildcard.

No doubt. But they're here now and if I'm honestly assessing my biggest area of concern for this game, it's handling their pass rush. If we do that, I think we win and maybe convincingly.

At some point, Mahomes and Reid are going to have one of their right-tailed games in a Super Bowl where everything is working. We demolished the vaunted SF defense earlier in the year and if the boys get healthy again, maybe they can do it against Philly, too.

We gotta show them stuff they haven't seen all year, the one good offense they saw in Dallas lit them up.

Orlando Brown Jr. is worse than Tyron Smith but better than Tyler Smith, so 50/50 there.

Wylie is worse than both.

The Lions tackles are better.

But still... that schedule doesn't feature many offenses that are creative, balanced, and led by a good QB.

The NFC is trash aside from you and the niners. Few good QBs compared to the AFC. Surely you understand that NFC records playing mostly NFC teams with shifty QBs is not the same. How many wins do you think the ****ing Giants or Minnesota would have had playing in any AFC division?

Like they got wins against winning teams like the Vikings and Giants, in the AFC the Giants win 4 games.

And two would be against the broncos

Does Veach take days off?!?

The Chiefs have signed WR Jerrion Ealy to their practice squad and released K Matthew Wright from their practice squad.

I feel like Spags is gonna have a lot of new shit for Jalen Hurts and it’s gonna confuse the hell out of him

Guess they think Butker is fully good now.

Hopefully we don’t put too much on tape. I’d hate for teams to get a read on us for next year after watching this game. I expect Andy to keep it vanilla in this one.

This is a tough game to predict.

Objectively, Philly has a better roster.

We have a significant edge at coach and QB though.

You tell me based on football history who usually wins when that’s the case (barring something catastrophic, like our o-line in Super Bowl LV).

Ummm… SB LV??

I see Philly opened as 1.5 favorites. Must be all the Chiefs injuries. I mean they played in the NFC at lost badly at home to Heinicke. We had a great GDT that night rooting for the commandos!

Before the games this weekend the Chiefs were -1 or so in a look ahead matchup with both teams if I recall.

We aren't facing Brady this time.

They definitely have an advantage at WR and edge rusher.

The only other major advantage that stands out to me is at right tackle.

Jalen Hurts told Mahomes that he doesn’t have a chance to win the SB. Time to use that fuel.

Yeah, they had that one planned for a while. I’ll bet we see that play again in the SB.

yeah there's a real worry for me here that lane johnson is going to neutralize jones on the edge

which means we have to stick him inside to get doubled

It’s a smart technique then. I expected Bolton to light him up and he just slid right on by.

You could get really crazy and line Jones up at RE if you wanted. I think they've done that a few times.

That line will move in the next few days or a week to even or Phil-1

If our wr and Snead can’t I worry about a TB Superbowl I know their schedule was weaker but dealing with that run game wr and a running QB plus all that talent on d will be tough shorthanded.

What?

Really hope both teams have fun

It was on one of those you tube videos where the players react to the playoff games.

Just saw an article pointing out this is the first time 2 black QBs have faced each other in the Super Bowl.

Yeah, he makes a lot of tackles.

It's going to be one of the most important matchups in the game. Watch what the Eagles' RPOs did to the 9ers LBs yesterday. Had Fred Warner out there looking like... well, Nick Bolton.

Chiefs are now 10 and 2 against teams that made the playoffs this year.

Someone who is good with that stuff needs to take a swashbuckling pirate with a peg leg and put Patrick's face on it

the bills are going to their graves this offseason with "beat the 2022 champs in their house" banners

There seems to be a trend with KC's playoff opponents. Huge wins the previous games. Do not remember if the Jags stomped the Chargers

From halftime on they sure did.

that's kinda what happened to us last year

Not sure that the Eagles' defense is as great as it's made out to be.

They've faced two offenses that were in the same ballpark as KC's this year. Detroit dropped 35, despite losing the TO battle. And Dallas (w/Dak) scored 40.

They also allowed 32 vs a weak Washington offense, and 33 vs the Packers in only 24 min (11 points higher than their average). Jordan Love played half the game and they still averaged 7 yds/play.

Most of the offenses they've faced are bottom 10ish in points per play. Including #32, 28, 27 x2, 26, 25 and 24. And of course they drew a 4th string QB last week, and Cooper Rush.

Reminds me a little of the "#1" Buffalo D last year. I also don't think their coverage schemes match up well w/ KC. That's not to say they can't cause problems for the Chiefs' offense, but I'm betting that Reid and Mahomes can have plenty of success if the offense is semi-healthy.

Valid points. It seems the Eagles have a stronger pass rush than Buffalo, so I would at least expect better performance from them in that regard. A lot depends on the health of the KC receiving group. Need those guys to have a really good couple of weeks in treatment & healing. Hopefully the next couple weeks are very good for Mahomes & Kelce to get their bodies in better shape too.

Thank God Joe Buck left Fox. That guy seriously sucks ass and shows no emotion at all. I’ll never forget Damien Williams running down the sideline and Joe barely saying a word.

I’m more than fine with Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen

And. He. Will roll. Into. The end zone. No flags.

Have that shit memorized to heart.

Interesting stat: three teams have finished their season 9-1 against winning teams (69 Vikings, 07 Patriots, 22 Eagles)

The 69 Vikings and 07 Patriots’ seasons ended in a Super Bowl loss.. the Vikes to the Chiefs no less.

Tom Brady ain’t walking through the door to suit up for Philly.

I’ll be interested in seeing how we defend their offense. They have the tools to absolutely run all over us.

I didn’t even give a shit about the call. I was incredulous.

His call during the Minneapolis Miracle is one of my faves, though. “DIGGS! SIDELINE! TOUCHDOWN! UNBELIEVABLE!”

KC had one of the crazier comebacks in Super Bowl history. It felt like they were dead in that Niners game. And the comeback was pretty nuts. Yet Joe Buck & Aikman seemed way too laid back about it. They should have been yelling their heads off about it, lol

That’s where I landed today. Great pass rush … if they’re playing from ahead and the opposing QB/scheme isn’t good.

Detroit was a million years ago - week 1.
You can’t look at individual games. Any given Sunday. Chiefs lost to the Colts for instance.
I think some of you are cherry picking stats.

Point differential, all games.
Chiefs +137.
Eagles +188.

Opponent winning percentage
Chiefs. .455
Eagles. .475

Common Opponents
Chiefs 5-1
Eagles 6-0

Playoff Teams
Chiefs 9-2
Eagles 9-1

If you want no emotion you should see the How Bout Those Chiefs live stream on Youtube. I really expected that guy (Cole) to be way way way more amped up when they knocked the FG thru. He was so boring acting. It was awkward.

Must be another diqlix mult, JFC. LMAO

Eagles guy, huh?

Look, Chiefs and Eagles are two teams that got love for each other. Our fan bases got no history and your team is likeable. I got nothing against philly and their fans. I don't want no beef. So welcome to CP.

But stay away from bullshit ass arguments, making shit up etc. Not saying that your post is doing that, i'm just giving you fair warning in advance.

Lets make this an enjoyable, fun SB for everyone.