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5 under-the-radar Eagles who could be game-changers against Chiefs in Super Bowl LVll

We’re previewing 5 under-the-radar Eagles who could be game changers during Philadelphia’s #SuperBowl matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl opening night and the NFL Honors are a wrap. meaning the glitz and glam of the week’s festivities are complete, allowing both teams to hunker down for final preparation.

The two teams have identical records (14-3) and scored the exact amount of points during the regular season setting up one of the most evenly matched Super Bowls in recent memory.

The matchup will pit the best against the best as the Philadelphia defense ranks first in pass defense DVOA, and the Kansas City offense ranks first in pass offense DVOA.

Super Bowl Sunday has always been about under-the-radar performers creating a legacy on the grandest stage and we’re looking at five players who could be game-changers some 55 hours from now.

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl injury report: 13 players listed as limited participants

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs released their Thursday injury reports ahead of #SuperBowl 57

The Eagles released their Thursday injury report ahead of Super Bowl LVII, and 13 players were listed as limited participants during the practice.

Five players have true injury designations, with Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, and Avonte Maddox all on track to start.

All 53 players on the roster participated and should be good to go for Sunday evening.

Eagles vs. Chiefs: Final score prediction for Super Bowl LVII

The pick is in and we’re predicting the #SuperBowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona

The two teams have identical records (14-3) and scored the exact amount of points during the regular season setting up one of the most evenly matched Super Bowls in recent memory.

Philadelphia will look to unleash quarterback Jalen Hurts onto a Kansas City defense that allows big plays on the backend.

When assessing this matchup on Sunday, it’ll be important for the Eagles to take advantage of what they do best, and what the Chiefs struggle at.

The Super Bowl will be a rematch of a 2021 regular season meeting in which Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdown passes and the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 42-30.

Last season’s matchup was also a coming-out party for Jalen Hurts who threw for a career-high 387 yards and two touchdowns but Philadelphia (1-3) couldn’t keep up with Kansas City’s high-powered offense.

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The Eagles now have the horses on defense to keep up with the Chiefs, and Hurts is far and away the most improved quarterback in the NFL since that game.

The Kansas City defense allowed a 54.4 QBR (third-worst in the NFL) against opposing quarterbacks in the regular season and they were even worse in the red zone.

Look for Philadelphia to test the Chiefs’ secondary early and often, with the fallback knowledge that Jonathan Gannon’s defense can slow Patrick Mahomes, and the NFL’s best offensive line can help navigate while dominating in the run game.

Jalen Hurts establishes himself as a top-five quarterback and the Eagles pull away late, winning Super Bowl LVII 24-21 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Eagles vs. Chiefs: 8 matchups to watch on offense during Super Bowl LVll

We’re looking at 8 matchups to watch in #SuperBowl when the Philadelphia Eagles offense has the football against the Kansas City Chiefs defense

The two teams have identical records (14-3) and scored the exact amount of points during the regular season setting up one of the most evenly matched Super Bowls in recent memory.

Philadelphia will look to unleash quarterback Jalen Hurts onto a Kansas City defense that allows big plays on the backend.

For the Eagles to win, they’ll likely need to have a high success rate on deep ball attempts, while using the rushing attack to keep Patrick Mahomes on the sideline.

With kickoff fast approaching, here are eight matchups to watch when Philadelphia has the football against the Kansas City defense.

Eagles’ player odds to win Super Bowl LVII MVP

We’re taking one final look at the Philadelphia Eagles players’ odds to win Super Bowl LVII MVP

The Super Bowl is the one game that can turn mere mortals into stars and as the Super Bowl looms some 48 hours from now, we’re looking at which Eagle has the best MVP odds.

Quarterbacks are always the betting favorite, but this Philadelphia team is different, with three running backs, three wide receivers, and a stud tight end all capable of explosions on offense.

On defense, the Eagles swarm opposing offenses in waves with the league’s deepest rotation of pass rushers and defensive tackles.

In the secondary, C.J. Gardner-Johnson offers star power, surrounded by two All-Pro cornerbacks.

With both teams set for their final two practices of Super Bowl week, here is the updated MVP odds courtesy of Tipico Sports.

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl injury report: Lane Johnson among 3 listed as limited participants

All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson was among five listed as limited on the Eagles’ opening injury report for #SuperBowl vs. the Chiefs

The Eagles released their first official Super Bowl injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Chiefs, and the Birds are relatively healthy.

Five players had injury designations, with Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens, and Avonte Maddox all on track to start. Landon Dickerson (Elbow) and Robert Quinn (Foot) were full participants.

For the Chiefs, head coach Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes (right high ankle sprain) can right now do just about everything in the playbook.

Reid confirmed the whole team will be working at practice on Wednesday.

Eagles CB Darius Slay recalls being disrespected by Matt Patricia

Darius Slay clearly not a fan of Matt Patricia after their time together in Detroit.

Philadelphia Eagles corner Darius Slay opened up about his treatment under Matt Patricia when both were with the Detroit Lions organization.

Slay was with Patricia for two seasons in Detroit and immediately felt disrespected. Patricia was part of the Lions organization from 2018-2020. He was hired before the 2018 season, and the results were poor. He went 13-29 during his time with the Lions and was fired after Week 12 of 2020.

Slay has gone on to have a fantastic career, appearing in five Pro Bowls so far. He just finished up a stellar regular season for the Eagles, recording 55 tackles and three interceptions. He is now a key piece of an Eagles defensive unit looking to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl.

Despite his recent success, he still has not forgotten how Patricia treated him back in the Detroit days. Slay worked out with Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib, and Patricia wasn’t impressed.

“He…basically just said, ‘You are not in that category yet.’ By that time, I only had one Pro Bowl, but now I’m at five. So I want to know how he feels about that now,” Slay said, via WXYZ Detroit’s Brad Galli. “…I don’t wish no bad on no man, but as a man, me and him just don’t get along. But his coaching, as a coach, he’s a smart coach. He knows his X’s and O’s. He knows how to coach a guy up. But it’s just the being a man. The disrespect is not what I’m with.”

Patricia’s future in New England is still uncertain.

Nevertheless, it’s clear how his past players felt about his style. It will be intriguing to see what his next chapter is in his coaching career after a difficult 2022 season with the Patriots.

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Eagles vs. Chiefs: Who has the edge at each position in Super Bowl LVll?

We’re looking at which team has the ultimate positional edge in the #SuperBowl when the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl opening night is a wrap and with the most intense media responsibility now completed, both teams can begin on-field preparation for Sunday night.

The two teams have identical records (14-3) and scored the exact amount of points during the regular season setting up one of the most evenly matched Super Bowls in recent memory.

The matchup will pit the best against the best as the Eagles’ defense ranks first in pass defense DVOA, and the Chiefs’ offense rank first in pass offense DVOA.

Philadelphia will look to insert a defensive game plan that slows Patrick Mahomes down while unleashing quarterback Jalen Hurts onto a Kansas City defense that allows big plays on the backend.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who has the edge at each position and the numbers may surprise you.

Super Bowl LVII: How the Eagles cornerbacks can limit the Chiefs’ passing game

How can the Eagles’ outstanding cornerbacks best counter the Chiefs’ passing game in Super Bowl LVII? Laurie Fitzpatrick goes to the tape.

There is a reason why the Philadelphia Eagles are considered to have a shutdown defense. Behind their pass rush, they have arguably the best secondary in the NFL. Most successful defenses are anchored by cornerbacks on the outside.

They went from having the12th ranked pass defense DVOA (3.6%) in weeks 10-14, to the 4th ranked (-25.4%) from week 15 through the NFC Championship game. In their last three games, they’ve had the highest score differential in the league, at +20.3.

Their cornerbacks are a big reason for this!

In matchups including Brandon Aiyuk, Justin Jefferson, Terry McLaurin and in their last matchup against Darius Slayton, the Eagles’ cornerbacks have only allowed eleven receptions for 138 yards.

Let’s dive into the film and see how the Eagles might plan to defend Patrick Mahomes and limit the Kansas City Chiefs high-flying offense.

Ranking the 15 most important Eagles in Super Bowl LVIl

We’re ranking the Philadelphia Eagles’ 15 most important players for the Super Bowl LVIl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl opening night is a wrap and with the most intense media responsibility now completed, both teams can begin on-field preparation for Sunday night.

The matchup will pit the best against the best as the Eagles’ defense ranks first in pass defense DVOA, and the Chiefs’ offense rank first in pass offense DVOA.

Philadelphia will look to insert a defensive game plan that slows Patrick Mahomes down while unleashing quarterback Jalen Hurts onto a Kansas City defense that allows big plays on the backend.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re ranking the 15 most important Eagles players for Sunday’s historic matchup.