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Dominant defense, Jalen Hurts lifts Eagles to a 40-22 win over Chiefs in Super Bowl 59

Dominant defense, Jalen Hurts lifts Eagles to a 40-22 win over Chiefs in Super Bowl 59

In what can only be described as a beatdown, the Eagles exacted revenge on the Chiefs, winning Super Bowl LIX in dominant fashion, 40-22.

Vic Fangio’s No. 1 ranked defense held Kansas City to 275 yards of total offense and 3-11 on third downs, with Patrick Mahomes getting sacked six times on the night. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts was 17 of 22 passing for 221 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a 119.7 passer rating.

Kansas City scored 16 fourth-quarter points, but it was too late as the Eagles jumped out to a 34-6 lead in the third quarter and bullied the Chiefs throughout the contest. In what can only be described as a team win, the Eagles won despite Saquon Barkley getting held to 57 yards on 25 carries.

Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with a Super Bowl record of 11 carries for 72 yards and one rushing touchdown.

With Barkley shut down, DeVonta Smith had four catches for 69 yards (17.3 avg) and one touchdown.  A.J. Brown had three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown.

Look: Bradley Cooper narrates Eagles hype video for Super Bowl LIX matchup vs. Chiefs

The Philadelphia Eagles released this hype video narrated by actor Bradley Cooper ahead of Sunday’s #SuperBowl matchup vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

The countdown has begun, and the Eagles and Chiefs are a little over 28 hours away from kickoff at Caesars Superdome on Sunday night.

Bradley Cooper is one of the biggest Eagles fans, so it makes sense that the famed actor would contribute to the Super Bowl LIX hype video after doing the same two years ago. 

Cooper narrates the video that focuses on winning “coming down to this moment,” which is the biggest game of Jalen Hurts’s career.

Philadelphia earned its second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons after posting a franchise-record-tying 14-3 record and a postseason run that featured three straight victories at home, including a 55-23 win against Washington in the NFC Championship Game (most points scored in a conference championship game in NFL history).

For only the second time, two Black quarterbacks will face off on the NFL’s biggest stage. Hurts and Mahomes were the first two in Super Bowl 57. Since 2022, Jalen Hurts has been 42-12 (including the playoffs) as a starting quarterback, just behind Patrick Mahomes (48-10).

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson was hilarious while mic’d up at Super Bowl LIX Opening Night

Philadelphia Eagles star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was hilarious while mic’d up at Super Bowl LIX Opening Night

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s departure is the mistake that Howie Roseman corrected. The boisterous defensive back will have the most pivotal role as we approach Super Bowl LIX, which is a little over 52 hours away.

Gardner-Johnson returned to Philadelphia after one year in Detroit. He re-energized the Eagles’ defense and stabilized Vic Fangio’s backend. The former Florida Gators defensive back is also a rapper and content creator in his off-time.

With Super Bowl opening night being the a ‘Movie’, it was only right that a mic’d up Gardner-Johnson got to direct the show.

Gardner-Johnson tied for the 3rd-most interceptions (career-high-tying 6) in the league, trailing only Kerby Joseph (9) and Xavier McKinney (8). According to PFF, he is 3rd among NFL safeties with nine forced incompletions, behind Brian Branch (12) and Ar’Darius Washington (10).

Sights and sounds from Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LIX Opening Night

The Eagles and Chiefs are in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, with the host, Philadelphia, arriving on Sunday an hour before Kansas City. Philadelphia participated in a weightlifting session at the Saints facility before the festivities kicked off massively on Monday night with Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans as players and coaches make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week! With the Eagles taking the practice field on Wednesday, we’re looking at sights and sounds from opening night. ***

LOOK: Eagles arrive in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX

The Philadelphia Eagles arrive in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome

The Eagles have arrived for Super Bowl LIX, with Nick Sirianni’s team landing about two hours after departing Philadelphia following a pep rally at Lincoln Financial Field.

The team will now hunker down before the festivities kick off on Monday night. Gatorade will fuel Super Bowl Opening Night at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where players and coaches will make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week!

You can be there as players and coaches make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week.

Opening Night replaces the traditional “media day” that the NFL hosts for hundreds of media members.

With Super Bowl week officially underway, here are some top photos from Philadelphia arriving in New Orleans.

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Chiefs linemen celebrate Nigerian heritage in special mukbang

Chiefs linemen Derrick Nnadi and Chukwuebuka Godrick celebrate Nigerian heritage in special mukbang | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi and offensive lineman Chukwuebuka Godrick share their Nigerian heritage in a mukbang, enjoying a delicious cultural feast.

“Being able just to have that name on the back of my jersey? Man, for one, is a big honor. You know, I’m blessed to, you know, be in that position.” said Godrick in the video. “It was ‘Heritage Month’ a few months ago. So we get to, you know, wear our flag on the helmet, which is really cool, being able to, you know, be out there, my face not showing, but you can tell he’s Nigerian is huge to me.”

Nnandi is a consistent presence and run-stopper from his defensive line position. Since the franchise drafted him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, he remains a vital starter in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s schemes.

Godrick signed to the Chiefs practice squad via the International Pathway Player Program during the offseason on the practice squad. The 24-year-old is in his second season on the offensive line.

Will Derrick Nnadi play this week? Injury updates for Chiefs DL

Chiefs DL Derrick Nnadi is dealing with a triceps injury. Here are the latest updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense needs every man it can get for Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the San Francisco 49ers. Defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi was listed with a triceps injury on the defending champions’ final injury report on Friday, but is expected to be available for the high-stakes Week 7 tilt.

Derrick Nnadi injury update

Derrick Nnadi is facing an ongoing triceps injury that did not limit his participation in any of the Chiefs’ practices this week. He is expected to be available to play against the 49ers.

How long will Derrick Nnadi be out?

It is unknown if Nnadi needs more time to recover, given that he was not limited by his injury in practice. He has been listed on the injury report every week this season due to the issue with his triceps, but he has not been listed for any matchups so far.

Chiefs DL depth chart

Derrick Nnadi is expected to start as the right defensive tackle this Sunday. If something changes and he isn’t able to play, Tershawn Wharton and Mike Pennel will be available to take Nnadi’s place next to Chris Jones.

Chiefs vs 49ers injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 7

All the latest updates and news on the Chiefs’ injury report ahead of a Week 7 game vs. the 49ers.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 7 Super Bowl LVIII rematch at Levi’s Stadium. Kansas City has won four of its last five meetings against San Francisco, but the Chiefs will need to avoid a slow start out West to avoid a loss after their bye in Week 6.

Though both teams have dealt with significant injuries this season, the 49ers have far more players who are on the mend heading into Sunday’s game.

Chiefs vs. 49ers final injury report

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update

Smith-Schuster is dealing with a hamstring injury and was limited during the Chiefs’ final practice session on Friday. His status is officially questionable.

Mike Danna injury update

Danna did not participate in any of Kansas City’s practices this week due to a pectoral injury and is out for Week 7.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire injury update

Edwards-Helaire was listed with an illness but was a full participant in all of the Chiefs’ practices this week. His status is not listed, and Edwards-Helaire should be available on Sunday.

Mecole Hardman injury update

Hardman has a knee injury but was a full participant in all of Kansas City’s practices this week. He will be available in Week 7.

Derrick Nnadi injury update

Nnadi has a triceps injury but should be available after he was a full participant in all of the Chiefs’ practices this week.

Chiefs vs. 49ers injury report: Latest status updates, news for Week 7

Take a look at the Kansas City #Chiefs’ first injury report for their Week 7 Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the San Francisco #49ers.

The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs will face the 3-3 San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl LVIII rematch on October 20 after getting some much-needed time off on their bye week.

The Chiefs were back to work on Wednesday and practiced for the first time after their brief hiatus. 

Defensive end Mike Danna was the only member of Kansas City’s roster who did not practice and was listed with a pectoral injury. His official status for the Chiefs’ matchup against the 49ers on Sunday is questionable.

Three other players were listed on Kansas City’s report, but all were full participants in Wednesday’s practice. Clyde Edwards-Helaire has an illness, wide receiver Mecole Hardman is dealing with a knee injury, and defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi has a triceps injury.

Check out the official release, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

 

Stay tuned to see how these players progress ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 matchup at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.

Report: Chiefs to re-sign veteran DL Derrick Nnadi

The Kansas City #Chiefs are expected to re-sign veteran defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi.

The Kansas City Chiefs are returning another member of their defensive line with the expected re-signing of defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi. The defensive line is staying pact with some of the players that made it so effective in the latest Super Bowl title in 2023.

The res-signing was confirmed on Thursday evening by Nnadi’s agency, SportsTrust Advisors:

Nnadi is coming off a 2023 season in which he collected a sack and 29 tackles in 17 starts alongside Chris Jones. As a big body, he provided a presence and could stop the run from his defensive tackle position. Since the franchise drafted him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, he has been a vital starter in Steve Spagnuolo’s schemes.

The former Florida State standout has accumulated 222 tackles, five sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. The Chiefs are retaining much of the group that helped the defensive unit to new heights in 2023.