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Week 11 picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Chiefs

Philadelphia and Kansas City are just days away from a Monday night showdown and we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in Eagles vs. Chiefs

After a bye week that should allow both teams a renewed freshness, the Eagles and Chiefs are set for a semi-Super Bowl rematch at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

The two teams last met on Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII.

Kansas City defeated Philadelphia 38-35 in that matchup to earn their third Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The Chiefs enter Monday’s matchup on top of the AFC with a 7-2 record after defeating the Miami Dolphins 21-14 in Germany on Nov. 5.

Kansas City is looking to lock up an eighth-straight AFC West title.

Philadelphia is 8-1 and on top of the NFC East after a 33-28 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking.

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 38-35 loss to Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII

Here are key takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in #SuperBowl 57

The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35 on Sunday, to win their second Super Bowl title in the past four seasons.

An amazing contest was marred by a controversial holding penalty called on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry that gave the Chiefs a chance to run the clock down and kick a 27-yard game-winning field goal with eight seconds left, which Harrison Butker promptly made.

Regular season MVP Patrick Mahomes took home the Super Bowl LVII MVP as well after he finished 21 of 27 for 182 yards with three touchdowns. Kansas City scored a touchdown on its first three drives of the second half after trailing at halftime 24-14.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 27 of 37 for 304 yards passing, while also rushing for three touchdowns (15 carries, 70 yards) and tied the game at 35 on a two-point conversion with about five minutes left.

With the confetti falling and all eyes on NFL free agency, here are ten takeaways from the 38-35 loss.

Instant analysis of Eagles 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII

Here is the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in #SuperBowl 57

The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35 on Sunday, to win their second Super Bowl title in the past four seasons.

An amazing contest was marred by a controversial holding penalty called on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry that gave the Chiefs a chance to run the clock down and kick a 27-yard game-winning field goal with eight seconds left, which Harrison Butker promptly made.

Regular season MVP Patrick Mahomes took home the Super Bowl LVII MVP as well after he finished 21 of 27 for 182 yards with three touchdowns. Kansas City scored a touchdown on its first three drives of the second half after trailing at halftime 24-14.

With the confetti falling and all eyes on NFL free agency, here is an instant analysis of the devastating loss.

LOOK: Top photos from first half of Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LVII matchup

We’re looking at the top photos from the first half of the #SuperBowl 57 between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs

The Eagles were the NFL’s top team for the bulk of the 2022 regular season and they established themselves as the more physical team through 30 minutes of football in Super Bowl 57.

Buoyed by three total touchdowns from All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia jumped out to a 7-0 lead and overcame a fumble to lead 24-14 at the end of one half.

The Eagles were 6-10 on third downs and converted one crucial fourth down to finish off a scoring drive.

Patrick Mahomes reaggravated his ankle injury and his condition going forward in Glendale will be something to watch.

With the second half underway, here are the top photos from the first half of action in Super Bowl LVII.
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Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl LVII: 10 takeaways from first half as Philadelphia holds a 24-14 lead

Here are ten takeaways from the first half of #SuperBowl 57 as the Eagles lead the Chiefs 24-14 in Glendale, Arizona

The Eagles were the NFL’s top team for the bulk of the 2022 regular season and they established themselves as the more physical team through 30 minutes of football in Super Bowl 57.

Buoyed by three total touchdowns from All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia jumped out to a 7-0 lead and overcame a fumble to lead 24-14 at the end of one half.

The Eagles were 6-10 on third downs and converted one crucial fourth down to finish off a scoring drive.

Patrick Mahomes reaggravated his ankle injury and his condition going forward in Glendale will be something to watch.

With the second half underway, here are ten takeaways from the first half of action in Super Bowl LVII.

LOOK: Jalen Hurts with a 45-yard dime to A.J. Brown to put Eagles up 14-7 on Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles went up 14-7 on Kansas City Chiefs in the #SuperBowl after this 45-yard dime QB Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown for a touchdown

Jalen Hurts is dealing in Super Bowl LVII and just put the Eagles up 14-7 with a beautiful dime to star wide receiver, A.J. Brown.

Brown beat Chiefs rookie Trent McDuffie to the pylon and Hurts delivered a 45-yard dime to Brown that was a drop-in-the-basket style delivery from the All-Pro quarterback.

Hurts is now 10-12 passing for 128 yards and the one touchdown.

His counterpart on the other side, NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, is 6-9 for 78 yards and one touchdown, and Kansas City is all tied up with Philadelphia 14-14 after Nick Bolton returned a Jalen Hurts fumble for a touchdown.

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LOOK: Pregame sights, sounds from Super Bowl LVII

We’re looking at the pregame sights, and sounds from Super Bowl LVII including Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Purple Reign ensemble

After two weeks of buildup, the showdown is now upon us as the Eagles (14-3) and Chiefs (14-3) are set for a titanic matchup on Super Bowl Sunday.

It will be a matchup of the top two MVP finalists, along with two siblings’ All-Pros meeting in Jason Kelce for the Eagles and Travis Kelce for the Chiefs.

The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-5 all-time against the Kansas City Chiefs, including a 42-30 loss at Lincoln Financial Field last October.

With the festivities now underway, here’s a running pregame look at sights, sounds and Super Bowl fits.

Eagles vs. Chiefs: 5 matchups to watch on defense during Super Bowl LVll

We’re looking at 5 matchups to watch when Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are on offense against the Eagles’ defense during #SuperBowl 57

After two weeks of buildup, the showdown is now upon us as the Eagles (14-3) and Chiefs (14-3) are set for a titanic matchup on Super Bowl Sunday.

It will be a matchup of the top two MVP finalists, along with two siblings’ All-Pros meeting in Jason Kelce for the Eagles and Travis Kelce for the Chiefs.

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, here are five matchups to watch when the Eagles are on defense against the Chiefs.

Philadelphia Eagles roster: 53-man roster by jersey number for Super Bowl LVII

We’re previewing the final updated 53-man roster for the Philadelphia Eagles #SuperBowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs

After two weeks of buildup, the showdown is now upon us as the Eagles (14-3) and Chiefs (14-3) are set for a titanic matchup on Super Bowl Sunday.

It will be a matchup of the top two MVP finalists, along with two siblings’ All-Pros meeting in Jason Kelce for the Eagles and Travis Kelce for the Chiefs.

The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-5 all-time against the Kansas City Chiefs, including a 42-30 loss at Lincoln Financial Field last October.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of Super Bowl LVII matchup vs. Chiefs

The Eagles activated punter Arryn Siposs from Injured Reserve and elevated Anthony Harris and Greg Ward to the active roster #SuperBowl matchup vs. Chiefs

The Eagles announced three roster moves ahead of Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona, as the team activated punter Arryn Siposs from injured reserve.

Siposs had been out since the Week 14 win over the Giants, suffering an ankle injury while trying to advance a punt.

Philadelphia also elevated safety Anthony Harris and wide receiver Greg Ward up from the practice squad to the active roster for the final game of the season.