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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.

How much has Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt earned in his career?

Here’s how much money Kansas City #Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has earned in his NFL career

The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran running back Kareem Hunt when star rusher Isiah Pacheco suffered a serious injury in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

In Hunt’s second stint with the Chiefs, he has once again been a reliable weapon for the offense.

How much money has Hunt earned in his NFL career?

With eight years of experience under his belt, Hunt has earned a total of $19,488,465 per Spotrac. He is currently on a one-year contract with the Chiefs worth $1,210,000.

Kansas City picked Hunt in the third round of the 2017 draft. Hunt’s stock quickly rose after he excelled while filling in for veteran Spencer Ware, who was the Chiefs’ injured starter.

He earned the honor of being named to the 2018 Pro Bowl team due to his outstanding performance.

Due to an off-field incident, Kansas City waived Hunt in 2018, and he later signed with the Cleveland Browns before becoming a free agent in 2024.

How much money did Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt make this season?

Here’s how much money Kansas City #Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt earned during the 2024-2025 season

Running back Kareem Hunt is in his second stint with the Kansas City Chiefs after he rejoined the team in Week 4 of the regular season.

Hunt provided a massive boost for the offense, which had just lost star rusher Isiah Pacheco to a leg injury that kept him on injured reserve for much of the regular season.

How much money did Hunt make this season?

Hunt has a one-year contract for $1,210,000, per Spotrac. From what is known about his contract, there were no bonuses, and he was only paid a base salary.

His hit to Kansas City’s salary cap was marginal at only $820,833. This allowed the Chiefs’ front office to add additional talent to the roster, further aiding the franchise in its attempt to earn a Super Bowl LIX berth.

Hunt will be a free agent in 2025 unless he agrees to an extension with Kansas City or is picked up by a different franchise.

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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Eagles injury report: Brandon Graham among three questionable for Super Bowl LIX

Patrick Mahomes has injury designation and is ready to go while , while Jalen Carter was a full Participant and Brandon Graham is questionable for Super Bowl LIX

The Eagles and Chiefs released their final injury reports for the Super Bowl. Both teams have star players with designations ahead of Sunday’s finale for the Lombardi Trophy.

For Philadelphia, Nick Gates (groin), Brandon Graham (elbow), and C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) are all questionable for Sunday.

Britain Covey (neck) has been ruled out.

Jalen Carter (illness), Zack Baun (groin), Covey (neck), Landon Dickerson (knee), Dallas Goedert (ankle), Cam Jurgens (back), Kenny Gainwell (concussion) and C.J. Uzomah (abdomen were all full participants.

Gainwell, Covey, Graham, and Uzomah were all listed as questionable before the team departed for New Orleans, so the running back may have cleared the protocol.

The Chiefs put out their practice report for Friday, and Matt Araiza (illness), Patrick Mahomes (ankle), and OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) were full participants.

Sky Moore is doubtful.

Mahomes has been listed on the report every week since Week 16 after he sprained his right ankle against the Browns in a December 15 game.

He has remained a full participant, though, in the entire postseason.

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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).

2025 Super Bowl: 4 best Kansas City Chiefs prop bets

Highlighting 4 Kansas City Chiefs prop bet predictions for the 2025 Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) and the Philadelphia Eagles (17-3) meet Sunday for Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX). I’ve analyzed BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds and tabbed the 4 best Chiefs Super Bowl prop bets — listed below — as part of SportsbookWire’s expert NFL picks and predictions for the biggest game of the year.

The Chiefs and Eagles meet for all of the marbles for the second time in the past 3 seasons, this time in New Orleans.

While we can’t exactly use the last meeting as a blueprint of what is going to happen this time around, as we have different personnel, schemes, etc., we can use it as a reference point for some of the guys who were around before. And, we certainly know what Chiefs players are capable of doing in the big game, as this is their third consecutive trip to the big game, and the fifth time we’re seeing the likes of QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce, etc. in the Super Bowl in just the past 6 years.

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Best Chiefs Super Bowl prop bets

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:53 p.m. ET.

QB Patrick Mahomes UNDER 253.5 passing yards (-118)

Mahomes threw for 245 yards in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, and he managed just 177 yards in the AFC Divisional Round against the Houston Texans.

Mahomes threw for 320 yards in his final regular-season appearance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he threw for 260 yards against the Texans in a Saturday game in late December.

This is a rather high number for Mahomes, though. The Chiefs don’t really wing the ball down the field for giant plays, but they move the ball down the field rather methodically on short to intermediate routes to plays like TE Travis Kelce, or dump-offs to the running backs, etc. Don’t expect huge passing totals from Mahomes.

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RB Kareem Hunt OVER 42.5 rushing yards (-140)

In this second tour with the team, Hunt has been instrumental in the run to the Super Bowl.

In the Wild Card round against the Texans, he posted 44 rushing yards with 5.5 yards per attempt, and he added 64 rushing yards in the AFC title game against the Bills, although his average per tote dipped to 3.8 yards apiece.

He appears to have the confidence of the coaching staff right now, and not RB Isiah Pacheco, who has been slow to re-gain effectiveness after a lengthy injury absence.

RB Kareem Hunt ANYTIME TD SCORER (+140)

As mentioned, Hunt appears to be the runner of choice for coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City offense in this postseason, not Pacheco.

Hunt was able to find the end zone in each of the team’s 2 playoff games, and he also scored in his final 2 regular-season appearances, so he is working on a 4-game streak with at least 1 TD run. At plus-money, he is a good bet as he attempts to extend that streak. And, remember, he last appeared in Kansas City during the 2018 season, so he will be playing in his first Super Bowl with the team, so look for Hunt to be overly energetic.

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TE Travis Kelce OVER 6.5 receptions (+120)

Kelce is like a comfortable, old blanket for Mahomes. When all else fails, he knows he has the tried-and-true option at his disposal. The 2 have been through a lot in this extended dynasty run, and when it matters most, that’s where the quarterback will look first.

Kelce was mostly non-existent in the AFC Championship Game, going for just 2 receptions and 19 yards, but he did roll up 7 receptions for 117 yards and a score against the Texans in the Divisional Round, which marked a season high for receiving yards and average yards per catch in a single game.

In last season’s Super Bowl, Kelce managed 9 receptions for 93 yards, although that game did go deep into overtime, too. Still, against the Eagles, he had 6 grabs for 81 yards and a score in Super Bowl LVII. In Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a losing effort, he went for 10 receptions and 133 yards.

Kelce has 31 receptions in 4 Super Bowl appearances, averaging nearly 8 catches for game. At plus-money, it’s a good value play.

BET OVER (+120).

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Eagles Thursday Super Bowl LIX Practice Report: Jalen Carter logs a full practice

Patrick Mahomes remains on Kansas City Chiefs injury report as a full participant, while Jalen Carter was a full Participant and DeVonta Smith was limited

The Eagles and Chiefs released their Thursday injury reports for the Super Bowl. Both teams have star players with designations ahead of next Sunday’s finale for the Lombardi Trophy.

For Philadelphia, Nick Gates (groin), Brandon Graham (elbow), and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were all limited participants.

Jalen Carter (illness), Zack Baun (groin), Britain Covey (neck), Landon Dickerson (knee), Dallas Goedert (ankle), Cam Jurgens (back), Kenny Gainwell (concussion) and C.J. Uzomah (abdomen were all full participants.

Gainwell, Covey, Graham, and Uzomah were all listed as questionable before the team departed for New Orleans.

The Chiefs put out their practice report for Thursday, and Matt Araiza (illness), Patrick Mahomes (ankle), and OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) were full participants. Wide receiver Sky Moore was a limited participant.

Mahomes has been listed on the report every week since Week 16 after he sprained his right ankle against the Browns in a December 15 game.

He has remained a full participant, though, in the entire postseason.

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Eagles vs. Chiefs, Super Bowl injury updates: Latest news on DeVonta Smith, Jalen Carter

Patrick Mahomes remains on Kansas City Chiefs injury report as a full participant, while Jalen Carter and DeVonta Smith were limited participants

The Eagles and Chiefs released their Wednesday injury reports for the Super Bowl. Both teams must have star players with designations ahead of next Sunday’s finale for the Lombardi Trophy.

For Philadelphia,  DT Jalen Carter (illness), Kenneth Gainwell (concussion), Brandon Graham (elbow), and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) were all limited participants.

Zack Baun (groin), Britain Covey (neck), Landon Dickerson (knee), Dallas Goedert (ankle), Cam Jurgens (back), and C.J. Uzomah (abdomen were all full participants.

Gainwell, Covey, Graham, and Uzomah are all listed as questionable before the team departs for New Orleans.

The Chiefs put out their practice report for Wednesday, and The only Kansas City player limited in practice today was WR Skyy Moore (abdomen). QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) were full participants.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains on the report with his lingering ankle injury. Mahomes has been listed on the report every week since Week 16 after he sprained his right ankle against the Browns in a December 15 game.

He has remained a full participant, though, in the entire postseason.

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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. ***