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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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NFL rumors: Chiefs to tender exclusive rights free agent DL Malik Herring

The #Chiefs are expected to tender exclusive rights free agent Malik Herring.

The defensive line keeps familiar depth for the upcoming 2024 season as the Kansas City Chiefs lock up one of their own ahead of free agency.

Defensive lineman Malik Herring is staying in Kansas City for another season following a report from Chiefs Digest he’s received a qualifying tender from the team. The 26-year-old was set to become an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) for the Chiefs, avoiding the deadline. He was a steady contributor in limited action last season, tallying ten tackles and 1.5 sacks in seven games.

The massive re-signing of All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones became official Monday as the front office attempts to continue building around the star. Herring has floated between being active and inactive on gameday but has played well when given time on the field, significantly raising his value on Joe Cullen’s defensive line.

Herring secured four tackles in the postseason on the way to Super Bowl LVIII, showing Steve Spagnuolo’s trust in him during pressure situations.

Herring will head into 2024 with an opportunity to compete for more playing time in the defense’s rotation. The former Georgia Bulldog was an undrafted free agent in 2021, signing with the Chiefs shortly after that year’s NFL Draft.

Chiefs DL Malik Herring led Kansas City in PFF grade vs. Chargers

#Chiefs DL Malik Herring earned Kansas City’s best PFF grade for his performance against the Chargers in Week 18.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ remarkable win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18 presented an opportunity for many of the team’s lesser-known players to get meaningful snaps against a bitter divisional rival.

Kansas City elected to rest many of its starters for the game after cementing their spot as the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs in Week 17. One defensive lineman, Malik Herring, made the most of his chance to see the field against Los Angeles.

He was given an 84.8 grade from Pro Football Focus for his effort against the Chargers, which was the best mark of any Chiefs player in the win.

While Herring is unlikely to see significant action in the playoffs, his stellar performance in Week 18 may make him a candidate to get more playing time next season.

It isn’t often that a relatively unknown player leads a championship-caliber roster in any category, so Herring’s accomplishment against Los Angeles shouldn’t go unnoticed by fans or his coaches.

Former Georgia Bulldogs Mecole Hardman, Malik Herring head to Super Bowl

Hardman & Herring vs. Davis & Dean in SBLVII

Former Georgia Bulldogs receiver Mecole Hardman and defensive lineman Malik Herring are headed to Super Bowl LVII with the Kansas City Chiefs after the Chiefs 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday night.

Hardman, Herring and the Chiefs will face the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, including former Bulldogs Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Hardman is currently listed as questionable for the Super Bowl after reagravating a pelvis injury on Sunday night.

Hardman racked up 297 yards on 25 catches and six total touchdowns in 2022.

Super Bowl LVII is set to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET and will air on CBS.

Chiefs DE Malik Herring is next man up with DE Mike Danna injured

#Chiefs DE Mike Danna has been ruled out for Week 3 and Andy Reid says that DE Malik Herring is the next man up at the position.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without DE Mike Danna for Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts. Danna suffered a calf injury at the end of the Week 2 game and has missed practice all week. Reid officially ruled him out during his Friday press conference.

It’s a big loss for the Chiefs, as Danna has the third-most pressures on the team through two weeks according to PFF. A big theme this week has been the “next man up” mentality, with Willie Gay Jr.’s suspension at the forefront of the discussion. This situation is no different for Kansas City.

While rookie DE George Karlaftis and veterans Frank Clark and Carlos Dunlap will play the majority of the snaps in Indy, Chiefs HC Andy Reid revealed that they have one player in mind as the next man up in place of Danna. Reid was asked by ESPN’s Adam Teicher whether the next man up would be former fourth-round draft pick Joshua Kaindoh.

“He’s not right now,” Reid said. “We’ve had more than we need (depth-wise) there. We’ll let 94 (Malik Herring) jump in there and get a few reps, potentially.”

Herring sat out the 2021 NFL season with a knee injury that he suffered in practice at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. He made the 53-man roster this year, but has been a healthy scratch to this point. Should he play on Sunday against the Colts as Reid suggests, he’ll be making his NFL debut.

“(It’s a) dream come true to make my first NFL debut,” Herring told Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick. “I can’t wait to see how it goes.”

The former Georgia Bulldog recorded three pressures during the 2022 NFL preseason, including one sack against the Chicago Bears in preseason Week 1. Listed at 6-3 and 275 pounds, Herring has a good combination of size and speed, which should make him difficult for tackles to handle when aligned outside. A big part of Danna’s game was the versatility to play inside on clear passing downs. It’s unclear whether the Chiefs will ask Herring to do the same.

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Former Georgia Bulldog makes Chiefs’ roster year after tearing ACL

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Malik Herring has made the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster

Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Malik Herring has made the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster. Herring was not selected in the 2021 NFL draft after tearing his right ACL at the 2021 Senior Bowl.

Herring was projected to be selected in the middle rounds of the draft before his injury. Herring’s late January 2021 injury was a key reason he was not picked in the 2021 draft.

Herring’s presence helped Georgia have great run defenses that were also disruptive of quarterbacks. Herring had four career sacks, four career pass deflections and 76 career tackles at Georgia.

Now, Herring will have a chance to earn playing time and a spot on the game day active roster. Herring is dealing with an oblique injury, but is happy to make Kansas City’s roster.

The former Georgia Bulldog standout had a strong start in the preseason. He recorded four tackles, a half sack and a quarterback hit in his first game this preseason.

Here’s how Herring reacted to making Kansas City’s roster:

Herring overcame a lot to make Kansas City’s roster. An NFL player’s rookie season is critical for his development.

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