Tag: Super Bowl LVII

WATCH: Chiefs DB Nazeeh Johnson works out after recovering from season-ending injury

Nazeeh Johnson was seen working out this week after recovering from a season-ending injury that held him out of the #Chiefs’ 2023 campaign.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson isn’t a household name in Western Missouri yet but may get his chance to earn a key role in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense next season after sitting out in 2023 due to an injury he sustained in training camp.

Johnson was a seventh-round pick by the Chiefs in 2022 and made minor contributions in Kansas City’s run to Super Bowl LVII last year.

A video of Johnson working out circulated on Twitter this week, sparking hope in some fans that he may be able to make a full comeback next season.

While Johnson may face an uphill battle to earn a starting spot on the Chiefs’ elite defense, Spagnuolo isn’t been shy about rotating players in and out of his lineups, so meaningful action may not be out of the question for the former Marshall product.

If he moves as well in the preseason as he did in this video, fans around the country may get acquainted with the up-and-coming defensive back sooner than some might expect.

The Chiefs keep winning Super Bowls with a play taken from the Jaguars

The Chiefs keep scoring Super Bowl touchdowns with “Corn Dog,” a play they took straight out of the Jaguars’ playbook.

For the second year in a row and the third time in five seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions. On Sunday, the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers by scoring a walk-off touchdown in overtime.

If the 3-yard pass to Mecole Hardman that ended the game looked a little familiar, it’s because it was essentially the same play-call that resulted in two Chiefs touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles last year in Super Bowl LVII.

“Believe it or not, we had ‘Corn Dog’ last year and that was ‘Corn Dog’ [this year],” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told ESPN’s Booger McFarland after the game. “This was ‘Corn Dog’ with a little mustard and ketchup.”

So what’s “Corn Dog”? Well, it’s a play the Chiefs snagged straight from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playbook.

Shortly after Kansas City beat Philadelphia last year, The Athletic’s Rustin Dodd was told by then-Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy showed the team a play from the Jaguars’ October 2022 game against the Eagles.

On Saturday night, Bieniemy had put a play up on the screen for everyone on the Chiefs’ offense to see. It came from the Eagles’ game against the Jaguars earlier this season, and it featured Jacksonville receiver Jamal Agnew faking as if he were going in motion before stopping, reversing course and getting open for a touchdown.

“(Bieniemy) put it on tape and said: ‘Hey, like, if they do this, this guy is wide open. It’s man (coverage),'” Henne said. “They’re just trying to protect themselves from the jet sweep and trying to bubble over the top and get an extra player (on the other side of the field). But we faked the jet twice, and they didn’t figure it out.”

Here’s what that play looked like in action when the Jaguars used it:

And here it is all three times the Chiefs have used it for Super Bowl touchdowns:

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson began his NFL coaching career as an assistant on Reid’s staff in Philadelphia and eventually worked his way up to quarterbacks coach. He then followed Reid to Kansas City and served as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator for three seasons.

While it’s now been eight years since they’ve been on the same staff, it seems Pederson’s offensive designs are still helping Reid find ways to get his team into the end zone.

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Great USC Super Bowl moments

Mike Garrett played in the L.A. Coliseum in the first Super Bowl. USC has continued to create memorable Super Bowl moments.

The USC Trojans have left a significant imprint on the Super Bowl. 1965 Heisman Trophy winner Mike Garrett, a future athletic director at the University of Southern California, played in the very first Super Bowl, which was held in USC’s home stadium, the Los Angeles Coliseum. He won a Super Bowl three years later in Super Bowl IV against a Minnesota Vikings team with Ron Yary, who won the 1967 national championship at USC and became the cornerstone of an elite Viking offensive line which propelled the franchise to four Super Bowl appearances and a full decade of NFL relevance. Bud Grant’s Vikings were annual NFC contenders throughout the 1970s, always a threat to make the Super Bowl.

Over 50 years after Mike Garrett and Ron Yary met in Super Bowl IV, USC’s Ronald Jones won Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs. USC has written quite a story in the Super Bowl. Last year, JuJu Smith-Schuster made a difference for the Chiefs when they defeated USC’s Marlon Tuipulotu and the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

Take a trip down Memory Lane with this look at some of the memorable USC Super Bowl moments from the past 57 years.

One year ago: Reliving JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Super Bowl LVII win with the Chiefs

JuJu Smith-Schuster had a night he will never forget at #SuperBowlLVII. Relive his game of glory and the reactions which poured in.

Former USC Trojans star JuJu Smith-Schuster has had a roller-coaster NFL career. However, none of it mattered after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl one year ago.

Smith-Schuster caught seven passes in Super Bowl LVII. He was held by Philadelphia Eagle defensive back James Bradberry on a third-down pass inside the final two minutes. The holding penalty enabled the Chiefs to drain the Eagles’ timeouts and run the clock down to 11 seconds before kicking the winning field goal with eight seconds left. Smith-Schuster played a key role in helping his team win the Super Bowl. It’s the latest Lombardi Trophy for a Trojan football product.

There was a lot of news attached to Smith-Schuster’s Super Bowl victory. The fact that he was the focal point of the game’s most important and controversial play made him even more central to the postgame conversation. Regardless of what you think about that penalty call, this much is true: Another USC player is a Super Bowl champion.

Eagles: 11 takeaways from Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni’s end-of-season press conference

We’re looking at 11 key takeaways from the Eagles end of the season press conference with Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni

The Eagles held their annual season-ending press conferences.

Unlike the 2023 version, we’ll head into the offseason with uncertainty about the team’s identity, coaching staff, and direction on both sides of the football.

Brian Johnson and Sean Desai are out, while there are 20 pending free agents, but other than that, Philadelphia will enter the 2024 offseason with front-office continuity, draft assets, and a clear plan for improving around Jalen Hurts.

Here are 11 takeaways and notes from the presser.

Eagles vs Chiefs: How to watch, listen and stream Week 11

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) return from their bye week for a Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) who return from their bye week as well.

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) return from their bye week for a Super Bowl LVII matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) who return from their bye week as well. There will be multiple storylines throughout this game, including the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance, Jalen Hurts’ knee recovery and Kelce brother vs Kelce brother once again.

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs

8:15 PM ET on Monday, November 20

Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri

How to watch

Monday’s game will be broadcast on ESPN. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be in the broadcast booth. Lisa Salters will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Kansas City: For Chiefs fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WDAF (106.5 The Wolf). Fans can also listen to the Chiefs app in the Kansas City market.

The game will also be on Westwood One Radio. Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner will be on the call.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 825 or 226, Kansas City – Ch. 815 or 225 AND National – Ch. 88

Social Media

Follow along on Twitter
Facebook, Thacover2NFL.

Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Chiefs game

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) in a primetime Super Bowl rematch showdown on Monday night.

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) in a primetime Super Bowl rematch showdown on Monday night. Besides the many storylines surrounding this game all week, this may be quite a fun game to bet on since both teams are atop the NFL right now.

BetMGM has the Chiefs winning the game at (-150) odds, while the Eagles are (+125) underdogs. Check out great bets and a parlay ahead of the primetime matchup.

T. Kelce Anytime TD

I think even with Taylor Swift not at the game, Kelce is still going to find a way to score. This bet almost feels like a lock for the Chiefs each week, but particularly against their Super Bowl rival, Kelce is going to find the end zone at some point.

D. Smith Anytime TD

Because A.J. Brown thrived lately, the Chiefs are going to be scheming against stopping him. While Brown is (potentially) locked down, Hurts will have to look to his other unstoppable wide receiver, DeVonta Smith, for a touchdown during the game.

Over 45.5 Total Points

Let’s be real. This game will either be really back-and-forth or both defenses will show up to the plate. This over is certainly going to hit if it’s anything like the Super Bowl, where both teams put up at least 35+ points each.

Jenn’s Philly-Philly Parlay (+130, BetMGM)

J. Hurts 1+ Passing TDs

D. Swift O 44.5 Rushing Yards

A.J. Brown O 69.5 Receiving Yards

Check out EaglesWire all season long for Eagles betting and analysis.

Eagles vs Patriots: How to watch, listen and stream Week 1

The Philadelphia Eagles kick off the season on the road with a Super Bowl rematch, but not last season’s big game. They face the New England Patriots on the road on for Week 1 of the 2023-24 season.

The Philadelphia Eagles kick off the season on the road with a Super Bowl rematch, but not last season’s big game. They face the New England Patriots on the road for Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the preseason game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots

4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 10.

Gillette Stadium ­– Foxborough, Massachusetts

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on CBS. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be in the booth, and Tracy Wolfson will be reporting from the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Patriots: For Patriots fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on 98.5 The Sports Hub. The desktop version of Patriots.com/Audio/Live will provide a live feed of the game. Fans can also listen to the Patriots app in the New England market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 135 or 385 and New England – Ch. 82 or 229

Social Media

Follow along on Twitter
Facebook, Thacover2NFL.

WATCH: Chiefs unveil Super Bowl LVII banner at Arrowhead Stadium

The Kansas City #Chiefs unveiled their Super Bowl LVII banner just before their matchup against the #Lions kicked off on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs unveiled their new Super Bowl LVII banner at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night as they celebrated their most recent championship ahead of a Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt led the packed stadium in a countdown before the covering was loosed to reveal the slick banner that will sit above the press box until the team wins its next Super Bowl.

“We could not have done it without the best fans in the National Football League,” Hunt said before the unveiling.

This banner represents an exceptional achievement by Kansas City, which won its second championship of the Patrick Mahomes era back in February. Banner nights like the one the Chiefs enjoyed on Thursday are a rare occasion, and fans would certainly be pleased to get a chance to participate in another celebration next season.

The team’s road to championship defense starts tonight, and with some luck, Kansas Citians may get their wish next September.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on returning to the site of Super Bowl LVII

#Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t overly concerned about returning to State Farm Stadium after Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVII victory. | from: @EdEaston

The memories of a Super Bowl victory never disappear for those that lived through such an accomplishment. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has enjoyed that triumph twice already in his career and still won’t let nostalgia cloud his view for more success in the future.

Mahomes was last on the field in Arizona for Super Bowl LVII leaving with his second title and MVP award. The events of February are still bringing joy to Chiefs fans, but Mahomes addressed the media on Thursday his reasons for leaving that in the past.

“We have a lot of stuff that we’d continue to work on,” Mahomes explained. “And so, I kind of set it up to the ring ceremony. It was kind of it’s it. We’re trying to go back and get another one. And so you’ll, I’m sure when I first stepped on the field, there’ll be a little bit of looking around and saying, ‘Hey, man, it was a great time last time we’re here, but we got a job to do’ and that’s to get better, playing against a Cardinals team that played a really good first preseason game. And so we know it’s gonna be a mentality of going out there and playing our best football.”

Mahomes and the first-team offense want to correct much of their slow start on Sunday with a solid outing on familiar turf.