Kansas City Chiefs Player Picks for Super Bowl LIX

For the second time in three years, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will clash in the Super Bowl. Their last meeting in Super Bowl 57 ended with a dramatic 38-35 Chiefs victory in the second-highest-scoring Super Bowl ever. This time, the stage is set in New Orleans, and both teams arrive with new weapons and challenges.

The Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, continue to redefine offensive efficiency. Though their passing attack isn’t as explosive as in past seasons, Mahomes’ ability to extend plays and make timely runs has been key. Rookie WR Xavier Worthy and veteran WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown add new dimensions to the passing game, while Travis Kelce remains the focal point. Defensively, Steve Spagnuolo’s unit has been dominant, with Chris Jones anchoring a disruptive front and a disciplined secondary limiting big plays.

The Eagles, still fueled by their heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl 57, have transformed into a run-first powerhouse behind Jalen Hurts and offseason acquisition Saquon Barkley. Their physical rushing attack has overwhelmed defenses throughout the postseason, and their revamped defense, led by Vic Fangio, is one of the most well-rounded units in the league.

With elite coaching, battle-tested quarterbacks, and playmakers on both sides, Super Bowl LIX promises to be exquisite. Here’s how the Chiefs offense matches up against Philadelphia’s No. 1-ranked defense and which players could make the biggest impact.

How the Chiefs Can Attack the Eagles Defense

The Eagles defense is elite, but the Chiefs have repeatedly proven that they can find ways to win on the biggest stage. Three key areas will define this matchup:

• Mahomes’ Mobility: Philadelphia’s pass rush is relentless, but Mahomes has historically countered this by extending plays with his legs. He ran for 43 yards and two touchdowns against Buffalo in the AFC Championship and has topped 25 rushing yards in all four of his previous Super Bowl appearances.
• Hollywood Brown’s Speed: With defenders focused on Kelce and Worthy, Brown is primed to make an impact. He posted 35 yards in the AFC Championship and has the explosiveness to break loose for a big play against a defense occasionally susceptible to deep balls.
• DeAndre Hopkins in the Red Zone: Despite a limited role in the postseason, Hopkins remains one of the best jump-ball receivers in the league. Andy Reid is known for dialing up surprises, and this could be the perfect moment for Hopkins to shine.

Our Player Picks for Super Bowl LIX

Our Pick: Patrick Mahomes to Record 25+ Rushing Yards

Mahomes has hit this number in every Super Bowl he’s played, and his ability to scramble on second-and-longs and third-downs will likely be needed to extend drives. At this point, we’ve seen him pull off big runs so many times in the playoffs, even if the Eagles key in on stopping this aspect of his game, Mahomes will still probably figure out a way to get it done.

Our Pick: Hollywood Brown to Record 40+ Receiving Yards

Brown resurfaced and caught our attention in the AFC Championship after a two-game, nine-catch regular season (due to injury) and a two-target, zero-catch Divisional Round performance. With Kelce and Worthy drawing coverage, he can break a couple of big plays. His speed makes him a threat to surpass this mark with just one or two receptions.

Our Pick: DeAndre Hopkins to Score 1+ Touchdown

Hopkins has been quiet in the postseason, but don’t be surprised if Andy Reid schemes up a red-zone opportunity for him. With 83 career touchdowns, Hopkins knows how to find the end zone, and this could be his moment.