NFL Legend Sounds Alarm Against Eagles’ Controversial Move as Andy Reid Clears Stance on Trick Plays in Super Bowl
Chiefs vs. Eagles: Round Two—Who Takes It This Time? Nick Sirianni vs. Andy Reid.
For the second time in three years, KC and Philly are set to battle for the Lombardi Trophy. A Super Bowl rematch isn’t something you see often, and yet, here we are again—two teams with unfinished business. The Chiefs took the last one in a 38-35 thriller, but the Eagles have reloaded. And this time? They’ve got Saquon Barkley leading the charge. (It’s a name you’re reading in every article, now, isn’t it?)
Philly’s offense looks even more dangerous, and Barkley has been an absolute wrecking ball. The dude has outrushed Kansas City’s entire team by himself this postseason—442 yards vs. 185. That’s not just impressive, that’s dominance. Can the Chiefs defense, which started the season strong but has struggled lately, hold up against him? That’s the million-dollar question. Because if they can’t slow him down, this game could turn into a long night for Kansas City.
Then there’s the “Tush Push”—Philly’s not-so-secret weapon. Luke Kuechly broke it down: “I think Philly just does it in such a different manner than anybody else in the NFL… There’s so much power and strength on the inside there.” And he’s right. Jalen Hurts and that Eagles O-line have turned a simple QB sneak into an almost automatic conversion. The Chiefs defense better have a plan, or they’re going to spend the night watching Hurts inch his way to first downs, over and over again.
Of course, Kansas City isn’t showing up empty-handed. They’ve won nine straight playoff games and are looking to become the first team ever to three-peat in the Super Bowl era. That’s a kingdom right there for you. And if there’s one thing we know about Patrick Mahomes, it’s that he is a monster in postseason. Then, add Travis Kelce into the mixture who will possibly have the Last Dance in the SB, so good luck against the beast he’d unleash. And finally, Andy Reid looking to cement his legacy even further.
However, defensively, though, Kansas City has work to do. They finished the season ranked eighth against the run, but lately? They’ve been gashed, giving up 164 rushing yards per game over the last month. That’s a major red flag when you’re about to face a team that just set a playoff record with seven rushing touchdowns in one game. If the Chiefs don’t tighten up in the trenches, this could get ugly fast.
Then there’s the Eagles’ defense. They’ve forced 10 turnovers and racked up 10 sacks this postseason. Their mission? Get to Mahomes, disrupt the rhythm, and make life miserable for Kansas City’s offense. If they can do that, they’ll put themselves in prime position to rewrite history and erase the heartbreak from two years ago.
And as for what Luke said, well, it’s better to just take his advice because he is 3-2 against Philly… Hmm, the other side? 0-2 against the Chiefs. That sumps it up, isn’t it? Kansas just do it. Doesn’t matter how they do it, but they just know to get that W.
Andy Reid and Co. know how to cook something special in Super Bowl
Pat McAfee got straight to the point when he had Reid on his show: Are we still drawing ridiculous plays to maybe drop ’em into the Super Bowl? Reid didn’t hesitate. “That’s the fun part,” he said. “I’ve got 51 percent of the vote, but I’m still open-minded.” Translation? Expect something unexpected when the Chiefs hit the red zone.
We’ve seen it before—remember ‘Shift to Rose Bowl Right Parade’ in Super Bowl LIV? That little pre-snap carousel left the 49ers momentarily stunned, just long enough for Damien Williams to punch forward for a critical first down. And in Super Bowl LVII, the Chiefs took advantage of Philly’s over-aggressive corners with Corndog—twice—leading to two easy touchdowns.
Fast forward to this postseason, and Reid is still out-scheming defenses. Against Buffalo in the AFC Championship, the Chiefs broke out a diamond backfield look, something they hadn’t shown all season. Mahomes lined up between Travis Kelce and Noah Gray, with Isiah Pacheco in the back.
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The result? A perfectly executed RPO that had the Bills defense second-guessing, giving Pacheco just enough daylight to punch in a 12-yard score. Then, in the fourth quarter, Mahomes kept one himself, following his blockers to the end zone. “I pulled some of those RPO reads I’ve had all season long,” Mahomes admitted. “It’s the playoffs—you’ve got to keep the defense honest.”
And let’s talk about 65 Toss Power Trap. The Chiefs didn’t just dust off an old play—they paid tribute to the franchise’s roots. The play, made famous in Super Bowl IV by Hank Stram and Len Dawson, was called again in the AFC title game. Sure, it didn’t break wide open like in 1970, but the symbolism wasn’t lost on Mahomes. “The history of this play, the history of this organization runs through this entire team,” he said. “Next time, we’ll try to find a way to get it in the end zone.”
So, what’s next? The Eagles defense better be on high alert. Will Reid tweak Corndog one more time? Or maybe roll out something we’ve never seen before? Cheeseburger, inspired from Jason Kelce to beat his Eagles, finished by Trav… That’d be certainly the perfect nail in the coffin, wouldn’t it?
