Kansas City got here after going 14-3 during the regular season, winning the AFC West and earning the AFC's top seed. They beat the Jaguars in the divisional round and then knocked off the Bengals in the AFC title game. Meanwhile the Eagles got here by also going 14-3, winning the NFC East and earning the NFC's top seed. They then downed the Giants in the divisional round and the 49ers in the NFC title game, and in dominating fashion.
Its a battle of the league's best offense in Kansas City going against the leagues top defense in Philadelphia. Not only that, but the Eagles have the best rushing attack in the entire NFL this season, which seems to have become a lost artform in today's NFL. Don't get us wrong, the Eagles have a solid passing attack, but its their running game that's going to carry them on the offensive side of the football. What makes this interesting is how well Jalen Hurts could handle this stage, as he's new to playing in the big game. But he's proven this year that he can handle pressure situations. Besides the run game, the defense for the Eagles has been best in the league this season. And as we've seen in the past in the big game, the top defense in the league will get the win almost every time.
But they are going up against the best offense in the NFL this year. Kansas City has not only the top overall offense in the NFL but the best passing attack in the league as well. They also have the 9th best rushing attack in the league as well during the regular season. So its a pretty given fact that the Chiefs have a potent attack. What has me a little worried here is if the KC defense can hang and contain what the Eagles can do in their running game. KC is no slouch on defense, but they aren't as potent as what Philly can do.
We've seen this act before in the big game, where its the battle of the league4's top offense going against the league's top defense. The defense has won every time before. Mahomes is special, like really special and has the ability to be able to create magic. This year I'm not sure how much magic Mahomes is going to have to overcome the Eagles run game.
Pick: Eagles 34, Chiefs 27
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