Week 2 of the regular season will feature a reedition of the last Super Bowl when the champion of the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles, hosts the champion of the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs. This game comes fresh in mind when considering Super Bowl LIX, where the Eagles took the Lombardi Trophy after beating the Chiefs 40-22 in one of the modern upsets in NFL history. Let’s see which team is the favorite at PayPerHead.
Essential Info for Eagles vs Chiefs Prediction
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 14
- Time: 3:25 p.m. CT
- Broadcast: FOX
- Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
A Detailed Breakdown of Eagles vs Chiefs
Somehow, this game wasn’t set for Sunday Night Football, but anyway, it promised to be one of the most vibrant games of the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs must seek not only to avenge the last Super Bowl but also to get back on track after the loss in Brazil against the Chargers in Week 1.
The records say that the winner of the Super Bowl has won the rematch seven out of 9 times in the following regular season. Still, the books have never registered Patrick Mahomes starting 0-2 in his career, although coach Andy Reid did in his second season as a Chiefs coach. In any case, the recent numbers can throw some light in terms of performance and set some expectations. The Chiefs lost their Week 1 game against an inspired Justin Herbert, who scored three touchdowns in 318 yards, testing the Chiefs’ defense. The challenge will be the same with another elite quarterback like Jalen Hurts, who registered 152 yds, 19-23, 94.2 rate, and also 62 running yards with 2 TD.
The Matchup’s Most Important Players
Eagles will present themselves with not less than one of the best running backs in the league: Saquon Barkley. In Week 1, the laureate RB scored a touchdown with 18 att, 60 yards, and 3.3 tpc. Barkley will face one of the most aggressive blitzes in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs, who, in Week 1, despite the loss, registered 34 pass attempts, three sacks, and four QB hits. Another vital weapon for the Eagles will be Jahan Dotson, who in Week 1 was targeted 3 times for three receptions and 59 yards. Same case as the Tight End Dallas Goedert, who finished the game with seven targets, seven receptions for 44 yards.
On the Chiefs’ side, the awarded quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, scored a touchdown with 258 yards and a 89.5 rate. The TE Travis Kelce was targeted four times, achieving two receptions for 47 yards and a TD. Finally, the wide receiver Hollywood Brown finished the game with 16 targets, 10 receptions, and 99 yards, becoming an essential addition to the Chiefs’ offense when the diagnosis of Xavier Worthy remains unclear.
Expert Pick for the Eagles vs Chiefs Game
It is hard to imagine an upset once again, like in the last Super Bowl, which is why we at PayPerHead believe this is going to be a close game. However, even though Mahomes and company are eager for the revenge and their first win in the season, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to win 38-24.
