Mississippi has 12 connections to the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles. Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Miss are all represented.
Well, here we are as Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs fans make their way to the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans. At the same time, everyone outside of Pennsylvania and Missouri prepares for Kendrick Lamar and the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
The Chiefs’ current run is one of the most impressive in NFL history and defensive tackle Chris Jones, who will be one of several Kansas City players gunning for a fourth Super Bowl ring next month, believes these glory days will continue as long as one man remains with the franchise.
Chris Jones ... this season, Jones has 37 tackles, five sacks and 20 quarterback hits. He’s played his entire career with the Chiefs and already won three Super Bowls. Eagles cornerback Darius ...
Chris Jones is back in the Super Bowl ... commits for Jeff Lebby Ole Miss’ connections are both on the Eagles. AJ Brown, Philadelphia’s star wide receiver, played at Ole Miss from 2016-18.
Chiefs DL Chris Jones got emotional on the sideline when Kansas City sealed its victory over the Buffalo #Bills in the AFC Championship Game.
No matter what happens in the big game, the Chiefs are already an NFL dynasty in the making, having reached the Super Bowl in five of the last six years. Mahomes has played in the AFC championship game or Super Bowl in every single season as starter, while coach Andy Reid continues to extend his sterling winning record.
Super Bowl LIX is full of stars. Here's the elite tier ... and who could get to Canton if they continue to ascend.
Mahomes (3 passing TDs) and Jalen Hurts (4 total TDs) were both at their playmaking best in Super Bowl LVII. This marks the fourth instance of a quarterback rematch in the Super Bowl. Each of the previous three were won by the QB who came out on top in the first game.
While neither team practiced on Wednesday, both the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles released 'estimated' injury reports for Wednesday.
The Bills weren't up to the task though and now the Chiefs will have a shot to make history when they head to New Orleans next week for a date with the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.