History is within the Kansas City Chiefs’ sights in Super Bowl 59. Can the Philadelphia Eagles do what they couldn’t two years ago and keep the Lombardi Trophy out of Patrick Mahomes’ hands this time?
Chiefs aiming for a historic three-peat
Kansas City launched what would become a potential NFL three-peat quest with a thrilling win over the Eagles in Super Bowl 57 two years ago. The team can finish off the first three-peat in Super Bowl history with another victory over Philadelphia in New Orleans. However, with the balance the Eagles have on their roster, that might be easier said than done.
The Eagles’ dynamic offense
Saquon Barkley remains the dynamic centerpiece of Philadelphia’s offense, but timely passes to weapons A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert have often been the difference for the Eagles on this run. Barkley, who turns 28 on game day, not only has personal milestones to chase but also aims to help his team dethrone the Chiefs and add another Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia’s shelf.
Defensive strategies for success
Vic Fangio’s defense, meanwhile, boasts some breakout stars in Zack Baun, Quinyon Mitchell, and others who could be X-factors after the unit struggled to contain the Chiefs two years ago. The Eagles’ defense thrives off turnovers, and they will need to capitalize on any mistakes made by Mahomes and his crew. After the Bills had a tough time getting Mahomes off the field in the AFC Championship game, the Eagles will look to create takeaways against a Chiefs offense that has recorded just one turnover since mid-November.
Chiefs’ offensive resurgence
Kansas City’s offense uncharacteristically struggled for much of the regular season, relative to expectations. However, the group coalesced in December and January, showing signs of the explosive playmaking ability that has defined Mahomes’ career. For the Chiefs, the fourth Super Bowl of the Mahomes era is on the line. A win would catapult Mahomes into a tie with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the second-most Super Bowl wins by a quarterback.
The Eagles’ quest for redemption
The Eagles, meanwhile, are looking for a return to glory seven years after they captured their first title. While only a few players remain from that team, Philadelphia believes it has the talent to finally dethrone the Chiefs. The stakes are high, and the anticipation is palpable as fans eagerly await the showdown.
Super Bowl 59 live updates
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles. Follow along below with all of the key moments from the game in New Orleans.
Super Bowl start time
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 9
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT)
Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time) from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. This time has become the standard for Super Bowls, and it will be preceded by performances of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” “America the Beautiful,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Before the ceremonies begin, Fox will air more than five hours of Super Bowl 59 pregame coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET, following a pair of one-hour NFL specials.
What channel is the Super Bowl on?
- TV channel (national): Fox
- TV channel (Kansas City): WDAF-TV (Channel 4)
- TV channel (Philadelphia): WTXF-TV (Channel 29)
- TV channel (Canada): CTV, TSN
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo, DAZN (Canada)
Super Bowl 59 will be broadcast nationally on Fox for the second time in the last three years. Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Tom Brady (color analyst) will be on the call from the Superdome. Sunday marks Burkhardt’s second Super Bowl in the play-by-play role, and it will be Brady’s first as a broadcaster. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will serve as the sideline reporters for Super Bowl 59, with Mike Pereira adding commentary as the broadcast’s officiating expert.
Pregame and postgame duties will be handled by Fox’s studio team hosted by Curt Menefee. Menefee will be joined by his regular panel of Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, and Rob Gronkowski, in addition to insider Jay Glazer.
Super Bowl live streams
Super Bowl 59 can be live-streamed on Fubo or the Fox Sports app with a cable subscription. For fans watching in Canada, Super Bowl 59 can be streamed live with DAZN.
Anticipation builds for a thrilling matchup
As the clock ticks down to kickoff, the excitement surrounding Super Bowl 59 is undeniable. Will the Chiefs solidify their dynasty, or will the Eagles rise to the occasion and claim their second title? One thing is for sure: this game promises to be a thrilling showdown filled with drama, skill, and the heart-stopping moments that make the NFL so captivating.
