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The Super Bowl LIX promises to be a titanic clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, but this time there are plenty of reasons to believe that the Vince Lombardi trophy will fly straight to the 'City of Brotherly Love'.
The NFC champions have learned from their past mistakes and arrive with a renewed arsenal that could tip the balance in their favor.
That's why we've listed five elements to consider that could be the keys in favor of the team led by head coach Nick Sirianni, which are:
- The g of Saquon Barkley
- Jalen Hurts' consolidation as QB
- The Eagles' offensive line is the best in the NFL
- Philadelphia's renewed and powerful defense
- The hunger for revenge from Super Bowl LVII
The g of Saquon Barkley has changed the face of the Eagles' offense. With his explosiveness and ability to break tackles, Philadelphia's offense now has a new engine. Gone are the days when Jalen Hurts single-handedly carried the ground game; now, with Barkley in the backfield, the Eagles can wear down opposing defenses and control the clock masterfully.
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If Jalen Hurts has proven anything this season, it's that he's ready to take the throne of elite quarterbacks. His numbers back him up: he has racked up yards through the air and on the ground with ease that scares his opponents. But most importantly, it's not in the statistics, but in his maturity and composure in key moments. This Hurts is a solid leader who will not shrink from the pressure of the Super Bowl.
The Eagles' offensive line is undoubtedly one of the best in the league, Hurts has enough time to find his receivers or make use of his running ability. This group has dominated the best defenses in the NFL and against the Chiefs it will be no exception. Protecting the quarterback and opening up lanes for Barkley will be key to the victory equation.
Eagles, a team hungry for Super Bowl LVII revenge
Vic Fangio has revitalized the Eagles' defense. With an aggressive front line and a secondary that has shown it can limit opposing stars, Philadelphia has the tools to slow down Patrick Mahomes. Haason Reddick and his ability to pressure the quarterback could make Mahomes have one of his most complicated nights in a long time.
Nothing motivates more than a painful defeat, and the Eagles have etched in their memory their loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. The difference now is that they come in with more experience, a better team and a thirst for revenge that could be the spark that drives them to victory. This is their chance to redeem themselves and prove that the future of the NFL belongs to them.