Football Film Room Weekly Newsletter - Super Bowl LIX Preview Edition
Week of February 3rd
This week at Football Film Room…
The Magic in the Chiefs Offense Comes on 3rd Down
It sounds weird to say it, but the Chiefs really haven’t been that good on offense this season. They were 15th in the NFL in scoring, 16 in total yards, 14th in passing, and 22nd in rushing.
The Eagles Defense is Built to Handle the Chiefs
Top to bottom, Vic Fangio’s Eagles Defense is a well-coached unit. They’re defined by the way that they keep offenses in front of them. After all, Philadelphia allowed the fewest 20-yard pass plays in the NFL this season.
How the Eagles Run Game Creates Big Plays
Saquon Barkley and the Eagles’ run game have been special this season. They’ve been the backbone and sustaining part of their offense while also providing an explosive element that is a threat to take it to the house from anywhere on the field.
How Will the Chiefs Defense Approach the Eagles Offense?
It’s not earth shattering to say that defenses should prioritize stopping the run game when they play the Eagles. Teams have a much better chance of coming out on top if the game is put on Jalen Hurts’ shoulders and Philadelphia is forced to win through the air.
Always Bet On Pressure From Steve Spagnuolo in Big Moments
The Bills weren’t the first team to experience pressure from Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in the biggest moment of a game. They won’t be the last, either.
Super Bowl LVII Recap: Chiefs Offense vs. Eagles Defense
The Chiefs’ 38-point performance in Super Bowl LVII was, first and foremost, the result of a great gameplan and an almost perfectly called game by Andy Reid. Patrick Mahomes was certainly deserving of the MVP, especially given what he fought through with his ankle. But this wasn’t one of those games where he ran around the field making play after play (He only threw for 182 yards). Instead, it was a more measured performance where he leaned on the rest of the offense, executed Reid’s gameplan with precision, and then expanded upon it at exactly the right times.
Super Bowl LVII Recap: Eagles Offense vs. Chiefs Defense
You can’t really say that the Chiefs defense had a good game. After all, they allowed 35 points, which is the most by a winning team in the history of the Super Bowl. Jalen Hurts was spectacular and picked them apart for 4 quarters. Yet K.C.’s defense does deserve some credit for the win. They not only got a touchdown of their own, but they generated a few key stops in the second half that ended up being the difference in the game.
Another Brilliant AFC Championship Game Performance for Andy Reid
Leave it to the Chiefs to save their best offensive performance of the year for the AFC Championship Game against the Bills. After finishing 2024 as the 15th-best scoring offense in the NFL, K.C. put a season-high 32 points on the board against Buffalo, and they’re advancing to an unprecedented 5th Super Bowl in 6 seasons as a result.
Another Steve Spagnuolo Special Helps Chiefs Finish Off the Bills
For the fourth time in five years, the Bills’ season ended at the hands of the Chiefs. There were numerous plays on both sides of the ball that led to the final outcome in this one. But we have to start with Buffalo’s final offensive play.