Patrick Mahomes earned a shot at historical past tonight because the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Payments, 32-29, and can now face the Philadelphia Eagles in Tremendous Bowl LIX on February 9.
The matchup marks the seventh time the Chiefs have been to the large recreation and the staff’s third look in a row. What’s extra, in the event that they win, it could technically make the Patrick Mahomes-led staff the primary in league historical past to win three Tremendous Bowls in a row. (Historic be aware: The Inexperienced Bay Packers received three consecutive championships between 1966 and 1968, however the first of these was an an NFL Championship, and so not technically a Tremendous Bowl. The staff went on to win Tremendous Bowls I and II in 1967 and 1968.)
The Chiefs are actually 12-0 this season in video games determined by one rating or much less.
Philadelphia beat the Washington Commanders earlier immediately, 55-23, within the NFC Championship recreation. This yr will mark the sixth time the Eagles have made the Tremendous Bowl.
The Eagles confronted the Chiefs within the Tremendous Bowl two years in the past and misplaced, 38-35. The Eagles’ solely Tremendous Bowl win got here towards Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in 2018.
This yr’s recreation is about for the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox. It’s the eighth time the venue has hosted the large recreation.
Whereas Taylor Swift will certainly draw curiosity when she reveals as much as help boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ shot at historical past will possible be an excellent larger big scores draw for Fox.
Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Kendrick Lamar is the headliner for the Tremendous Bowl LIX Apple Music halftime present, introduced by Roc Nation. He can be joined by SZA. Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi will present pregame leisure.
