Not many predicted the Eagles to trounce the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, dethroning the former champs and spoiling their three-peat bid, but that's exactly what happened.
On Sunday, the Eagles dominated the two-time defending champion Chiefs from the onset. Philly led 24-0 at halftime, the biggest halftime deficit of quarterback Patrick Mahomes' career, and the Chiefs offense managed just 23 yards and one first down in the first half.
Philly didn't take its foot off the gas after the Kendrick Lamar-headlined halftime intermission, either, as the team pushed the lead to 34-0 before the Chiefs finally got on the board in the final minute of the third quarter.
Following the 40-22 thrashing of the Chiefs in New Orleans, the Eagles seem primed to execute a championship repeat of their own.
Let's explore five reasons to believe that the Eagles will repeat as Super Bowl champions:
Ever since Hurts became the full-time starter in Philadelphia, winning has become synonymous with the Eagles culture. Through four seasons, Philly is 43-13 in Hurts' starts since 2022, including the playoffs. Hurts has also carried the team to two Super Bowl trips -- scoring three-plus touchdowns in each outing.
With him at the helm, the Eagles always have a chance to win, and the Super Bowl LIX MVP is the biggest reason the Eagles could repeat as champions.
Saquon Barkley enjoyed a season for the ages in Philadelphia. The former Penn State standout, who celebrated his 28th birthday on Super Bowl Sunday, set a record for most rushing yards in a single-season (including the playoffs) and helped the Eagles capture the Lombardi Trophy.
For as good as Barkley has been in his historic 2024 season, his debut season in Philly may just be a preview of what's to come.
The Eagles' stout defensive line was one of the primary reasons they emerged victorious in Super Bowl LIX. All night long, the defensive line gave Mahomes fits as they constantly flushed him out of the pocket and recorded numerous sacks. Josh Sweat notched 2.5 sacks on Sunday, followed by Milton Williams with two. Jordan Davis got one and Jalyx Hunt recorded a half-sack.
Impressively, aside from Brandon Graham, no member of the Eagles defensive line is above 30 years old, highlighting that the youthful, talented bunch could be a force for years to come.
Like his quarterback Hurts, Sirianni is often criticized by media outlets despite his impressive track record in Philly. Sirianni holds a career record of 54-23, which is the best win percentage (70.1 percent) among active coaches.
He's also pioneered the team to two Super Bowl berths, proving that he can win in the regular and postseason. Next year, with yet another year of experience under his belt, Sirianni could spearhead a championship repeat season in Philly.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is widely-regarded as one of the most active front office executives in the business. Whether it's swinging trades or signing impactful free agents, Roseman leaves no stone unturned in his quest to assemble the best Eagles roster possible.
Now, even after winning Super Bowl LIX, Roseman is not likely to be satisfied and will almost assuredly be looking to add more ammo in Philly. That additional firepower could come in the form of Myles Garrett, who recently listed Philly as an ideal trade destination, or someone not currently linked to Philly. Either way, Roseman has proven himself capable of constructing championship teams and could do so again next season.
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