FOX Sports identifies the top contenders to the Kansas City Chiefs' quest for a third consecutive Super Bowl victory.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to achieve something unprecedented in the Super Bowl era: a three-peat. FOX Sports has pinpointed the five NFL teams that pose the greatest threat to the Chiefs ' quest for a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy. This list was initially compiled before the 2024 season, taking into account the previous year's performance.
The teams were ranked in descending order, starting with the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, and Baltimore Ravens. However, with the current season's developments, the list has undergone revisions. The 49ers, for example, no longer qualify after missing the playoffs. As the postseason kicks off, here's an updated ranking of the Chiefs' main challengers: 5. Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles secured their second 14-win season, fueled by free-agent acquisition Saquon Barkley, who achieved the milestone of 2,000 rushing yards in a season. The Eagles also possess arguably the league's premier defense. However, quarterback Jalen Hurts' status is uncertain heading into the playoffs. He missed Philadelphia's final two regular-season games due to a concussion, and his availability for their wild-card round game against the Packers remains unclear. Why the Eagles can beat the Chiefs: Mahomes' exceptional ability to extend pass plays might be limited against the Eagles' talented secondary. In the regular season, Philadelphia ranked first in total pass defense (174.2 passing yards allowed per game) and second in pass EPA allowed per play, according to Next Gen Stats. This could force the Chiefs to rely on a rushing attack that ranked 22nd in 2024. The Eagles are also formidable against the run, ranking 10th in rush defense (104.2 rushing yards allowed per game) and fifth in rush EPA per play allowed, per Next Gen Stats.
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