NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell attempted to dismantle any notion of favoritism from officials toward the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday during his pre-Super Bowl LIX press conference.
Goodell was asked about the theory of NFL officiating, which stems from the insinuation that the Chiefs are on the receiving end of favorable calls during games. It came to light during the team’s playoff wins over the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans.(AP Photo/Matt York)
But Goodell dispelled the idea.
“This sort of reminds me a little bit of ‘the script,’ right? That I write a script and I have a script for the entire seasons,” he said. “I think a lot of those theories are things that happen in social media, and they get a new life. … Nobody wants it to be their theory.
“I understand it. I think it reflects a lot of the fans’ passion. I think it’s also a reminder for us on how important officiating is. I think the men and women officiating the NFL are outstanding. They have the highest possible standards. That’s a ridiculous theory for anyone who might take it seriously, but at the end of the day, it’s something we always have to continue to work on, how we make our officiating better at all times.”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is shown after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship on Jan. 26, 2025.(Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
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The two calls in their win over the Texans ignited a firestorm. The penalties were called after hits on quarterback Patrick Mahomes. A few questionable calls in the win over the Bills also raised eyebrows, too.
FOX NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski told Fox News Digital he noticed officials were a bit more “lenient” toward the Chiefs.
Regardless, Goodell defended officials and highlighted the competition.
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“If you look at the Chiefs’ record, which I think is an amazing thing,” he said. “People talk about the competitiveness in our league, the Chiefs with their 15 wins, 11 of those 15 games were within one score. I think that talks about the competitiveness of our game and the importance of how we officiate but also the competitiveness of how we play it.”
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Kansas City Chiefs star DeAndre Hopkins had an inspirational message for young fans who have followed his career since the very beginning.
Hopkins is getting ready to play in his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Chiefs acquired Hopkins in a trade with the Tennessee Titans before the deadline. He appeared in 10 games and had 41 catches for 437 yards and four touchdowns.
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Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Dec. 21, 2024.(Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
He wrote an empathetic post to those children who are struggling like he was.
“To all the kids out there living in small towns, in small houses, with single parents,” he wrote on X. “To the kids who see violence, who see loss, who don’t get the resources they deserve, but who still have big dreams.
“Know that I was a kid in your exact shoes and this week I’m playing in the Super Bowl. Don’t give up, work hard, keep believing. Where you start doesn’t determine where you end up.”
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Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs with the ball past Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam during the AFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Hopkins emerged as one of the top receivers in the league in the prime of his career with the Texans. From 2017 through 2020, he was a Pro Bowler even. He played seven years with Houston, three with the Arizona Cardinals and a season and a half with the Titans.
The Chiefs added Hopkins as they dealt with a slew of injuries to the offense. He may not have been the Pro Bowl receiver, but he did enough to help the Chiefs to a 15-2 record in the regular season.
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He will likely be called upon to make one or two big plays against the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
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Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday the Department of Homeland Security has “no credible threats” on Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
Noem spoke at a press conference ahead of the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. While it’s all about football in the “Big Easy” this week, discussions about safety for this massive event naturally came up following the New Year’s Day terror attack on the city’s historic Bourbon Street.
Terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar killed 14 civilians and injured 57 others after ramming his Ford F-150 truck through crowds celebrating on the famous street around 3 a.m. on Jan. 1. Jabbar was killed during a shootout with police.
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Gov. Kristi Noem during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 17, 2025.(Getty)
The NFL held a public safety press conference on Monday in New Orleans where Noem spoke alongside Cathy L. Lanier, the league’s chief security officer, Eric DeLaune, Homeland Security Investigations special agent in charge, Col. Robert P. Hodges, Louisiana State Police superintendent, and Anne Kirkpatrick, New Orleans Police Department superintendent.
Noem discussed the reality of the danger around the world, but when it comes to events here in the United States, she was clear with how safe the Super Bowl would be.
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“The world is a much more dangerous place, but here in the homeland, we are safe, and I will tell you that right now we have no specific credible threats to this event at the Super Bowl, which I think should give us all a sense of security, but also knowing we will adjust that as needed,” she explained. “Today, there are no credible threats that we have that are on the radar for this event that is coming up on Sunday.”
Noem also touched on safeguarding “our traditions,” like the Super Bowl, when it comes to everyone doing their part to provide a safe environment for those traveling to the city for the big game.
“[It] exemplifies how we come together to safeguard our traditions,” she said. “How we come together to make sure that the public is well-informed and gets the chance to celebrate something that’s very special to us, to our culture, to our people, to our families. But we also do it in a way that is reactive to the current environment we see in the world today.”
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Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
New Orleans is expecting upwards of 125,000 visitors to converge on its city limits, beginning Wednesday, where parties, concerts and other events will be happening throughout the week leading up to the game.
“We’re going above and beyond what we’ve seen in the past when we’ve hosted previously,” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said during a news conference. “We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before.”
Safety will be at the forefront with state, federal and local law enforcement officers with boots on the ground during the Super Bowl, Lanier said, though details about protocol were left unsaid.
Agencies including the FBI and Secret Service will be around the stadium and downtown New Orleans, per DeLaune. That will include rooftop snipers, BearCat armored SWAT vehicles and more.
Authorities patrol Bourbon Street as it is reopened in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 2, 2024, after the New Year’s Eve attack.(Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)
There will also be federal air marshals, who are armed, stationed around the city’s public transportation hubs scanning for suspicious people and activity, while also guarding against drones. There is a ban on drones around the Superdome and downtown New Orleans throughout the week and flight restrictions up to 18,000 feet, per the Federal Aviation Administration.
New Orleans has already begun starting to shut down, and limit traffic, on roads near the Superdome. DeLaune also mentioned the perimeter of the Superdome will have blast barriers, requiring trucks to go through giant X-ray machines typically seen at border crossings to ensure safety around the site of Super Bowl LIX.
From bomb-sniffing dogs, to improved security infrastructure, to more manpower and resources, all the stops are being pulled out to ensure the safety of every individual heading to New Orleans to experience the NFL’s final game of the 2024 season.
This security will carry over into New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras season, which has already begun.
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“New Orleans will be the safety place to be anywhere in the country,” Phillip Constantin, adviser with U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said.
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Super Bowl LIX will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles with history on the line for the AFC champion as they look to win their third consecutive title.
NFL fans who will tune into the game on FOX and Tubi will be able to get in on the action as well with FOX Super 6 Super Bowl LIX. Competitors will have the opportunity to win $1 million.
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All the football fan has to do is answer six Super Bowl LIX questions and enter for a shot at the $1 million prize and $100,000 in guaranteed cash prizes. The questions are based on team and player performances and the entrant will be able to compete with fellow fans on FOX Sports.
There have been several winners since the contest began in 2023. This season, across a multitude of sports, more than $335,000 in cash and prizes have been awarded.
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One contestant, named Jack, was the only entrant with a perfect score. He even guessed Kyler Murray to have more passing yards than Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels in Week 13.
“I honestly had no strategy,” Jack told FOX Sports. “I made the picks in about 30 seconds!”
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Super Bowl 2025 is fast approaching, and while the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to clash on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, another competition is heating up: the battle for the best Super Bowl commercial. With one in three Americans tuning in, brands are pulling out all the stops to create memorable ads that will resonate long after the game ends. Here’s a roundup of what we can expect from this year’s star-studded lineup.
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Hellmann’s: When sandwich met Sally
Hellmann’s reunites Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal for a rom-com-inspired deli scene at Katz’s Deli. This nostalgic nod to “When Harry Met Sally” adds humor while showcasing Hellmann’s as the perfect sandwich companion.
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Stella Artois: Double the Beckham, double the fun
David Beckham discovers he has a long-lost twin brother in Stella Artois’ hilarious new ad. Set in a cozy bar with his fictional parents, Beckham learns about “Other David,” leaving viewers eager for the full reveal on game day.
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Pringles: Mustache mania – Can you handle it?
Pringles enlists Adam Brody, Nick Offerman and James Harden for its celebrity-packed ad. Teasers suggest humor centered around mustaches and mysterious activities involving Pringles cans, keeping fans guessing until game day.
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Uber Eats: TikTok touchdown – Celebs serve up laughs
Uber Eats brings together Martha Stewart, Charli XCX and Matthew McConaughey for a TikTok-inspired campaign. From football explained in club terms to McConaughey channeling Mike Ditka, this ad promises eclectic humor with broad appeal.
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Bosch: Pickle power – When Banderas meets Macho Man
Bosch’s first-ever Super Bowl ad stars Antonio Banderas helping a Macho Man Randy Savage look-alike open a stubborn pickle jar. This quirky teaser promises humor while showcasing Bosch’s innovative products in a way that’s bound to grab attention.
Coffee Mate: Twain’s creamy serenade
Nestlé’s Coffee Mate makes its Super Bowl debut with a collaboration featuring Shania Twain. The teaser hints at a lively campaign that blends humor and charm, marking a bold first step into the Super Bowl spotlight for this beloved creamer brand.
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Doritos: Crunch time: A million-dollar fan challenge
Doritos is letting fans take charge this year by inviting them to create their very own commercials. The winning ad, judged by Kansas City Chiefs players in an “NFL Focus Group,” will earn its creator $1 million, an exciting twist that engages fans directly.
Bud Light: Knock knock, it’s beer o’clock
Shane Gillis and Post Malone team up for Bud Light’s 2025 ad. In one teaser, they arrive at your door with Bud Light in hand, while another shows them waiting to enjoy a beer after wrapping up their shoot. Expect laughs and laid-back vibes from this dynamic duo.
Budweiser: A Clydesdale’s journey
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales return in “First Delivery,” which tells the heartwarming story of a young foal determined to deliver a wayward keg. Set to Bread’s “Let Your Love Go,” this ad promises classic storytelling with a touch of nostalgia.
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Reese’s is teasing an eruption of chocolate lava in its Super Bowl spot. Two clips show fans rushing toward an erupting volcano, leaving viewers curious about what sweet surprise Reese’s has in store.
MSC Cruises: Barrymore and Bloom’s banana boat bonanza
Orlando Bloom and Drew Barrymore star in MSC Cruises’ dreamy vacation-themed ad. From mispronouncing “banana” to tackling shark slides, their antics promise lighthearted fun while promoting luxury travel experiences.
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NerdWallet: Whale of a tale – Culkin’s fishy finance
NerdWallet delivers quirky humor by featuring Kieran Culkin as the voice of a genius-level Beluga whale answering questions about personal finance. This odd yet intriguing concept aims to make financial advice more approachable.
GoDaddy: Goggins’ Goggles – A web of laughs
GoDaddy teams up with “Fallout” star Walton Goggins for an ad promoting his real-life eyewear brand, “Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses.” The spot highlights GoDaddy Airo while blending humor with entrepreneurial spirit.
Coors Light: Simons says take a break
“Veep” star Timothy Simons struggles through a rough day on set in Coors Light’s new ad. After failing to deliver his line, he finds solace in a cold Coors Light, until he’s promptly replaced on set.
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Michelob Ultra: Pickleball showdown – Stars serve up laughs
Willem Dafoe and Catherine O’Hara hit the pickleball court for Michelob Ultra’s playful campaign. Joined by sports legends like Ryan Crouser and Randy Moss, they bring competitive energy with light beer on the line.
Totino’s Pizza Rolls: Pizza rolls in space
Tim Robinson leads Totino’s Pizza Rolls’ outer-space-themed ad featuring Sam Richardson and even an alien visitor. With absurd humor at its core, this commercial promises to be delightfully bizarre.
FanDuel: Manning vs. Manning – The kick of destiny
Peyton and Eli Manning face off in FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny 3,” a live pre-game field goal showdown. With sibling rivalry at its core, this interactive campaign invites fans to pick sides and adds an extra layer of excitement before kickoff.
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Häagen-Dazs: Scoop and dash – The great ice cream chase
Häagen-Dazs delivers high-octane action with an ice cream truck chase scene. Teasers show revving engines and suspenseful moments as viewers wonder if the delivery will make it safely.
Squarespace: Web odyssey – A tale as old as websites
Titled “A Tale As Old As Websites,” Squarespace’s teaser hints at an epic journey through cyberspace. While details remain scarce, expect creativity from this website-building platform’s big game debut.
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Hims & Hers: A new perspective on health
Telehealth company Hims & Hers is using its 60-second spot to address obesity and the weight-loss industry. The ad will highlight the company’s weight-loss medications and treatment plans, aiming to spark a conversation about health and wellness during one of the year’s biggest events.
Taco Bell: Live Más, Star Más – You’re the celebrity
Taco Bell celebrates its fans by featuring customers who snapped photos at Live Más drive-thru cams. Despite Doja Cat’s involvement, the focus remains on everyday people, making this ad both relatable and engaging.
Kurt’s key takeaways
Super Bowl 2025 commercials promise an exciting mix of humor, nostalgia, innovation and star power. From heartfelt stories like Budweiser’s foal journey to laugh-out-loud moments from Taco Bell and Pringles, brands are vying for attention in creative ways. With millions watching worldwide, these ads are poised to leave lasting impressions and perhaps even outshine the game itself.
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Before he chases his first Super Bowl ring, Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley was reportedly down on one knee giving a ring to his longtime girlfriend, Anna Congdon.
Barkley is now engaged to Congdon, according to People, as he checks off a major life moment ahead of his biggest career game to date as he and the Eagles head to New Orleans to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX this upcoming Sunday.
“I can’t be the athlete I am and have the success I have so in my career without the help of her,” Barkley told the outlet of Congdon.
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Saquan Barkley with Anna Congdon and daughter Jada Clare Barkley on the red carpet before the NFL Honors show at Resorts World Theatre.(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
The two share two children together, daughter Jada, 6, and son Saquon Jr., 2, and their pre-game ritual of special handshakes and kisses has gone viral in Barkley’s first season with the Eagles.
Barkley and Congdon met at Penn State and have been going strong since 2017. Barkley told People that they will “just sit back and laugh sometimes when [their kids are] over there playing and just smile and think about where everything started.”
It started with the New York Giants, who took Barkley second overall in the 2018 NFL Draft after a stellar Nittany Lions career. However, after a rollercoaster six seasons in New York, which ended badly after not getting what he wanted contract-wise, Barkley signed with the Eagles in free agency this past offseason.
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Clearly, it was the right move for the running back, as he could have the best running back season of all-time statistically depending on his performance against the Chiefs.
Personally, the move has been something Barkley says his family has loved, with the city of Philadelphia embracing him right away despite being their rival for years.
Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon attend Serena Williams’ last match at Arthur Ashe Stadium during Day 5 of the US Open 2022, 4th Grand Slam of the season, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 2, 2022 in Queens, New York City.(Jean Catuffe/GC Images)
Barkley and his family were at Lincoln Financial Field sharing quite the moment when green and white confetti rained down on the Eagles after dominating the Washington Commanders, 55-23, in the NFC Championship.
“If I could wrap my arms around this memory, I would…” Congdon captioned an Instagram post of her family celebrating the victory that put them in Super Bowl LIX. Barkley commented, “Love you,” with a heart emoji.
It has been quite a celebratory year for Barkley, who led the NFL in rushing yards with over 2,000, and it could continue on his 28th birthday, which just so happens to fall on Super Bowl LIX.
“The best birthday gift you can have is playing in the Super Bowl and the only thing better than that is winning the Super Bowl on your Birthday,” he said to People.
Barkley added that he is not focused on his birthday plans at all, hoping to “continue to play at a high level” to help his team beat the Chiefs, a team chasing NFL history as the only squad to win three straight Lombardi Trophies.
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Barkley scored three touchdowns for the Eagles in the NFC Championship victory over the Commanders, and he certainly will try to do so again in New Orleans, where his now-fiancee and family will be cheering him on.
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Shot putter Ryan Crouser parlayed his record-setting third gold medal into an acting gig.
The USA Olympian became the first person to win three golds in the shot put this past summer in Paris, and now he is set to appear in a Super Bowl commercial next Sunday.
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“For me as a track and field athlete, [I] never would’ve even thought that a Super Bowl commercial could be a possibility. It’s been great,” Crouser said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.
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Gold medalist Ryan Crouser of Team USA looks on during the men’s shot put medal ceremony on day 9 of the Olympic Games Paris at Stade de France on August 4, 2024.(Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
“I mean, I don’t know how much of an acting career I would call it, because I’m kind of playing myself. But no, it was a really fun shoot, a lot of fun out flying out to L.A. Really just a dream come true, and I’m really excited about it.”
The Michelob Ultra commercial features Crouser, Randy Moss and Sabrina Ionescu playing pickleball. What makes the commercial great, though, is that Crouser wasn’t exactly doing a whole lot of acting while on the court.
“For me, being competitive, it made it pretty easy. The reason I’m good as a professional shot-putter is because I hate losing and [am] competitive by nature,” he said. “They had me lined up against a professional pickleball coach, player, and he was just bringing the heat on these serves. And I was trying to return them. It was a little bit of acting, but it was also pretty genuine.
Ryan Crouser of Team USA reacts during the men’s shot put final on day 8 of the Olympic Games Paris at Stade de France on August 3, 2024.(Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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“And I got a $60,000 camera in front of me, so they’re like, “Try to return it, but don’t hit the camera.”
Crouser has partnered with Michelob Ultra for some time now, which he calls a “genuine partnership.”
“They’ve been great. They do a lot to support Team USA, track and field. They’ve been so supportive of me through the Olympics. I don’t drink too much, especially in season, but when I’m out of season, it’s a beer that I tend to drink. What I’m doing 24 hours a day, I have to be accountable as a professional athlete. So a high-quality light beer is something that if I do drink, I can bounce back from the next day and have a quality training day. It’s a true genuine partnership, which always makes it so much easier,” Crouser said.
As for his camera skills, Crouser gave himself a pat on the back.
Ryan Crouser of Team USA competes in the men’s shot put final on day 8 of the Olympic Games Paris at Stade de France on August 3, 2024.(Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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“I think I did pretty well,” he quipped.
“I’ve played pickleball. It’s a fun weekend activity. As a professional athlete, you have to find that balance between low risk but still fun activities. Nobody wants to be injured, like, skiing as a professional athlete, so pickleball’s a good happy medium. I can see why it’s so popular.”
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Super Bowl Sunday has the potential to be extra special for Saquon Barkley.
For one, he’ll be playing for the Lombardi Trophy for the first time. It will also be his 28th birthday.
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However, aside from the coveted trophy, he has a chance to win another grand prize next week: one of Jake Paul’s Ferraris.
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Jake Paul has offered Saquon Barkley a Ferrari if he wins Super Bowl MVP.(Getty Images)
Paul gave his word in a social media post last week.
“This is a message for Saquon Barkley and Saquon Barkley only. If you win the Super Bowl MVP, I think you can do it brother … I will give you one of my Ferraris,” Paul said in the video.
In a video where Oz The Mentalist visited the Philadelphia Eagles, Barkley was spotted wearing a shirt from Paul’s men’s personal care brand, W.
Barkley has dominated all season, much to New York Giants fans’ chagrin. After the team opted to move off him, he became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Had he not rested in Week 18, he very well could have broken Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship at Lincoln Financial Field.(Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
In 19 games played this season, including the postseason, Barkley has rushed for 2,447 yards and 18 touchdowns, five of which have come in his last two games.
Seven running backs have won the Super Bowl MVP, but it’s been almost 30 years since the last one: Terrell Davis in 1997.
Barkley is 30 yards away breaking Davis’ record for the most rushing yards in a season including playoff games.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the NFC Championship at Lincoln Financial Field.(Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
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The superstar running back joined the Eagles on a three-year deal this past offseason, and it’s proving to be perhaps their best move in recent memory. Out of his 19 games played, he’s rushed for 100-plus 12 times and has eclipsed the 200-yard mark twice.
Including the playoffs, Barkley is averaging 128.8 rushing yards per game. So, it’s certainly not out of the question that he could break the running back drought.
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He’ll just have to do it against the back-to-back reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs.
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Former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Dan Orlovsky sat on the ESPN desk for “Get Up” the day after Championship Sunday with his head down.
Taking a breath, he spoke his mind after seeing the Buffalo Bills fall to the Kansas City Chiefs again in the playoffs – four straight times Josh Allen & Co. fell to Patrick Mahomes.
“I think it’s the most haunted organization and might be the most haunted player in the history of the NFL,” Orlovsky told his colleagues. “Four straight Super Bowl losses 30-plus years ago, and now four straight losses to Patrick Mahomes when your quarterback plays just as good. Just as good in all those games, and the point differential is only five points.”
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen walks off the field after the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.(Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Does Orlovsky have a point? Are the Bills, and Allen, the most haunted organization and player in the history of the league?
There are 12 teams who have never won a Super Bowl, four of which have never seen the “Big Game” on their schedule: Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Of those 12 teams, only two have been to the Super Bowl four times but lost every time – the Bills and Minnesota Vikings. But there’s only one team in the history of the NFL to go to four straight Super Bowls and lose them all, and “Bills Mafia” had to deal with four years of the highest of highs followed by the lowest of lows in terms of fandom.
There were the “Curse of the Bambino” and “Curse of the Billy Goat” for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, respectively, though they snapped those this century with World Series titles. For the Bills, the “Curse of Mahomes” might be the title for this Allen era, but the woes for the organization and fan base started in the 1990 season with an infamous kick.
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WIDE RIGHT
Super Bowl XXV saw two New York teams, the Bills and Giants, going against each other for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
In the fourth quarter, Jim Kelly, much like Allen in that they were both bonafide stars at the quarterback position at the time of the Bills’ success, had 2:16 remaining for a game-winning drive. On the team’s final possession, he led his offense down the field, moving the ball quickly with short passes and some runs.
The Bills managed to get in field goal range, where kicker Scott Norwood could attempt a game-winning kick from 47 yards out. But when Norwood connected with the ball, it went wide right, and the Giants ran out the clock to win their second Super Bowl title for the franchise.
HOW ‘BOUT THEM COWBOYS
The NFC East wasn’t kind to the Bills during this stretch, as they were beaten in Super Bowl XXVI by the Washington Redskins, 37-24, when Buffalo wasn’t able to put up a first-half point in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis in 1992.
Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith in action against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl. The Cowboys defeated the Bills, 52-17.(Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK)
And if that was bad, it was even worse in 1993 when the Dallas Cowboys, led by multiple Hall of Famers in coach Jimmy Johnson, quarterback Troy Aikman, wide receiver Michael Irvin and running back Emmitt Smith, destroyed Buffalo, 52-17.
Kelly and the Bills got off to a hot start after Thurman Thomas scored from two yards out, but it was really all Cowboys from there. Jay Novacek had a 23-yard touchdown catch from Aikman, and a fumble recovered for a touchdown by Jimmie Jones gave Dallas the lead they wouldn’t look back from.
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It didn’t help that Kelly got injured in the second quarter and Frank Reich had to take over at quarterback. But for a third straight year, Buffalo went home empty-handed.
These two teams would meet again in Super Bowl XXVIII for a rematch, this time in the Georgia Dome. But a second-half goose egg on the scoreboard led to a 30-13 defeat for the Bills, and Smith won MVP after scoring two touchdowns and rushing for 132 yards on 30 carries.
Four straight years and no hardware is a tough pill to swallow, and what’s worse, the fan base hasn’t been back to the “Big Game” since then.
ALLEN VS. MAHOMES – PT. 1
For his regular-season career, Allen is 4-1 against Mahomes and the Chiefs, and he’s won each of the last four games. That included this season, where Allen broke multiple tackles on a 4th-and-short run to score the game-sealing touchdown in a fantastic performance at home.
But Allen and the Bills have known since the 2020 NFL campaign that Mahomes and the Chiefs are a different animal in the playoffs.
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The first meeting was the AFC Championship Game in 2021, where the Bills had a 9-0 lead to start the game, but Mahomes turned up the heat in the second quarter, scoring 21 points that led to a 21-12 first-half finish they wouldn’t look back from.
Mahomes would finish the game 29-of-38 for 325 yards with three touchdowns, while Tyreek Hill had a franchise-record 172 yards on nine catches and Travis Kelce totaled 13 catches for 118 yards and two scores – the most receptions by a receiver in a conference title game.
The Chiefs wouldn’t go on to win that Super Bowl, falling to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31-9, at Raymond James Stadium. But it was apparent to the Bills who you had to go through in the AFC to get back to the Super Bowl.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the AFC Championship at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.(Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
13 SECONDS LEFT
Arguably, one of the greatest postseason football games of all-time didn’t go in the Bills’ favor, and this is perhaps the biggest gut punch of them all in recent years.
Allen couldn’t have played any better in this 2022 AFC Divisional Round game, going 27-of-37 for 329 yards and four touchdowns, all of which went to receiver Gabe Davis, who set a playoff record with his four scores, which came on eight catches for 201 yards.
Davis’ final touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium was supposed to be the dagger in the Chiefs’ hopeful return to the AFC Championship, as there were just 13 seconds left on the fourth-quarter clock when the Bills’ kickoff commenced.
Leave it to Mahomes, though, as he threw a 19-yard pass to Hill, which ran five seconds off the clock, and then Kelce was left wide open for a 25-yard catch-and-run, which was another five seconds. So, with a game-tying field goal at 36-33 on the line for Harrison Butker, he drilled a 49-yard attempt to force overtime.
With the old overtime rules, where a touchdown ends it, the Chiefs took full advantage when they won the coin toss. Mahomes needed just one run and five passes to get into the red zone, where he found Kelce on an 8-yard pass for the win.
Sports fans will tell you where they were and what they were doing for the biggest, and worst, moments of their favorite teams. This is a memory that is truly haunting.
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed what would have been a game-tying field goal. The Bills lost to the Chiefs in the divisional round, 27-24.(IMAGN)
WIDE RIGHT…AGAIN
Bills fans had déjà vu last season during the Divisional Round in a game that wasn’t Allen’s best, but there was still a chance to get their own overtime revenge.
In a game at Buffalo this time, the Bills found themselves down three points in the fourth quarter with a chance to drive and at least kick a game-tying field goal to keep hopes alive for a trip to the AFC Championship.
But much like Super Bowl XXV, where Norwood missed his game-winning field goal wide right, Tyler Bass did the exact same. Bills fans at Highmark Stadium couldn’t believe history was repeating itself, as Mahomes and the offense picked up the necessary first down to seal victory.
Mahomes would go on to win back-to-back Super Bowls with an overtime victory over San Francisco, while Allen and the Bills had to wait for another crack in 2024.
“IT’S JUST NOT FUN”
That was Allen’s quote after the 32-29 loss in Kansas City in the AFC Championship, marking the fourth straight dropped to Mahomes and the Chiefs. And there were surely some controversial calls, like the Xavier Worthy catch near the goal line that was ruled a catch despite the ball touching the ground during replay review.
But the biggest of them all came in the fourth quarter, when the Bills were up 22-21 over the Chiefs and had a chance to further their lead with another good drive. On 3rd-and-short, Allen whipped a screen to Dalton Kincaid, who scampered forward for what appeared to be a first down. However, he was ruled short despite referees not seeing his knee never touched the ground where he appeared to get tackled.
Instead of a challenge coming from the Bills’ sideline, they moved quickly to get Allen set up for a quarterback sneak. When the ball was snapped, Allen got stuffed, but not before he seemed to cross the line to gain with the football.
Once again, though, the refs called him short, turning it over on downs. Five plays later, Mahomes rushed in for the second time in the game and a two-point conversion gave them a seven-point lead.
Allen, though, with ice in his veins, tied the game with a 4th-and-goal pass to Curtis Samuel, and the Bills’ defense got the stop they needed to force just a field goal for the Chiefs, who now owned a 32-29 lead.
Enough time was on the clock, and Allen had the ball again late in the game with the ability to tie the game or take the lead. But on 4th-and-5 at the two-minute warning, the Chiefs’ blitz had Allen scrambling, though he was able to heave a pass downfield to Kincaid. The tight end had a shot at making it a miraculous throw-and-catch effort, but it bounced off his arms and the Chiefs would go on to win.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen dives for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the AFC Championship.(Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
ALLEN STATS THAT SHOCK
Considering how great Allen and the Bills are, and the fact that they beat the Chiefs in the regular season, one would think Buffalo would pull one of these out.
But when Bass missed the field goal wide right this past season, the Bills tied the New Orleans Saints during their 2017-21 stretch with the most regular-season wins in a five-year stretch (58) without a Super Bowl appearance.
As for Allen, the last three Chiefs matchups in the postseason have resulted in 752 total passing yards and 179 rushing yards for a total of 931 yards with a 68.12% completion rate and nine total touchdowns with no turnovers.
So, despite averaging 310 yards per game over the last three meetings with the Chiefs in the playoffs and not turning the ball over, the Bills have not been able to win.
It’s why former NFL star receiver Brandon Marshall told Fox News Digital that Allen was just brought into the “wrong era to be a quarterback.”
“Sometimes you run into a Michael Jordan,” Marshall said. “Sometimes you run into a Tiger Woods in their prime, and you got to deal with it.”
WHAT NOW?
Allen’s post-game response this year said it all: “To be the champs, you got to beat the champs.”
The only thing he and the Bills can do is keep grinding, work on their fundamentals and execution and hope the Chiefs can somehow make those one or two mistakes that can flip the game in their favor.
Because what fans and experts alike can see is that Kansas City is buttoned up in those clutch moments while the Bills haven’t had things go their way.
Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi.(Tubi)
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Is it because they’re haunted by a ‘90s stretch that could have a curse on them now? Or is it, like Marshall said, the wrong era to go against someone like Mahomes, who has already entered the conversation as the best quarterback of all-time?
Whichever school of thought you fall into doesn’t matter. At the end of the day, the Bills have gotten so close, and yet they’re on the outside looking in for the past 31 years.
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Super Bowl LIX will put a cap on an incredible 2024 season that featured a ton of different storylines, beginning with the offseason acquisition that set fans up for the championship.
Saquon Barkley left the New York Giants and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to bolster the offense and give them the firepower they needed to propel them to an NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders. The Eagles are set for a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Chiefs powered through an offseason of tumult, and it started right after the Super Bowl during their parade. A shooting at the parade left one dead and shook up players and fans alike. Separately, the organization saw a handful of players have run-ins with law enforcement, including wide receiver Rashee Rice.
With the pressure back on Kansas City, the Chiefs still managed to find themselves going for NFL history.
Here’s what NFL fans need to know about the game.
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When is Super Bowl LIX?
Super Bowl LIX will be broadcast on FOX.(FOX Sports)
Super Bowl LIX will take place on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Who is playing in Super Bowl LIX?
The Chiefs will take on the Eagles in the Super Bowl. It is a rematch from Super Bowl LVII.
How can you watch the game?
Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi.(Tubi)
Super Bowl LIX coverage will be on FOX beginning at 1 p.m. ET and continuing on through the night. FOX Deportes will have the Spanish-language broadcast of the Super Bowl. Rodolfo Landeros will be the host/reporter for the game. Adrian Garcia-Marquez is doing play-by-play along with analysts Jessi-Losada and Jaime Motta.
Tubi will also stream the Super Bowl on its platform live in 4K. Viewers will be able to watch the game when they sign up via email registration. There will be no Multichannel Video Programming Distributor authentication or credit card sign-up needed to be able to watch it.
A second stream on Tubi will also include the Tubi Red Carpet event, hosted by Olivia Culpo at 3:30 p.m. ET, and the FOX Deportes Spanish language feed.
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Who is performing at halftime?
Kendrick Lamar(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/File)
Kendrick Lamar will perform at halftime. He entered the national spotlight last summer with his lyrical feud against rapper Drake. Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” became the song of the summer and was heard blaring on stadium surround systems across sports.
Lamar has won 20 Grammy Awards in his career. It will be his second Super Bowl halftime performance. He joined Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige on stage in Inglewood, California, for Super Bowl LVI.
Who is singing the national anthem?
Jon Batiste performs during the grand opening of Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at Baha Mar on January 17, 2025, in Nassau, Bahamas.(Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Baha Mar)
Five-time Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game begins.
The Louisiana native studied at Juilliard and put out albums such as “Times in New Orleans,” “Jazz is Now,” “Social Music” and, most recently, “Beethoven Blues.”
Where is Super Bowl LIX being held?
New Orleans is hosting Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025.(Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The Super Bowl will be held in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints. New Orleans was initially supposed to host Super Bowl LVIII but the coronavirus pandemic and the NFL expanding its schedule from 16 to 17 games caused a conflict with the city’s Mardi Gras celebrations. The game went from Feb. 11, 2024, to Feb. 9, 2025.
It’s the 11th time New Orleans will have the game.
How did the Chiefs get here?
The Chiefs, somehow, never managed to score at least 30 points in the regular season, and yet Kansas City finished the regular season 15-2. The team received a bye in the playoffs and topped the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills on their way to the Super Bowl.
How did the Eagles get here?
Philadelphia had a season filled with ups and downs, and whatever issues teammates had with each other appeared to be put in the past. The Eagles captured their second division title in three years with a 14-3 record.
The Eagles took care of the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and the Commanders before the game.
What happened in Super Bowl LVII?
James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz.(Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Eagles had a 10-point lead at halftime of Super Bowl LVII, and it appeared the team was going to win their second championship in franchise history. But Kansas City outscored Philadelphia 24-11 in the second to win the game, 38-35.
Conversation around the game went from Harrison Butker’s 8-yard field goal for the win to the defensive holding call on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry. The penalty helped set up the field goal and the win.
Patrick Mahomes had three touchdown passes, including one to Travis Kelce, in the win.
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History on the line
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs hoists the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35.(Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
A Chiefs win will cement the team in the annals of NFL history. Should Kansas City top Philadelphia, the Chiefs will become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win the title three straight times.
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