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  • Chiefs’ Justin Reid laments price of Super Bowl LIX tickets with family set to watch him

    Chiefs’ Justin Reid laments price of Super Bowl LIX tickets with family set to watch him

    Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid is extra motivated to play in Super Bowl LIX.

    Reid could be a part of history if the Chiefs win their third straight, as no other NFL team has won three consecutive Super Bowl titles since the NFL and AFL began playing each other in the 1960s. But this year’s game means a little more.

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    Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid addresses the media before NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    The star safety was born in Prairieville, Louisiana, about 65 miles northwest of New Orleans where the game will be held. He starred at Dutchtown High School before he committed to Stanford and played three years with the Cardinal. 

    He told the Kansas City Star he bought as many as 30 Super Bowl tickets for his friends and family to watch him play against the Philadelphia Eagles. The average Super Bowl ticket price has been around $7,900, according to StubHub.

    “We’re excited to play, and we’re chasing glory,” he told the newspaper. “But we’ve got to win just for me to break even.”

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    Justin Reid tries to tackle Josh Allen

    Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) pursues Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Kansas City Star noted that participating players receive two tickets and can purchase more. In Super Bowl LVII, players could buy up to 13 more tickets. After that, it’s back to the secondary market.

    Reid and the Chiefs do receive a bonus if they win the game. They reportedly received $164,000 for their win last year.

    The defensive back signed with the Chiefs before the 2022 season after four years with the Houston Texans. He signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal. He’s made $9.99 million this season.

    This year, he had 87 tackles and two interceptions as Kansas City finished the regular season 15-2 and earned a first-round bye.

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    He had five tackles against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship and seven tackles against the Houston Texans in the divisional round.

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  • Super Bowl ads feature Billy Crystal, Shania Twain, Post Malone as stars gear up for the big game

    Super Bowl ads feature Billy Crystal, Shania Twain, Post Malone as stars gear up for the big game

    Super Bowl LIX is just around the corner, and it’s already gearing up to be a celebrity-filled event with various star-studded ads.

    Whether they feature nostalgic reunions or unlikely celebrity duos, this year’s commercials are sure to deliver.

    Here are some of the highly anticipated, celebrity-led commercials set to air during the big game.

    Billy Crystal, Shania Twain and Post Malone are all starring in 2025 Super Bowl commercials. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/WireImage; Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV / Getty Images)

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    Hellmann’s Mayonnaise featuring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal

    Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunited to recreate an iconic scene from their popular 1989 romantic comedy, “When Harry Met Sally.”

    The ad begins with the two of them returning to Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City for lunch, and Crystal saying, “I can’t believe they let us back in this place,” to which Ryan responded with “nobody remembers that.”

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    Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunited to recreate an iconic scene from their popular 1989 romantic comedy, “When Harry Met Sally.” (Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images/Hellman’s / Getty Images)

    She later expresses feeling unsatisfied with her meal until she adds some Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, after which she pays homage to the famous scene and once again begins to mimic an orgasm. Crystal makes light of the situation with his commentary, adding “lunch and a show huh, how about that?”

    In a surprise appearance, “White Lotus” actress Sydney Sweeney recites the iconic line “I’ll have what she’s having,” originally said by Estelle Reiner, director Rob Reiner’s mother, in the 1989 movie.

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    Ryan and Crystal first teased that the two of them were reuniting for a special project, when they shared photos of themselves in character on social media, with the caption, “It’s finally happening, we’re reuniting for something iconic. Can’t wait to show you all soon.”

    Coffee Mate featuring Shania Twain

    Shania Twain in black outfit on stage

    Twain provided her voice for Coffee Mate’s first-ever Super Bowl commercial. (Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy / Getty Images)

    Coffee Mate announced Shania Twain has lent her voice for their first-ever Super Bowl commercial for their cold foam creamer, calling her the “queen of cold foam” on their social media accounts.

    The commercial features an original song sung by Twain, promoting the product, with Coffee Mate even posting a lyric video on their Instagram, so viewers can sing along on the big day.

    Twain shared a video of herself wearing a pink mini dress with a halter neckline underneath a pink robe, singing the song and using a can of the cold foam creamer as a microphone. “Can’t stop singing #gimmecoldfoam drops 2/9 featuring me #coffeematecold foam,” she captioned the post.

    “Okay, I’m so excited to put cold foam in my iced coffee!” one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, “I hope we get a special shania themed bottle!”

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    Uber Eats featuring Charli XCX, Martha Stewart and Matthew McConaughey

    Martha Stewart and Charli XCX in a commercial for Uber Eats.

    Martha Stewart and Charli XCX star in a Super Bowl commercial for Uber Eats together. (Uber Eats YouTube / Fox News)

    Uber Eats will have two separate celebrity-filled ads during this year’s Super Bowl. 

    In one teaser for their ad featuring Charli XCX and Martha Stewart, the two can be seen taking part in the “We listen and we don’t judge” TikTok trend in which people share secrets with others with the promise they won’t be judged for it.

    Stewart admitted to thinking Charli XCX was the WiFi password, while the Grammy-nominated artist admitted she assumed Stewart was on set for the commercial to do the catering. Later, Charli XCX confessed to thinking “the Super Bowl was something you could order on Uber Eats,” while Stewart said she “thought it was something else,” with Charli giving the camera a knowing look.

    The teaser ended with the two saying, “We listen and we don’t judge” in unison, followed by Stewart asking the musician, “but seriously, who are you again?”

    McConaughey cosplays as the former coach of the Bears in a new Super Bowl commercial for Uber Eats.

    McConaughey as the former coach of the Bears in a new Super Bowl commercial for Uber Eats. (Uber Eats YouTube / Fox News)

    In a separate ad for Uber Eats, Matthew McConaughey can be seen walking up to a full-length mirror with a photo of the Chicago Bears’ former coach Mike Ditka taped next to it, dressed exactly like him.

    Not only did the actor style his hair like him and wear a fake mustache matching his, he also wore a Bears sweater over a button down and tie. 

    The commercial sees him trying to master the Midwestern accent by repeatedly saying, “Da Bears” into the mirror, ending with him walking away from the mirror and the words “Uber Eats 02.09.25” flashing across the screen. 

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    MSC Cruises featuring Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom

    Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom star alongside each other in a Super Bowl ad for MSC Cruises.

    Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom star alongside each other in a Super Bowl ad for MSC Cruises. (MSC Cruises USA YouTube / Fox News)

    In a teaser video shared by MSC Cruises on their YouTube channel, Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom can be seen as the leads for their upcoming Super Bowl commercial. 

    The 15-second clip features Barrymore and Bloom on a cruise ship, as the “Never Been Kissed” actress is playing the piano and singing “Holiday” by Madonna. Barrymore then asks Bloom, “Was that good,” to which he responds, “Not great.”

    Barrymore accepts the critique, saying “yeah, fair,” after which the words, “the holiday begins 02.09.25” appear on the screen, and Barrymore once again breaks out into song.

    Bosch featuring Antonio Banderas

    Antonia Banderas and former WWE wrestler, Macho Man Randy Savage, are starring together in a Super Bowl commercial for the German engineering company Bosch. 

    In the 15-second teaser for the ad, posted on YouTube by the company, the former wrestler can be seen struggling to open a jar of pickles, leading Banderas to step in and help him out.

    After Banderas opens the jar, Savage thanks him for his help, with the actor responding with, “Don’t thank me. Thank Bosch for putting us in the same big-day commercial together.” 

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    Meta’s Smart Glasses featuring Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt

    A Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt split

    Hemsworth and Pratt are set to star in a Super Bowl commercial for Meta’s Smart Glasses. (Photo by Dave Benett/WireImage; Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images / Getty Images)

    Marvel superheros, Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth, are reuniting to promote Meta’s Smart Glasses in the company’s new Super Bowl ad. 

    Not much is known about the ad, but both Hemsworth and Pratt shared sneak peeks on their Instagram accounts, with posts featuring them wearing the Smart Glasses.

    Stella Artois featuring David Beckham

    David Beckham is on the hunt for his long-lost twin brother in a new Super Bowl commercial for Stella Artois. 

    The ad starts with Beckham picking up a cold glass of beer and walking over to join his fictional parents at a table. His parents then proceed to tell him he has a twin brother whom they gave up and now lives in America, who is also named David.

    It ends with Beckham grabbing baby photos of him and his brother as babies before leaving the bar to search for the other David. After Beckham gets up, the words “Who is the other David” appear on-screen, next to a glass of Stella Artois.

    “The secret is out, now the search for David Beckham’s twin brother is on,” the description for the YouTube video reads.

    Bud Light featuring Post Malone and Shane Gillis

    Post Malone and Gillis star together in a new Bud Light commercial.

    Post Malone and Gillis star together in a new Bud Light commercial. (Bud Light YouTube)

    Shane Gillis and Post Malone are set to star in a Super Bowl commercial for Bud Light.

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    In the commercial, the musician and the comedian arrive to a house party together carrying cases of Bud Light. They hang around the front door, crack open a can, and start talking to the Ring camera, letting their friends know they’ve arrived, before getting a text telling them to head to the backyard.

    Gillis is even decked out in Bud Light merchandise, wearing a hat with the brand’s name on it. 

    This isn’t the first time Post Malone has starred in an ad for the beer company, having appeared alongside Peyton Manning in a commercial for the brand in which he was summoned by the Bud Light genie.

    Michelob Ultra featuring Willem Dafoe and Catherine O’Hara

    O'Hara and Dafoe star alongside each other in the new Michelob ULTRA Super Bowl commercial.

    O’Hara and Dafoe star alongside each other in the new Michelob ULTRA Super Bowl commercial. (Michelob ULTRA YouTube / Fox News)

    “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” stars Catherine O’Hara and Willem Dafoe, who came together to star in the Super Bowl commercial for Michelob ULTRA.

    Throughout the ad, the two spot younger couples in possession of Michelob ULTRA beer and challenge them to games of pickleball, with the winner getting the beer. Each of their opponents underestimated O’Hara and Dafoe, who were shown to win every match they played.

    The ad ends with the two of them holding up two full glasses of Michelob ULTRA beer in a large room lined with freezers full of Michelob ULTRA cases and O’Hara asking viewers if they would “play for an ULTRA?”

    The words “Superior is worth playing for” flash across the screen, later joined by “Michelob ULTRA, superior light beer.”

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  • Eagles’ A.J. Brown recalls feeling like a ‘paid actor’ at previous Super Bowl, a loss to the Chiefs

    Eagles’ A.J. Brown recalls feeling like a ‘paid actor’ at previous Super Bowl, a loss to the Chiefs

    NFL star A.J. Brown made headlines when cameras recently captured him passing time during a Philadelphia Eagles game reading a book, “Inner Excellence,” by self-help author Jim Murphy.

    Brown’s sideline routine contributed to a spike in book sales, with “Inner Excellence” quickly jumping into the top spot on Amazon’s trending list the day after the Eagles’ wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers. 

    The book ranked 523,497 prior to the sudden increase in attention brought on by Brown.

    Brown and the Eagles will now turn the page and focus on preventing a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl three-peat. The Eagles are hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2023 Super Bowl.

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    The Philadelphia Eagles’ A.J. Brown speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia Jan. 30, 2025, ahead of the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Brown caught six passes for 96 yards and scored a touchdown in the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona. But Kansas City took the lead in the fourth quarter and celebrated a 38-35 victory.

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    Two full NFL seasons have passed since the loss, and the Eagles could still be haunted by the memory of how they let a chance at winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship slip away.

    AJ Brown reacts

    Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown reacts after a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Dec. 15, 2024, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

    A play here, a play there, and the Eagles could have been Super Bowl champions.

    Quarterback Jalen Hurts replied “next question” when asked his most vivid memory from the 2023 Super Bowl, and Brown recounted a missed opportunity for him to score a touchdown that could have changed the outcome.

    “The play really kept me up thinking about, ‘How did I miss that?’ and what I got confused on,” Brown said.

    The play?

    “I don’t want to get into it because we may run it back,” he said.

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    Brown finished the 2024 season with 67 catches and a team-high 1,079 yards despite missing four games. It was the third consecutive year Brown surpassed 1,000 receiving yards.

    “A.J. is the best receiver that this city has ever seen,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.

    Brown was rewarded in April with a three-year contract extension that included $84 million in guaranteed money. He was about to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL at $32 million a year until Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson’s deal topped his later that summer.

    While Brown is paid like an elite receiver, he said he felt like nothing but a “paid actor” at the 2023 Super Bowl.

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    Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown scores a touchdown during the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2023.  (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)

    Brown said if he had his way, the Eagles would arrive in New Orleans on Friday, hold a walk-through Saturday and play the game Sunday. His Super Bowl experience was like something out of a movie in which he played the role of a football player. He has tried to steel his emotions amid this year’s Super Bowl hype.

    “It’s about us, but it’s not about us,” he said. “We have so much we have to do for everyone else. The media, the fans. There’s only so little time that we get to focus on what’s important, and that’s the game.”

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    Brown said he’s been turning down media requests “left and right” because, when it comes to Super Bowl hype, “none of this stuff matters.”

    The Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET Feb. 9 from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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  • Chiefs’ Travis Kelce sends three-word message of support to Eagles fans as Super Bowl matchup looms

    Chiefs’ Travis Kelce sends three-word message of support to Eagles fans as Super Bowl matchup looms

    Jason Kelce stepped away from football after the 2023 season. The former offensive lineman spent his entire standout career with the Philadelphia Eagles — the reigning NFC champions.

    The Eagles will soon travel to New Orleans to continue preparations for Super Bowl LIX. The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Eagles at the Caesars Superdome for the big game, creating a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Jason and his younger brother Travis Kelce competed against each other in that game, with the Chiefs ultimately defeating the Eagles.

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    Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. (David Calvert/Getty Images for American Century Investments)

    Travis was recently named to his tenth consecutive Pro Bowl, while Jason has settled into broadcasting during his first year of NFL retirement. The former Eagles center Kelce signed with ESPN last year and made routine appearances on “Monday Night Countdown” throughout the 2024 football season. 

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    In November, Jason announced he would host “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” starting in early Jan. 2025 and continuing through the NFL postseason. Travis made an appearance on the latest edition of the show and was asked to share a message for Philadelphia fans. 

    The Chiefs tight end appeared to shrug his shoulders before responding with “Go Birds, baby!” as the live studio audience inside Philadelphia’s concert hall Union Transfer applauded.

    Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce after a game

    Jason Kelce, #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles, speaks with Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, after Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

    Jason quickly pointed to what he perceived as a disingenuous show of support from his brother. “You don’t mean that,” he said while laughing.

    Travis then spoke about his appreciation for his brother before doubling down on his Eagles support. 

    “What do you mean? I’m a Jason Kelce fanatic, dude,” Travis continued. “I love that guy. I still got all the gang green from you guys’ Super Bowl and your run in Philly. I still got some Philly pride man. I’m wishing the best for those guys, but, you know, uhhh, go birds.”

    “There’s absolutely no chance you mean that,” Jason concluded.

    After starting the 2023 campaign with a 10-1 record, the Eagles went on to win just one of their final six games. Philadelphia subsequently suffered a 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. 

    Kelce announced his retirement shortly after the Eagles’ playoff exit. He ended his career with seven Pro Bowls and six First-team All-Pro selections.

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    The end of the 2024 regular season and the ongoing postseason have been more enjoyable for Philly. The Eagles were presented with the George Halas Trophy last Sunday after the team won the conference title and clinched a spot in the Super Bowl.

    Super Bowl LIX kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 from the Caesars Superdome.

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  • Eagles invite survivor of Bourbon Street attack back to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX: ‘Not letting evil win’

    Eagles invite survivor of Bourbon Street attack back to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX: ‘Not letting evil win’

    Former Princeton football player Ryan Quigley was seriously injured and lost his best friend and fellow teammate, Tiger Bech, in the violent terrorist attack in New Orleans on January 1. But Quigley will have the opportunity to write that tragic story when he returns next weekend as an honorary guest of the Philadelphia Eagles. 

    The Eagles invited Quigley and Bech’s sister to attend their divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams last month, but this week they invited him to their training facility with the intention of surprising him with Super Bowl LIX tickets. 

    FILE – Princeton running back Ryan Quigley (25) carries the ball for a touchdown in the second half during the game between the Columbia Lions and Princeton Tigers on October, 5, 2019 at Princeton Stadium in Princeton, NJ.  (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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    “We want to tell you the real reason we brought you here,” Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said in a video shared by the team. “It’s okay if you’re not feeling it, but we would love to have you down for the Super Bowl.” 

    This year’s Super Bowl will be hosted by the city of New Orleans. It will take place just a little over a month after the attack. Quigley will return to the city, something he vowed never to do again. 

    “New Year’s Eve was my first time in New Orleans ever, it was my first night, and I told myself it was going to be the last,” he told the team’s website. “But then I thought about it, because all year I’ve been telling Tiger if the Eagles make the Super Bowl this year, I promised him I was going to take him, and he’s from Louisiana.”

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    “I think, not letting evil win and evil will not prevail. I think we’re going to go back to New Orleans and leave on a positive note from that city, given that Tiger’s from there and that I promised him I was going bring him down to the Super Bowl. I’m looking forward to it for sure.”

    Quigley, 26, suffered broken bones in his leg, back and face and underwent surgery and several days in the hospital to recover from a horrific terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people and injured dozens more. 

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    FILE – Princeton’s Ryan Quigley (25) in runway before a game vs. Yale at Powers Field. Princeton, NJ on Nov. 16, 2019. (Erick W. Rasco /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)

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    He hopes that his presence will allow him to share Bech’s story, something he plans to continue doing no, matter where he goes. 

    “Everything that the Eagles have done from being around the facilities today and the Divisional Round, to helping us share his story, there’s no words to describe it. We’re forever grateful to have the opportunity to tell the rest of the world how special Tiger was.”

    “Everyone that I meet moving forward, I want to introduce Tiger as well, because of how special he was and how much character he had,” he added. 

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    “He had no problem going to like anywhere in the world and fitting into different cultures. And he was just a super well-rounded individual with a ton of qualities that I’m going to make sure people know about for the rest of my life.”

    The Eagles and Chiefs will meet in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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  • Ex-NFL player Kyle Rudolph discusses Vikings’ QB decision, referees, the Super Bowl and NFL Draft giveaways

    Ex-NFL player Kyle Rudolph discusses Vikings’ QB decision, referees, the Super Bowl and NFL Draft giveaways

    Kyle Rudolph left the Minnesota Vikings a couple seasons before they went 14-3 in 2022, when they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the New York Giants.

    Two seasons later, they had almost a carbon copy of that campaign. This year, they went 13-4 but had another first-round playoff exit.

    “You got to make the plays when it matters most, and they just didn’t do it each of those last playoff games,” Rudolph told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

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    Now, the Vikings have to decide whether to keep Sam Darnold or hand the keys to the offense to J.J. McCarthy.

    Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a pass for the winning touchdown over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during overtime of a NFC wild-card playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.  (Chuck Cook/USA Today Sports)

    Minnesota drafted McCarthy with the 10th selection of last year’s NFL Draft, and he was in the running to start until a knee injury in the preseason ended his season. That gave the nod to Darnold, who took advantage of the opportunity and had, by far, the best season of his career.

    Darnold was playing himself into a lucrative contract until his final two games. Now, who knows what he’ll get on the open market?

    At the very least, he may get a decent deal like Baker Mayfield’s. But even that might be a lot for Minnesota, Rudolph said.

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    “Well, I think it really, so much in football comes down to the money piece. You know, when you have a salary cap, and you’re trying to build a roster, unfortunately, you have to make decisions that are solely based on the ramifications of the salary cap and what that does for your roster,” Rudolph said. 

    “So, when you look at Sam Darnold and the year that he had in Minnesota, there’s just so many factors that go into it ultimately for Sam. Does he want to go to the highest bidder? Do I think Minnesota can be the highest bidder? No, I do not. You have so much other talent on that roster that they would like to keep and have to pay. If that’s what Sam decides, and he wants to go to the highest bidder, I don’t think Minnesota has a chance. 

    “If Sam says, ‘I love playing for Kevin O’Connell. This is the best year of my career. He brings the best out of me, I love being on this team,’ I think he would have to take some sort of a discount. And then the third piece that comes in is, ultimately, you always have the franchise tag. 

    “So, if they were decide to franchise tag Sam, they could keep him on that one-year franchise tag deal. But, again, that makes things really, really tough on the salary cap because that’s a one-year full salary cap hit. So, it’ll be interesting what they decide.

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    Kyle Rudolph explained why he believes it’s “really tough” to see Sam Darnold returning to the Vikings last season.  (Imagn)

    “To this point, Kevin [O’Connell] has proved that it really doesn’t matter who the quarterback is. Jaren Hall, Josh Dobbs, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold — he’s going to get the most out of him, and they’re going to go win football games.”

    The Vikings will be home watching the Philadelphia Eagles try to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs, who are in their fifth Super Bowl in the last six years with a chance to three-peat.

    It’s widely been argued Kansas City has the refs on their side. But Rudolph disputed the idea of any conspiracy or favoritism.

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    “If you go and look at the statistics and dive into kind of like where are the Chiefs compared to every other team in the NFL in terms of calls for and calls against, they’re kind of right there in the middle of the pack,” Rudolph said. 

    “But what is different about the Chiefs, they’re on national TV almost every week. They’re playing in primetime a whole lot. They’re always making deep playoff runs, five out of six years in the Super Bowl. Obviously, you have all the off-the-field publicity with Travis [Kelce] and Taylor [Swift] and Patrick’s stardom. It’s just, you see it a lot more.

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    Referee Carl Cheffers speaks to Patrick Mahomes during a break in the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 21, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.  (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

    “They look for things that trigger, ‘Oh, that’s a foul. That’s a penalty.’ It’s the slightest jersey grab, but that’s something that triggers their psyche to say, ‘Oh, I saw that jersey grab, I’m throwing the flag.’ It’s just an immediate reaction to them. So, no, I don’t think there’s favoritism. Obviously, in the world that we’re in today, if that were ever to be the case … we have all the resources in the world to find out … right? We would know.”

    Rudolph spoke to Fox News Digital on behalf of his own charity, Alltroo, where fans can donate to the campaign, and in turn, those dollars go directly to players’ charities. But Rudolph and his partners have added a couple of twists.

    This year, with just a $10 donation to Alltroo, fans can win both a trip to the Super Bowl with Drew Brees in New Orleans and an opportunity to announce a draft pick in Green Bay later this year if they donate to a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee’s charity. 

    Considering that 94% of people who donate to Alltroo had never donated to a nonprofit before, Rudolph says it’s a “win-win” for everyone.

    Kyle Rudolph on field

    Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph before a game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.  (Harrison Barden/USA Today Sports)

    “What we wanted to create was an opportunity for die-hard sports fans, not just the high-net worth individuals or the big corporate brands, to have an opportunity to support us. And then the flip side is people are winning once-in-a lifetime experiences and items that may be out of reach. 

    “So, trying to create that win-win scenario where we’re raising additional funds for charity that wouldn’t otherwise be, and then, ultimately, offering these once-in-a lifetime experiences to fans that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it,” Rudolph said, noting that Super Bowl prices are “insanely out of price for a lot of people.”

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    “Whatever you’re willing to donate to these players’ causes, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to these player causes. So, we can just be the vehicle that passes through these donations and then, at the end of the day, a lucky fan’s gonna have the opportunity to go up there and announce a draft pick at the draft and realize someone else’s dream. 

    “So, all in all, super cool for me to have the opportunity as a former nominee to really spearhead this initiative on behalf of the league. For as little as a $10 donation, you have a chance to win.”

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  • Eagles speak out on Philadelphia plane crash just days before playing in Super Bowl LIX

    Eagles speak out on Philadelphia plane crash just days before playing in Super Bowl LIX

    The Philadelphia Eagles will have plenty more to play for when they take the field in Super Bowl LIX next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. 

    After an air ambulance carrying six people crashed in Northern Philadelphia Friday night, causing a massive explosion that has killed an unconfirmed number of people, the Eagles released a statement expressing condolences for its impacted Philadelphia residents and the victims on board the flight.

    “The Eagles organization was heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of life earlier this evening as a result of the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia,” the team said. “We extend our condolences to the victims and loved ones they leave behind. We are grateful to the first responders for their heroic actions at the scene.”

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    Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the global ambulance flight company operating the plane, said its Learjet 55 crashed while departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at about 6:30 p.m.

    A detailed view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo at midfield prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

    The plane was scheduled to fly from Philadelphia to Tijuana International Airport, with one technical stop in Springfield, Missouri for fuel, Air Ambulance spokesperson Shai Gold told Fox News Digital.

    A senior Philadelphia fire official told Fox News the fires that were sparked by the crash are “now under control.”

    President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to react to the tragedy.

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    “So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged,” Trump wrote. “First Responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all.”

    Vice President JD Vance later took to X, calling the situation “very sad.”

    “May God bless the victims and their families,” Vance wrote.

    Site of a plane crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., January 31, 2025.

    Site of a plane crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., January 31, 2025.  (X / @JaredGSolomon)

    The crash comes just days after an American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people.

    Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch, Lorraine Taylor and Alexis McAdams contributed to this story.

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  • Jason and Kylie Kelce reveal Super Bowl loyalties amid conflicting ties to Chiefs, Eagles

    Jason and Kylie Kelce reveal Super Bowl loyalties amid conflicting ties to Chiefs, Eagles

    Jason and Kylie Kelce are torn about whom to root for in Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. 

    On one hand, they have a family member, star tight end Travis Kelce, playing for the Chiefs.

    On the other hand, Jason played 13 seasons for the Eagles and is still close to several people in the organization. Kylie is a die-hard Eagles fan who also has many friends in the organization.

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    Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce attend Thursday Night Football Presents The World Premiere of “Kelce” on September 8, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Prime Video)

    So, whom to root for? Your brother/brother-in-law or your hometown team with some people you consider extended family. 

    “Here’s the biggest thing. Obviously, you’re my brother. I’ll always root for my brother. That’s the reality of it alright, even though I’m decked out in Eagles gear I’m always going to root for Travis,” Jason said during a recent episode of “New Heights.”

    “Take that, Philly,” Travis said while laughing.

    “But, there’s a lot of people in the Philadelphia organization, whether it’s players, coaches, people in the building, that feel like extended family to me. Especially my former linemen, like Lane Johnson, feels like a brother in a lot of ways, and I’m rooting for those guys, too,” Jason said. 

    “I’m rooting for Philadelphia, and I’m rooting for Travis Kelce. That’s the reality of it. No matter what, on gameday I’m going to be happy for one of those sides, and I’m going to be sad for the other side.”

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    Travis and Jason Kelce

    Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. (David Calvert/Getty Images for American Century Investments)

    What makes it difficult for Jason is that he still feels so close to the organization. 

    “It’s similar to the last time we played. I mean maybe a little bit less intense, because I’m not playing now, but I think it’s going to be very, very similar, I really do. I live in Philadelphia, I still go to the facilities on a very regular basis, I still feel like I am a Philadelphia Eagle and that I’m a part of all of these people that root and cheer on our team,” Jason said. 

    “I would be lying if I said I don’t want the Eagles to win. You know what I mean? I want them, too, but I also want Travis Kelce to win. So that’s a longwinded way of saying I just want to see a good football game, and whoever wins I’m going to be happy for that guy.”

    As for Kylie, she is very happy about Travis’ success.

    “I am so happy and proud of Travis and the Chiefs’ accomplishments. I think that the opportunity to play for such a historic milestone is incredible to be able to potentially witness, and I think that Travis has been there for his entire career. He has worked so hard and put in so much time that I am truly, as always, cheering Travis on. And I love him, he’s my family, so I will always cheer on Travis’s accomplishments and hopefully success,” Kylie said during a recent episode of “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce.”

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    Travis Kelce reacts on stage

    Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts on stage after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

    Despite being proud of Travis, that doesn’t mean Kylie is rooting for the Chiefs.

    “That being said, I was raised to bleed green. I have friends who are still associated with the team, I have a close relationship with a lot of people in the Eagles organization. I get to live in the Philadelphia community, so I will also be cheering for the success of those people,” Kylie said. 

    Kylie can’t even bring herself to say her customary ‘Go Chiefs’ when interacting with Chiefs fans, due to the upcoming Super Bowl.

    “That any other week when I see Chiefs fans, I will tell them, ‘Go Chiefs,’ I will not be saying that for the next two weeks. I can’t bring myself to do it because then it feels as though I’m actively wishing it against, yeah, no. Can’t, ah, this is hard, I don’t like this. I’m not having fun. Like I’m having fun independently. I’m having fun as an Eagles fan, I’m having fun as a Travis fan. It’s hard. It is hard. I don’t like it. I don’t like it, but also, it’s very exciting, but I’m mad about it. I feel like I’m having a manic episode,” Kylie said.

    While Kylie is torn, she said her daughters will be supporting their uncle. 

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    “I will say, we have made moves to get the girls ‘Go Uncle Trav’ shirts, because they love their uncle, and, of course, they love cheering him on, and, to be fair, they love cheering on the birds, too. But he is our family, and I want to make sure that the girls feel included.”

    The Chiefs take on the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, where Jason and Kylie will have mixed emotions, no matter the outcome. 

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  • Chiefs potential Super Bowl celebrations will not feature public rally following 2024 mass shooting: report

    Chiefs potential Super Bowl celebrations will not feature public rally following 2024 mass shooting: report

    The Kansas City Chiefs are pursuing history next weekend when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. A victory will make the Chiefs the only NFL team in league history to ever win the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy in three straight seasons. 

    However, if that does happen, celebrations involving fans will potentially look different from years past.

    Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs partied during the Super Bowl Parade in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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    Sources told FOX 4 that officials have decided against hosting a public rally following last year’s mass shooting that left one person dead and dozens of others injured when several people opened gunfire at the rally on Feb. 12, 2024. 

    According to the report, plans include a celebration at Arrowhead Stadium for only players, families and some local and state officials. Players will then move to Crown Center, where they will gather for the parade route – which has been designed to minimize crowd density. 

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    The decision follows a meeting held Thursday which was attended by head of the Kansas City sports commission Kathy Nelson. Fox News Digital contacted Nelson and the Chiefs for comment. 

    Super Bowl parade 2023

    A general view of fans prior to the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on Feb. 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

    During last year’s Super Bowl where the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers to become back-to-back champions, a mass shooting erupted at the Chiefs’ rally in downtown Kansas City. The parade drew in an estimated 1 million people. 

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    Police said the shooting happened when one group of people confronted another for staring at them. Officials said 12 people brandished firearms and at least six fired those guns. Prosecutors added that some of the guns recovered from the scene included at least two AR-15-style rifles.

    Several individuals were charged.

    Kansas City Chiefs parade crowd aerial view

    The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate during their victory rally at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl LVIII football game.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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    Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local radio host and mother of two, was killed in the gunfire. Officials at the time said around two dozen more were injured. 

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • Super Bowl 1: A historic game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs

    Super Bowl 1: A historic game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs

    Super Bowl LIX is Sunday, Feb. 9, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and features the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Teams will once again compete for the championship title and the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

    The Super Bowl has evolved into one of the most-televised programs in history. Thousands of fans shell out an excessive amount of money to travel and attend Super Bowl games, which are sold out each year. Some fans have even attended every Super Bowl game in history thus far.

    The multimillion-dollar game has been a widely anticipated yearly event for decades. However, this wasn’t always the case.

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    The very first Super Bowl, Super Bowl I, was originally known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, and it occurred in 1967. The crowd was less-than-sold-out and some tickets were sold for a measly $12. Nevertheless, it was the start to a lengthy history of nail-biting games, monumental sporting moments and legendary halftime performances.

    Each year, teams compete for their shot at the Vince Lombardi Trophy. (Mickey Pfleger/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

    How many people attended Super Bowl I?

    The first Super Bowl was not as crowded as you may think. 

    The game was not sold out, with more than 32,000 of the stadium’s 94,000 seats left empty, according to History.com. 

    A $12 ticket seems unimaginably low now as people dish out thousands to catch the championship game, but in the ’60s, many complained about the high ticket prices. 

    There was also not as much excitement for the Super Bowl in its early years as there is today. 

    Who played in Super Bowl I?

    The first-ever Super Bowl was played by the Green Bay Packers, the National Football League champion, and the Kansas City Chiefs, the American Football League champion. 

    This game was played before the name “Super Bowl” was adopted at the suggestion of late Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt. 

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    Who won Super Bowl I and II?

    The Packers came out victorious in Super Bowl I against the Chiefs, 35-10. 

    The Packers were led by legendary head coach Vince Lombardi. The Super Bowl trophy was later named after the coach. 

    The Packers also reached Super Bowl II, playing the Oakland Raiders and winning 33-14.

    Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California during Super Bowl I on January 15, 1967

    Super Bowl I was played on Jan. 15, 1967, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California. (CBS via Getty Images)

    When was Super Bowl I?

    Super Bowl I was played Jan. 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

    Super Bowl I remains the only Super Bowl broadcast by two different networks. NBC, the official broadcaster of the AFL, and CBS, which broadcast NFL games, both televised the event.

    What was the halftime score of Super Bowl I?

    The score was tight at halftime of the first Super Bowl with the Packers holding a 14-10 lead over the Chiefs. 

    The Chiefs were able to score one touchdown that game, and it came in the second quarter on a pass to Curtis McClinton. 

    Super Bowl 1: A historic game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs

    At halftime, the game was close between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. After the half, Green Bay widened the gap and won. (Vic Stein/Getty Images)

    After halftime, Green Bay built its lead and won 35-10.

    Who was the Chiefs QB in Super Bowl I?

    The quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl I was Len Dawson. A legendary photograph of Dawson during halftime of that first Super Bowl shows him smoking a cigarette in the Kansas City Chiefs’ locker room. 

    Although Dawson lost the first Super Bowl, he won a Super Bowl win with the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV, where they defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 23-7. 

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    Dawson’s many awards during his time in the NFL included the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. Dawson died on Aug. 24, 2022 at age 87.

    Did Super Bowl I have a halftime show?

    The University of Arizona Marching Band and the Grambling State University Marching Band were among the performers at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Anaheim High School Ana-Hi-Steppers Drill Team and flag girls also performed. 

    Super Bowl I with empty stands in background

    There were a lot of empty seats during Super Bowl I, but excitement for the big game would grow in coming years. (Robert Riger/Getty Images)

    Since that first game, the Super Bowl halftime show has become an enormous production in which many legendary performances have taken place. Past performers have included Madonna, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5 and Shakira. 

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