None of them may openly admit it, but the players of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs probably have circled September 14 on their calendar, as the reigning finalists will meet early after last season's Super Bowl.
The Eagles handily beat the Chiefs, 40-22, for their fifth crown, including before the AFL-NFL merger. Philadelphia also denied Kansas City an unprecedented third straight title.
Jalen Hurts was almost flawless in the contest, completing 17 of 22 attempts for 221 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for a score and set the Super Bowl record for most rushing yards by a quarterback with 72. He was aptly named Super Bowl MVP.
The Chiefs will be eager to avenge their defeat in their quest to reclaim the throne. But while fans are excited for the Super Bowl