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Kansas City Chiefs ' dream of a historic three-peat was obliterated in a crushing Super Bowl LIX blowout against the
Philadelphia Eagles , a humbling defeat that shook Chiefs Kingdom. Yet, both teams remain
NFL powerhouses, and their highly anticipated rematch in the 2025 regular season is poised to be a must-watch showdown. As the NFL schedule release nears, fans are buzzing about when
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will clash again. Super Bowls stumble fuels revenge fire
The Chiefs' Super Bowl loss exposed vulnerabilities , particularly a porous offensive line that couldn't protect Mahomes against Philly's relentless front.
Jalen Hurts carved up Kansas City's defense , leaving Andy Reid's squad reeling.
NFL.com's Kevin Patra ranks this rematch among the top 10 games of the 2025 season, predicting a fiery battle despite the Super Bowl dud. "The Super Bowl rematch might have been a dud, but that doesn't mean this game will follow suit," Patra said.
"The Eagles blasted Kansas City with a dominating front in February, and Jalen Hurts divebombed the Chiefs' defense. The last time Andy Reid's club got walloped in a Super Bowl, it sparked an offensive line revamp. Another is underway. The Eagles also lost key defensive pieces, with Josh Sweat and Milton Williams departing in free agency."
A rivalry steeped in drama
The
Chiefs-Eagles rivalry has been electric in the Jalen Hurts era, with Kansas City winning the first two matchups and Philly taking the last two, including the Super Bowl rout. Adding fuel to the fire, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni's taunting of Chiefs fans during Philly's last visit to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium still stings. Patra notes, "This bout has extra fire," as both teams aim to prove their mettle.
Chiefs' offseason overhaul: Ready for redemption?
Kansas City has spent the 2025 offseason aggressively retooling their roster, with a major focus on revamping the offensive line to shield Mahomes. While the Eagles lost defensive stars, the Chiefs' upgrades signal a team hungry for redemption. Patra highlights the stakes: "This matchup will show how far each squad has come since the Super Bowl." With Mahomes under center, Kansas City always has a shot at glory.
