Who is playing in the Super Bowl? Chiefs vs. Eagles history

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are headed for an explosive matchup in Super Bowl LVII. What is the history behind these two teams?

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will square off in the Super Bowl for the first time in history.

For the Chiefs, a semi-injured Patrick Mahomes stumbled this far following two tough postseason wins against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals.

For the Eagles, Jalen Hurts, took care of business against the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. This Super Bowl matchup will feature an exciting showdown between two young franchise quarterbacks and is sure to draw new and longtime NFL fans alike.

Let’s take a quick look at the two teams’ history.

What is the Chiefs vs. Eagles series history?

The two teams have met nine times before in the regular season, and the Chiefs have the slight edge with five wins against the Eagles’ four wins.

Kansas City has beaten Philadelphia in their last three meetings (2013, 2017, and 2021).

When was the Chiefs vs. Eagles’ first matchup?

The Chiefs and Eagles first faced each other back in 1972, which ended in a Philadelphia win.

When was the Chiefs vs. Eagles’ most recent matchup?

The Chiefs and Eagles most recently played each other in Week 4 of the 2021 season. Philadelphia hosted Kansas City in Jalen Hurts’ first season as a full-time starter (the Eagles had traded Carson Wentz the offseason prior).

In the early season matchup, Kansas City won, 42-30. Patrick Mahomes went 24-for-30 for 278 passing yards and recorded five touchdowns against one interception. Hurts went 32-for-48 for 387 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Each team has undergone a considerable offensive makeover since that game: Tyreek Hill and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, two of the Chiefs’ most productive players back then, are no longer relevant. Hill has since joined the Miami Dolphins, and rookie Isiah Pacheco has taken over as the Chiefs’ No. 1 running back.

On the Eagles side, Philly traded for talented wideout A.J. Brown to pair with DeVonta Smith in the receiver room, among other roster changes.

Could another high-scoring game be in the cards for Super Bowl LVII?