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Chiefs' three-peat talk 'definitely' fired up Eagles

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Sunday, 09 February 2025 22:52

NEW ORLEANS -- Multiple Eagles defensive players said they used the Kansas City Chiefs' talk of a three-peat as incentive in Philadelphia's dominant Super Bowl LIX performance on Sunday night.

"That was motivation because it was kind of a slap to us," Eagles veteran defensive end Brandon Graham said. "It was like, they ain't seen us yet. So, we heard that all week. And when the game came, execution was on point and together."

The Chiefs were trying to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. News came out last week that the Chiefs and Miami Heat president Pat Riley came to an agreement allowing the Chiefs to use the trademarked "Three-Peat" phrase without issue if they did win.

"Definitely," said Philadelphia defensive tackle Milton Williams, when asked if he was fueled by that chatter. "They were talking about getting the copyright and all that B.S. Throw that s--- in the trash."

The Eagles' defensive front dominated the game, sacking Patrick Mahomes six times while registering 11 quarterback hits in a 40-22 win.

Philadelphia did not send a single blitz against Mahomes yet still managed to get pressure on 16 of his 42 dropbacks (38%).

Mahomes appeared to feel the effects. He threw a pair of interceptions -- including a pick-six to rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean -- and finished with a QBR of 11.4, the second lowest in a Super Bowl since the rating began being used in 2006.

Josh Sweat (2.5) and Williams (2) had multiple sacks in the game, becoming just the third Super Bowl tandem to post two-plus sacks.

"We didn't change the game plan or anything," said Sweat, who was among those Eagles players who said they shut out the three-peat talk and other distractions to stay focused. "We just rush and cover together, and whoever made the play made it.

"[Defensive coordinator] Vic [Fangio] just made the calls, and we executed. He always puts us in the right position to make the plays, and it worked out."

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