Super Bowl 59 is just around the corner with history potentially being made if the Kansas City Chiefs become the first team to complete a three-peat. The Chiefs have already surpassed previous dynasties that attempted the feat, as none of the eight back-to-back champions had ever reached the Super Bowl in three consecutive seasons. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and Harrison Butker will be making their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years to prove their dominance. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking for redemption after their narrow 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57. This time around, Kansas City has a stronger defense, while the Eagles have bolstered their offense with the addition of Saquon Barkley, who could be the Offensive Player of the Year.
The Manning’s in New Heights
With all eyes on the Super Bowl, the Kelce brothers end their NFL season podcast, New Heights, in the best way possible by bringing in two legends who know all about the biggest stage. Peyton and Eli Manning will be the guests on the final episode before the Super Bowl, making for an iconic meeting between two sets of championship-winning brothers. The Mannings, both future Hall of Famers, bring a wealth of experience when it comes to preparing for and winning Super Bowls. For Travis Kelce, who is about to play in his fifth Super Bowl – tied with Rob Gronkowski for the most by a tight end – Peyton and Eli’s insight could prove valuable.
When it comes to Super Bowl success, the Kelce and Manning brothers have a lot to talk about. Peyton Manning won two Super Bowls – one with the Colts in 2006 and another with the Broncos in 2015 – cementing his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns (539 at the time) and passing yards (71,940). Meanwhile, Eli Manning holds a special place in NFL history as the only quarterback to beat Tom Brady in the Super Bowl – twice. His New York Giants upset Brady’s undefeated Patriots in 2007 and then beat them again in 2011, earning Eli two Super Bowl MVP awards.
On Kelce’s side, Travis has become arguably the greatest tight end in postseason history, ranking first all-time in playoff receptions (174), the most postseason games with 100+ receiving yards (9) and second in receiving yards (2039) behind only Jerry Rice (2245). His chemistry with Patrick Mahomes has been an integral part of the Chiefs’ dynasty. Jason Kelce, though an offensive lineman, has been just as impactful. The Eagles’ longtime center was a key leader in their Super Bowl 52 victory, famously delivering an emotional championship parade speech that endeared him to Philadelphia fans forever.
Interestingly, Tom Brady is the common link between all four players. While Peyton lost two Super Bowls trips to Brady’s teams (2006 and 2013), Travis Kelce fell to Brady’s Patriots Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55, Eli and Jason are unbeaten against him in the big game. Eli’s two wins are an important part of his Hall of Fame case, proving his ability to rise to the occasion when it matters most. The Eagles’ 41-33 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 52 was the franchise’s first, and Jason was the captain of a team with an offensive line as good as this year’s.
Super Bowl LIX on the Horizon
As Super Bowl 59 approaches, the Chiefs and Eagles are preparing for a historic rematch. This will be the ninth Super Bowl rematch in history and the second time the two teams will meet for the Lombardi Trophy. Both franchises have been the most successful in the league over the past three seasons – Kansas City with 52 wins and Philadelphia with 49 – but the key difference is that the Chiefs have capitalized on their success, winning Super Bowls in that span. Recent history suggests this will be another close battle, as the last three Super Bowls have been decided by just three points.
