Top 5 Offensive Players to Watch at Super Bowl LIX as the Chiefs Take On the Eagles

As a two-time Super Bowl MVP and one of the league's premier quarterbacks, Mahomes is known for his ability to make plays under pressure and throw from unconventional angles. His experience in high-stakes games makes him a critical player to watch, especially as he aims for his third consecutive Super Bowl victory.

He has once again proven why he's one of the best in the business this postseason. He sits fourth in big-time throw rate (7.3%), showing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. His efficiency in the intermediate passing game has been exceptional—completing seven of eight passes for 182 yards and a touchdown, including two big-time throws. However, defensive pressure has been one of the few things capable of slowing him down.

When it comes to playoff football, there’s no quarterback quite like Mahomes. As he goes, so do the Chiefs. With another Super Bowl appearance on the horizon, Mahomes has his team on the brink of etching their names in the history books. The only name regularly mentioned ahead of him in the GOAT debate is Tom Brady, a future Hall of Famer with a legacy cemented in NFL lore.

But Mahomes is built for moments like this. No matter the circumstances, he has a way of lifting his team to another level when the stakes are highest. Now, he’ll aim to pull off one more masterclass this season. The burning question remains—can the Eagles find a way to contain Mahomes on Sunday, and what’s their game plan to do it?

Travis Kelce is far more than just the high-profile boyfriend of Taylor Swift. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer isn’t just another athlete chasing personal accolades and championship hardware—he’s cemented himself as one of the greatest tight ends the game has ever seen. A four-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler, Kelce achieved an extraordinary feat by surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in seven straight seasons (2016-22).

At 35 years old, he remained a key offensive weapon this season, hauling in 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns, while making his presence felt in the playoffs with nine catches for 136 yards and a touchdown.

His numbers stack up with the best to ever do it. Kelce sits third all-time among tight ends in receptions (1,004) and receiving yards (12,151), while ranking fifth in touchdowns (77). However, it’s in the postseason where he's truly left his mark—he owns the NFL record for most career postseason receptions (174) and sits second all-time in postseason receiving yards (2,039) and postseason touchdowns (20).

Simply put, Kelce is a generational talent whose legacy is already set in stone.

A three-time Pro Bowler, A.J. Brown has been Philadelphia's go-to target since arriving in 2022. Over his three seasons with the Eagles, he’s averaged 87 catches, 1,344 yards, and eight touchdowns per year, proving himself as a premier playmaker.

Back in 2022, Brown posted a career-best 1,496 receiving yards along with 11 touchdowns, playing a pivotal role in the Eagles' Super Bowl run. In that title-game showdown against Kansas City, he delivered with six receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown, though it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.

This season, despite battling hamstring and knee injuries that sidelined him for four games, Brown still put up impressive numbers, finishing with 67 receptions for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns across 13 appearances. He came up big in the NFC Championship Game, hauling in six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown as Philadelphia punched its ticket to the Super Bowl.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Saquon Barkley is putting together a season for the ages in his first year with Philadelphia. The star running back racked up 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns across 16 regular-season games, averaging an impressive 5.8 yards per carry. In doing so, he joined an exclusive club, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a single season.

Barkley has been the heartbeat of the Eagles' offense, accounting for 34.8% of the team's total yards from scrimmage—a testament to his impact both on the ground and through the air. His dominance has continued in the postseason, where he's bulldozed defenses for 442 rushing yards and five touchdowns across three playoff games. Remarkably, three of those scores came on runs of 60 yards or more, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability.

This breakout campaign with Philadelphia follows a six-year tenure with the New York Giants, where Barkley first made his name as one of the league's most electrifying runners.

Jalen Hurts is gearing up for his second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons—a testament to his ability to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the game's grandest stage. Two years ago, the dynamic signal-caller was firmly in the MVP conversation and delivered what was arguably his greatest performance on football’s biggest night. However, despite his heroics, the Eagles fell short in a 38-35 thriller against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57.

Now, with the Eagles and Chiefs set for a rematch in Super Bowl 59, questions continue to swirl about whether Hurts is truly an elite quarterback. Critics and fans alike have turned up the volume, debating whether he has what it takes to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

When evaluating his 2024 campaign, there are two schools of thought. On one side, he now has an All-Pro weapon in Saquon Barkley, meaning he no longer needs to sling the ball 538 times, as he did last season. On the flip side, skeptics argue he has evolved into a dual-threat game manager, rather than a true game-changer under center.

Can Hurts quiet the doubters and guide Philadelphia to its first Super Bowl triumph since 2018? The answer will be revealed come Sunday night.

1. OT Lane Johnson (Eagles): Lane Johnson has been a mainstay at right tackle for Philadelphia since entering the league in 2013, only stepping aside due to injuries. Over the years, he has built a sterling résumé, earning two All-Pro nods and six Pro Bowl selections. Super Bowl LIX will mark his third appearance on the sport’s grandest stage, having previously started in Super Bowls LII and LVII. This season, Johnson has continued to dominate in the trenches, ranking sixth among offensive tackles in pass-blocking grade (88.1), seventh in overall grade (85.4), and 12th in run-blocking (80.0), according to Pro Football Focus (PFF).
2. C Cam Jurgens (Eagles): Cam Jurgens suffered a back injury during Philadelphia’s Divisional Round victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Though he was active for the NFC Championship Game, he didn’t start. However, when Landon Dickerson went down with a knee injury, Jurgens was thrown into the fire. Tasked with the tough assignment of stepping in for Eagles icon Jason Kelce, the young lineman held his own admirably.
3. C Creed Humphrey (Chiefs): Creed Humphrey has been the picture of durability, never missing a single game—whether in the regular season or playoffs—since entering the league. The Chiefs' rock-solid center has already amassed an All-Pro selection and three Pro Bowls in just four seasons. This year, Humphrey has been at the top of his game, leading all NFL centers in pass-blocking grade (90.6) while ranking second in both overall grade (92.8) and run-blocking grade (91.1), per PFF.