As the confetti fell on Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts Sunday evening in New Orleans, most fans around the NFL focused on the Philadelphia Eagles dynamic duo and their path toward a Super Bowl victory.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, tries to avoid Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., left, and defensive end Denico Autry during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs took the field on Sunday, facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The Chiefs entered the matchup with a 17-2 overall record, including the playoffs. They defeated the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills in the postseason en route to the Super Bowl.