Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl LIX: Complete Stats & Preview 2025
Feb 7, 2025
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Super Bowl LIX: By the Numbers - Complete Statistical Breakdown of Chiefs vs Eagles Championship Clash
As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their Super Bowl LIX showdown at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025, the numbers tell a story of two statistical juggernauts on a collision course for NFL history.
Regular Season Dominance in Numbers
The Chiefs' remarkable 15-2 campaign featured unprecedented offensive efficiency. Patrick Mahomes posted career-best numbers with 48 touchdown passes, 5,288 passing yards, and a 69.8% completion rate. Kansas City's offense averaged 29.8 points per game while allowing just 17.2, leading the NFL with a +12.6 point differential.
Philadelphia's 14-3 season was equally impressive statistically. Saquon Barkley's 2,005 rushing yards led the NFL, complemented by 19 touchdowns on the ground and an additional 682 receiving yards. The Eagles offense ranked first in rushing (163.2 yards per game) and third in total offense (401.5 yards per game).
Defensive Metrics That Matter
The Chiefs' defense has been historically stingy, allowing just 282.4 yards per game, their best mark since 1995. Their pass rush generated 55 sacks, with Chris Jones leading the way with 13.5. In red zone situations, Kansas City's defense allowed touchdowns only 48.2% of the time, ranking second in the NFL.
Philadelphia's defensive unit recorded 62 sacks, led by Haason Reddick's 14.5 and Jalen Carter's 11. The Eagles limited opponents to just 98.4 rushing yards per game and recorded 22 interceptions, with Darius Slay accounting for six.
Playoff Performance Metrics
During their playoff run, the Chiefs have elevated their game:
Mahomes: 685 passing yards, 7 TDs, 0 INTs in two games
Travis Kelce: 16 receptions, 203 yards, 2 TDs
Defense: 5 takeaways, 8 sacks, 21.5 points allowed per game
The Eagles' postseason numbers are equally impressive:
Barkley: 442 rushing yards, 5 TDs in three games
Jalen Hurts: 824 passing yards, 8 TDs, 178 rushing yards
Team playoff scoring average: 35.0 points per game
Head-to-Head History
In their five previous meetings since 2017:
Chiefs lead series 3-2
Average margin of victory: 5.8 points
Combined points per game: 54.2
Mahomes vs Eagles: 72.4% completion rate, 11 TDs, 1 INT
Eagles rushing vs Chiefs: 138.4 yards per game
Super Bowl Records Within Reach
Several records could fall in Super Bowl LIX:
Barkley needs 30 yards to break Terrell Davis' postseason rushing record (581 yards)
Mahomes could become first QB with three consecutive Super Bowl wins
Eagles could set the record for most rushing yards in a Super Bowl (current record: 280)
Chiefs targeting record for most playoff wins in a four-year span (currently 10)
Situational Statistics
Third Down Efficiency:
Chiefs: 48.9% (2nd in NFL)
Eagles: 45.7% (4th in NFL)
Red Zone Scoring:
Chiefs TD%: 64.8%
Eagles TD%: 68.3%
Time of Possession:
Chiefs: 32:45 average
Eagles: 33:12 average
As these statistics demonstrate, Super Bowl LIX features two teams operating at peak efficiency across all phases of the game. Their balanced excellence suggests a championship matchup worthy of its historic implications.
