This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off in New Orleans for the 59th big game. The Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes are in their fifth championship in six years. Kansas City is chasing history going into Sunday, looking to become the first franchise in National Football League (NFL) history to three-peat the prestigious championship. Meanwhile, the Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, look to ruin the Chiefs’ hopes of a three-peat and claim their second championship in seven years.
This is not the first time these two teams have contended in the big game: they met two years ago in Glendale, Arizona, where the Chiefs won by a game-winning field goal.
While the game is meant to be an exciting sporting event for football fans across the country, many in recent weeks have taken to social media to share their disappointment with this year’s matchup. Both fanbases are liked within their respective markets, but they are seen more negatively across the league. For years, critics have claimed that referee officials favor Kansas City in primetime games to give them an advantage. Other people have had enough with the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift coverage, which has captured the attention of the American entertainment industry for the past two years.
The negativity for the Eagles comes from their rowdy and sometimes “aggressive” fanbase. Some critics have viewed the Eagles as an overrated team, with some saying Saquon Barkley is the only reason the Eagles are even competing for the title.
Which team is the favorite among our staff at Northwestern?
“Chiefs and that is because of Patrick Mahomes,” Marlon Haverdink, Dean of Residence Life said. “I have learned not to bet against Patrick Mahomes.”
“Chiefs,” Professor Jeff Schouten said. “The planning they have done for this game has been natural, and that will make the difference.”
“Chiefs will win,” Tanya Vaas from Campus Ministry said. “Do I want them to win? No, but they will win in the fourth quarter.”
No matter what the critics or our faculty say, the 2025 championship is set to be an explosive and exciting one with a lot on the line for both teams. The game kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Fox and Tubi. Creative Dining will host a watch party at The Hub, starting at 5:00 p.m. for anyone interested. Food, snacks and prizes will be available for anyone.
