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Super Bowl LVII: Kansas City Chiefs Keys to Victory

Super Bowl LVII: Kansas City Chiefs Keys to VictoryDAZN

The Kansas City Chiefs continue their dominance in the AFC with a third Super Bowl appearance in the space of four years. 

With one win and one loss during that period, the Chiefs will be hoping their latest outing in the NFL's showpiece event is a successful one. 

Andy Reid's team will be coming up against the Philadelphia Eagles who themselves have an exciting offense, but also a defense which could cause problems for a not fully fit Patrick Mahomes.

Below, DAZN reveals what the Chiefs need to do if they want to be victorious in Arizona. 

A quick Chiefs offense

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes comes into Sunday's game with a high ankle sprain which will not have fully healed come kick off. 

This injury may signal in a change in how the Chiefs offense operates, instead of constant scrambles out of the pocket by Mahomes which has been a regular part of his game, he will need to get rid of the ball quicker than usual to avoid any brutal hits from a savage Philadelphia Eagles pass defence.

But this can only be achieved if the rest of the offense steps up to the plate which leads nicely into the next key to victory. 

Receivers need to give Mahomes options

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Unlike previous Super Bowl appearnaces, the Chiefs' receiver core isn't as star studded. 

But if the AFC champions are to have a strong chance of winning this game, they will need to step up. 

Isiah Pacheco is expected to be a frequent target, while the likes of Jerick McKinnon, Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scandling will be hoping this is a game where they can showcase their talents. 

That is easier said than done however againsy an Eagles defense that leads the NFL this season in fewest yards allowed per pass attempt. 

Chiefs defense has to tighten up

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As mentioned in the Eagles Keys to Victory, the Chiefs defense could be their downfall.

Being the worst defense when it comes to the number of passing TDs allowed this season is a record the Chiefs do not want to be thinking about before going head-to-head with Jalen Hurts and the rest of the Eagles offense.

It's not all doom and gloom though, the defensive line has made big strides, one example being Chris Jones who has 15.5 sacks so far this season, with two coming in the playoffs. 

So if the Chiefs pass rush can restrict Hurts' options in the receiving department, while the defensive line applies significant pressure, the Vince Lombardi trophy could be making the trip from Arizona to Arrowhead.