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In their own words: What the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are saying ahead of Super Bowl LIX
Beyond the X's and O's, Super Bowl LIX will be a battle of mental resilience as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to clash for football's most coveted prize.
As the game draws closer, the psychological tension escalates through the statements of players, former players and coaches.
DAZN News has gathered all the relevant quotes from both teams in recent weeks to glean an insight into their mindset.
Philadelphia Eagles
Head coach Nick Sirianni stressed the importance of teamwork and accountability.
All Pro running back Saquon Barkley explained how cohesion is vital to the team's success:
Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson discussed the secret behind the Eagles' running game and praised the tactical acumen of Chiefs' defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Veteran cornerback Darius Slay spoke about how practising against teammate A.J. Brown helped his Super Bowl preparation.
Ascending edge defender Nolan Smith expressed his admiration for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and provided insight into how the Eagles' defense is preparing to face Mahomes.
Hall of Fame former Eagles' safety Brian Dawkins led a rousing rallying cry to animated Eagles fans.
Kansas City Chiefs
Legendary tight end Travis Kelce reflected upon his motivation to leave a lasting legacy.
Wide receiver Marquise Brown, who missed most of the season with a shoulder injury, discussed how he overcame adversity to contribute to the Chiefs' playoff run.
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones joked about the superstitions he adopts ahead of game day.
Linebacker Leo Chenal explained the challenge of facing dual-threat quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Head coach Andy Reid credited an unlikely former Chiefs player for Mahomes' brilliance.
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