Overview
- The Chiefs enter the Super Bowl 59 rematch without Rashee Rice due to suspension and with Xavier Worthy uncertain because of a shoulder issue, narrowing Patrick Mahomes’ options.
- Mahomes’ protection remains under scrutiny after a career‑high six sacks by Philadelphia in the Super Bowl and 15 pressures in Kansas City’s Week 1 loss.
- The Eagles carry a seven‑game winning streak into Arrowhead and get defensive tackle Jalen Carter back following his spitting incident.
- NFL Research reports Week 1’s average margin of victory was 7.56 points, signaling another weekend likely defined by close games.
- Indianapolis seeks its first 2-0 start since 2009 after Daniel Jones posted a 115.9 passer rating in Week 1, while Miami’s week features public criticism of Tua Tagovailoa from Mike McDaniel and an NFL review of new allegations involving Tyreek Hill.