Canal Street Chronicles
Which team has the better offense?
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off in Super Bowl LIX, and it should be fun. This matchup is not much of a surprise, and looking at the rosters, there is no question why these teams are in the Super Bowl. Knowing who will win this game is nearly impossible to predict, but the one thing we can do is see which team has the roster with the better offensive positions.
This one is relatively easy. Jalen Hurts has grown as a quarterback and has been a reason why the Eagles are currently in the Super Bowl, but 2024 was not a great season for him. Hurts only had 2,900 passing yards and 18 passing touchdowns this past regular season. Compared to Mahomes’ 3900 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns, Hurts didn’t impact the air as much. Regarding rushing stats, he has 300 more rushing yards than Mahomes, and comparing touchdown totals, Hurts had 14 rushing touchdowns while Mahomes had 2. Many of these rushing touchdowns were from the Tush Push play that the Eagles have mastered. Going away from stats, the Eagles have not had to rely on Jalen Hurts much in 2024/25. Saquan Barkley has been the X-factor of this offense, and OC Kellen Moore has put Hurts in a scheme that keeps the young quarterback comfortable. These things shouldn’t take away from Hurts as a quarterback, but Patrick Mahomes can and will take over games, and it is the X factor for the Chiefs.
Like with QB, this is an easy decision. In 2024/25, Saquon Barkley has had an MVP season and is arguably the most impactful player in the NFL. The Eagles use a run-heavy offense and are one of the top rushing teams in the NFL. At any point in a game, Saquon can run for a 70-yard touchdown and completely change the outcome. He is the offense, allowing Jalen Hurts to not play like a hero. On the Chiefs side, Isiah Pacheco is RB1, but since his injury, Pacheco’s involvement in the offense has diminished. Kareem Hunt has taken the bulk of the workload, but the Chiefs are much more of a passing team.
The Chiefs have had wide receiver issues over the past years, and due to Patrick Mahomes being the best QB in the NFL, it has not been a big issue. Still, Kansas City went into the offseason with the goal of improving the wide receiver room, and they did by drafting Xavier Worthy. Worthy has had an up-and-down season, but throughout the playoffs, he has become a consistent weapon in offense. On the Eagles side, they have two wide receivers that can take over the game. A.J. Brown is one of the best receivers in the league, and Devonta Smith can take over a game at any point....
