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Super Bowl LIX will be a rematch of the big game from two years ago when the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles may now have the best defense in the NFL, and if they are to win this time, their pass rush will need to be on point.
Longtime Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham hasn’t played since late November because of an elbow injury, and although his role diminished over the past couple of years, he could prove valuable against the Chiefs.
He was a full participant in practice, and though he is listed as questionable, one insider gave a positive outlook regarding his possible return.
“Definite chance Eagles activate DE Brandon Graham,” Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest wrote on X.
Final Super Bowl injury report for Chiefs and Eagles. No changes for KC from Thursday. Both teams have until 3 p.m. CT Saturday for practice squad elevations and roster moves.
Unlikely Chiefs will activate Skyy Moore. Definite chance Eagles activate DE Brandon Graham. pic.twitter.com/437jAsc18o
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) February 7, 2025
Graham was the No. 13 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Michigan, and he eventually became a Pro Bowl player.
He was a key member of the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII championship team, making a crucial strip-sack of Tom Brady to help secure the win against the New England Patriots.
This season, the 36-year-old had 3.5 sacks, seven quarterback hits, six tackles for loss and 20 total tackles (15 solo) in 11 games.
The Eagles finished the regular season ranked second in fewest points allowed and first in total yards allowed and first downs given up, and down the stretch, there was a growing feeling that they may have the best defense in football.
That defense will have to be airtight on third down and fourth down and stop Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes in order to win it all.
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