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How will the Chiefs offense handle one of the leagues most fierce pass rushes?
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will pit the Chiefs against the Eagles and the No. 1 defense in the NFL.
The Eagles are loaded across the board, and the defensive line is one of the most talent-rich positions on the team.
Among the Eagles' most feared and talented defensive linemen is Jalen Carter. Finishing the regular season with a modest four and a half sacks and 53 pressures, Carter was one of the league's most effective interior pass rushers. Since the start of the playoffs, he has elevated his game, recording two sacks and 20 pressures in three games, which has led the playoff field.
The Eagles are chalked full of talent with other players like Nolan Smith, Josh Sweat, Jordan Davis, and Milton Williams.
The Chiefs' offensive line must play their best to stop the fierce Philadelphia pass rush.
One of the league's rising superstars, Carter brings the full package to the table. To say he is explosive is an understatement, and with ridiculous speed off the snap, he can blow by slower offensive linemen.
Carter is on the stouter end of defensive tackles at 6’3” and 315 lbs., but this does give him an advantage in terms of speed, quickness and creating leverage. By combining physical talents with fantastic technique, Carter can put even the best offensive linemen on their heels.
Against the possible Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, Carter was a menace up the middle, using every move in his arsenal to pressure the young quarterback. The powerful interior pass rush from Carter set up multiple pays for his teammates, who were able to clean up after the initial pressure.
In the rare instances when Carter wasn't the offensive linemen's primary focus, he quickly made his presence known.
Knowing where Carter lines up on every snap will be crucial for the Chiefs heading into this game. Carter is the catalyst for the Eagles' pass rush, but they have other talented players who can make opposing offenses miserable.
The Eagles boast a pair of the most athletic edge rushers in the NFL, including Josh Sweat and Nolan Smith.
Smith has led the playoff field with four sacks so far in the postseason. His explosive and athletic rush style has given tackles fits so far in the playoffs, and he is the perfect rusher to run down mobile quarterbacks.
Lining up sometimes beyond tight ends and slot receivers in a wide nine, Smith builds up speed with his launch pad and then uses a silky smooth dip move to blow past the left tackle and chase Daniels down for the sack.
Smith relies on his quick twitch, and explosion off the snap, while Sweat uses his length and flexibility to work around tackles.
Sweat has the length and size...
