In many ways, the Kansas City Chiefs’ game in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles was analogous to watching Canelo Álvarez fight Terence Crawford last night, a back-and-forth grudge match between two champions. But unlike the boxing match, the championship was not at stake this time.
However, Philly and K.C. have split Super Bowl victories in two of the past three years, and the history between the organizations adds even more intrigue. Nick Sirianni once worked for the Chiefs but wasn’t retained when Andy Reid took over. Reid himself coached the Eagles from 1999–2012 before what many describe as an “unceremonious exit” orchestrated by Howie Roseman.