The NFL’s American Football Championship games recently ended with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles once again securing their spots for Super Bowl LIX. 

Two years ago, these two teams played against each other during Super Bowl LVII but the Chiefs claimed victory, winning 38-35. If the Eagles face defeat this time, this game will be the Chiefs’ third consecutive Super Bowl victory. 

On Sunday, Jan. 26, the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills in a close game, ending 32-29. On the same day, the Eagles managed to dominate the Washington Commanders with a 55-23 victory. 

But how did the winning teams do during the AFC Championship? 

During the championship, the Chiefs’ offense accrued 375 total yards, with 245 passing yards and the other 130 yards being rushing yards. They achieved 22 first downs and maintained possession for nearly 32 minutes. This means that the team nearly traveled across four football fields throughout the championship games. 

The Eagles also presented a strong offense, achieving their highest-scoring game of the season against the Commanders. Quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley were crucial players in the team’s success this season as well, improving performance against blitz plays and providing power and explosiveness to the team respectively. 

Both teams are preparing for the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, working on developing their gameplay strategies. The Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid is often noted as having innovative play schemes and integrating plays that worked in past games. 

Meanwhile, the Eagles are working on enhancing their defensive strategies, after identifying areas that need improvement like communication. This does not overshadow the fact that players like Jalen Carter delivered good performances in their recent matches. 

Players and fans alike hope to see a thrilling game from the upcoming Super Bowl, each team having its own characteristics, strengths, and skills that they hope to prepare for this championship game.