Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, and both head coaches, Nick Sirianni and Andy Reid, have a strong track record with bye weeks. Sirianni holds a 7-1 record after bye weeks during his tenure with the Eagles, while Reid boasts a 32-6 record from his time coaching in Philadelphia and Kansas City.

Sirianni has learned from Reid over the years but adapts strategies to suit his team. "The guys will be off (at times this week). They have to have a certain amount of time off," he explained. He emphasized balancing rest, injury rehabilitation, and game preparation for the upcoming Super Bowl.

Meanwhile, historical parallels are being drawn between two iconic plays in Eagles history. In 1981, Wilbert Montgomery's 42-yard touchdown run propelled the Eagles past Dallas in the NFC Championship Game. In 2025, Saquon Barkley's 60-yard touchdown helped defeat Washington in similar fashion. Both games were called by Merrill Reese on the radio.

"Absolutely amazing," Reese commented about Barkley's play. He noted the similarities between Montgomery's impact on fans in 1981 and Barkley's influence this season with over 2,000 rushing yards.

Reese also praised both offensive lines: "This offensive line here is the best in the game... Back then, it was also just a great group." As anticipation builds for Super Bowl LIX against Kansas City, Reese expressed optimism: "I'm expecting the Eagles to win this game."