Super Bowl LVII Media Circus

02/07/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Philadelphia Eagles & Kansas City Chiefs Kick Off Super Bowl LVII Media Week With Opening Night

After a week of practice and some new gear for the big game, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are officially in Phoenix for Super Bowl week. Both teams arrived Sunday to get settled in for a week-long media circus. Monday night marked the first true Super Bowl opening night in three years — at least in its original form — after the last two were virtual experiences due to COVID-19. The stars and coaches took to the podiums for a barrage of questions and sound bites. There will be no shortage of quote-worthy moments this week. Everybody on both sides was friendly for the moment, but that will change as we get closer to Sunday. Here are the top notes from Opening Night:

 

Super Bowl LVII Media Day Notes

 

Quarterback Injury Status: Both Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and Jalen Hurts (shoulder) were both asked about their lingering injuries, and both seem healthy and ready to go without limitations.

 

Cookies for the Kelce Bros: While much of the media hoopla will center around the two brothers with big personalities, Travis and Jason Kelce, their mother, Donna, had some fun at media day when she delivered homemade cookies to both her sons.

 

Coaches Corner: The Super Bowl will be just the second time Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni go head-to-head, but the respect for each other tracks back decades. Reid (64) has 23 years over Sirianni (41). Reid spoke about his days in Philadelphia and his love for the players and staff still in Philly while Sirianni is reveling in the moment of his first Super Bowl. Nothing but respect between two offensive minds.

 

Super Bowl LVI Betting

Chiefs | Spread: +1.5 | Total: O/U 51 | Moneyline: +105

Eagles | Spread: -1.5 | Total: O/U 51 | Moneyline: -125

 

Super Bowl LVII Preview (Video)

 

Additional Storylines

NFL: Sights & Sounds From Super Bowl LVII Opening Night

ESPN: Super Bowl LVII Betting: Big Bets, Wacky Wagers & More for Eagles-Chiefs

B/R: Super Bowl Opening Night: Best Moments & Twitter Reaction From Media Day

ESPN: Madden Simulation Predicts Eagles to Beat Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII

 

Photo: Christian Petersen / Getty Images