Super Bowl 2023: Ranking every Chiefs and Eagles starter ahead of Super Bowl LVII game in Arizona

1 He will be the league MVP and showed how he grew as a quarterback playing on one leg in the AFC Championship Game. 2 He is the best tight end in the league and is on his way to Canton. How to stop it? The Eagles need to stop him from getting started. 3 He’s a game breaker. He had two sacks against the Bengals and will be big against the Eagles’ good offensive line. 4 He’s not a big center, but he knows all the tricks and all the angles. He’s the best in the league on the move and will be an integral part of the Eagles blocking Chris Jones. 5 He’s the best right tackle in the NFL. He plays injured and he still does not give up pressure. He is a dominant player. 6 He emerged this season as an MVP candidate, a player who can beat you with his arms and legs. Hurts has made great progress as a passer this season. 7 In his second season, he is already one of the best centers in the game. In fact, he is close to Jason Kelce in terms of ability, which is saying something. 8 He came in trade from the Titans and quickly established himself as a star on the Philadelphia offense. He’s big and powerful, which will challenge young secondary Chiefs. 9 He signed as a free agent that season and turned out to be a bargain with 16.5 sacks. He had two against the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game and will challenge Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie. ten In his second season with the Chiefs after signing as a free agent, he’s a smart veteran who’s good at both pass protection and the running game. 11 He is the most underrated player in the Philadelphia defense. He’s fast and having his best season, which could pay off big in free agency. 12 In his second season with the Eagles, he played even better than a year ago. He’s nicknamed “Big Play” Slay for a reason. 13 He signed a one-year contract with the Eagles as a free agent and solidified the secondary. In fact, he’s a big reason the Eagles defense improved against the pass and had 70 sacks. 14 He has become a powerful player at left tackle for the Eagles. The former rugby player is a dominant run blocker who has improved his pass protection over the past two years. 15 With AJ Brown getting the most attention, Smith quietly had a great second season. He caught 95 passes, the most for an Eagles receiver. 16 He was injured in the AFC title game, but is expected to return in the Super Bowl. It’s a big corner that can line up and play in the slot or out. 17 He is another one of the underrated players in the Eagles defense. Haasan Reddick is the guy catching the eye as the team’s top rusher, but Sweat isn’t far behind. 18 Call it the Frank Clark playoffs. He always seems to show up in big games, recording 10.5 sacks in 11 postseason games since 2019. 19 He missed five games this season due to injury, but played in the final three games of the regular season and had 10 catches and a touchdown in the two playoff games. He’s a big threat in midfield. 20 This second-year player gives the Chiefs one of the best guarding tandems in the league. He is a mauler in the running game and has improved pass protection. 21 He is having his best season in the league at the right time as he is a free agent after the Super Bowl. He can push the pocket from inside which is essential against Patrick Mahomes. 22 This rookie had an impressive season in cover, able to lock himself in man-to-man situations. He can play outside and in the slot. 23 This pending free agent is a good running player who can sometimes struggle to protect passes. The Eagles staff are said to like him which could keep him next season. 24 He played this season on the franchise tag and was solid if not special. He’s a big, powerful man who will be challenged by the Eagles’ pass rush. 25 After a dwindling 2020 season, he responded with two great seasons for the Chiefs. He teams up with Justin Reid to give Kansas City a nice veteran 1-2 punch from the back. 26 He was named to the Pro Bowl after becoming a top guard. He will be important when the Eagles want to run football. 27 He starts for the Eagles at running back, but they do it by committee. He’s had some big games and is perfect for their attacking style. 28 The Chiefs signed Reid as a free agent from the Texans last year and he responded with one of his best seasons. He filled the role of the late Tyrann Mathieu. 29 After signing a one-year deal as a free agent, Smith-Schuster was just okay for the Chiefs and didn’t do much in the playoffs. He had two catches against Jacksonville and then left the Bengals game with a knee injury, but is expected to play against the Eagles. 30 He can play it safe and the nickel, but will play it safe in this one. He will be important in the battle against Travis Kelce. He’s playing on a one-year contract, so showing up in the Super Bowl could be huge. 31 He played in the NFC title game with a bad ankle and his foot was in a boot last week. But we expect him to play. When he’s on the pitch, he’s a top-notch nickel corner. 32 He’s a speed threat in this offense, his first year with the team. He won the AFC Championship Game and will emphasize the Eagles corners with his speed. 33 He is a tough, physical runner who has improved over the season. This seventh-round rookie pick will be important if the Chiefs are to run the game. 34 He’s not a big linebacker at 5-11, but he can run and cover. His speed will be huge against the Eagles offense. 35 He’s not the player he used to be, not even close, but he’s still able to play well in spurts. He’s had his worst season this year, but he’s still more than capable of going all the way. 36 He is the weakest link in the Chiefs line, which means it will be a real challenge against Haasan Reddick. Do they help him? 37 He is a stable player at the back entering his free agent year. He’s a good tackler in the running game, but he can be beaten in coverage. 38 He’s better in coverage than he is in the running game. He has to hold up inside against the Eagles running offense and RPO play. 39 This former defensive back will be big in this game against Travis Kelce. He can run and cover, but he’s been picked for some this season. 40 When he’s on the pitch, he’s an electrifying player. The problem is that it hurts too much. He left the AFC Championship Game with an ankle injury but is expected to play in the Super Bowl. 41 This rookie will be put to the test against AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. He had some tough games at the start of the season, but he made great progress in second-half coverage. 42 As the Eagles’ third receiver, he brings great playing ability because he can run. It will be a challenge if the Chiefs decide to double the two starters. 43 After a slow start to his rookie season, he improved in the second half. He’s a good defender on the run and he’s been more of a pass thrower down the stretch. 44 He mostly plays on first downs, but he hasn’t been as good against the run this year as he has been in previous seasons. That could be a problem against the Eagles’ running game.