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BBC columnist Phoebe Schecter:<\/b> A lot of people are saying the Chiefs, but I’ve been going against the grain and saying the Eagles. I think it’s going to be by a field goal.<\/p>\n
The way these two teams play, the way these two defences play, they’re going to be able to keep it tight, especially the Eagles defence not allowing explosive plays.<\/p>\n
But the key will be how the Chiefs are going to stop Saquon Barkley. The top four running backs they’ve gone up against – Bijan Robinson, Derrick Henry, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard – they’ve kept them all to under 58 yards.<\/p>\n
My head says I want to see the Chiefs make history, my heart says I love the Eagles – let someone else have a chance. And it’s Saquon’s birthday so, come on, give the man a present!<\/p>\n
Score:<\/b> Chiefs 24-27 Eagles<\/p>\n
MVP:<\/b> Saquon Barkley<\/p>\n
Rob Staton, BBC Radio 5 Live NFL host: <\/b>The Chiefs just keep finding a way to get the job done. How can you bet against Patrick Mahomes at this point? I think it’ll be close and the Eagles will have a shot but Mahomes finds a way to win another Super Bowl at the end.<\/p>\n
Score:<\/b> Chiefs 30-27 Eagles<\/p>\n
MVP:<\/b> Patrick Mahomes<\/p>\n
Paul Higham, BBC Sport: <\/b>These big games always come down to turnovers, third downs and the finer details – and coaches Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo have the Chiefs better prepared for those crunch moments than anyone else.<\/p>\n
That’s why they win all these close games – that and Patrick Mahomes, of course. So even with all the talent the Eagles have, I’ve got to stick with the Chiefs to create history.<\/p>\n
Score: <\/b>Chiefs 27-24 Eagles<\/p>\n
MVP: <\/b>Patrick Mahomes<\/p>\n
Ben Collins, BBC Sport:<\/b> It may not be flashy, but it’s no accident that the Chiefs keep winning tight games. With these teams so evenly matched, I expect another close one, with Patrick Mahomes again doing just enough. <\/p>\n
Score:<\/b> Chiefs 24-21 Eagles <\/p>\n
MVP:<\/b> Patrick Mahomes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n