Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) plays in the confetti with his daughter, Jada, after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders in the NFL Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 55-23. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Super Bowl LIX has arrived. The NFL's championship game showcases the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in a Super LVII rematch, a game the Chiefs won 38-35.

Chris Jones knew the NFL would be in for a rough time when Philadelphia signed Saquon Barkley in free agency. There was plenty of debate about whether the Philadelphia Eagles made the right decision to sign running back Saquon Barkley to a three-year contract during the offseason.

In 2021, then-New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley suffered an ankle sprain that forced him to miss the next few games, including a “Monday Night Football” contest against the Kansas City Chiefs.

With Super Bowl LIX just days away, the sole focus for the Philadelphia Eagles and star running back Saquon Barkley is on the Kansas City Chiefs, who are looking to make NFL history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive Lombardi Trophies.

For anyone looking for a deep dive into Saquon Barkley's Super Bowl matchup against the Chiefs, Fantasy On SI provides some data and insight about his outlook.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was named the 2024 Offensive Player of the Year at the NFL Honors, ahead of Pro Bowlers such as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals . Barkley willed the Eagles to the No. 2 seed in the NFC with a 14-3 record.

Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson discuss the key matchup in Sunday’s game and how Kansas City could approach stopping the top running back in the NFL this season. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,