“Hunger is doomed. Who’s the most desperate team?” With the Chiefs and Eagles Super Bowl rematch looming, former NFL great Drew Brees is stirring the pot with some no-holds-barred truth. In a series of candid takes, Brees, whose storied career boasts 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns, isn’t mincing words as he questions whether Philly’s hunger will be their downfall. He fired off, “What if the Eagles lose this game, Two out of three years they’ve come to the Super Bowl and lost to the Chiefs…”
Drew Brees warns: History repeats
Talk about Groundhog Day “…I think the Eagles have the most to lose, but I think that makes them more desperate in this game.” In typical Brees fashion, he didn’t stop there. “I’m gonna bring up a different perspective,” he declared, before delving into the strategic implications of another loss. “Which is, you know, this debate around, but who we think is gonna win and what the game plan is and this and that. I think we need to look at what happens to these teams if they were to lose. Okay? I don’t think, has this question been posed?”
His blunt analysis forces fans to rethink not just the outcome but the very essence of desperation that could either fuel a comeback or cement defeat. Drew Brees then zeroed in on the Chiefs’ historic prowess. “Like, I think this is the way you have to look at it is if the Chiefs lose this game, man, missed opportunity for the three-peat.”
“What if the Eagles lose this game..
Two out of three years they’ve come to the Super Bowl and lost to the Chiefs..
I think the Eagles have the most to lose but I think that makes them more desperate in this game”@drewbrees #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/cTNFjYCa9i
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 6, 2025
He wasn’t shy about admiring Kansas City’s dynasty, adding, “Missed opportunity to have done something that has never been done before. Unprecedented. But still, they’re a freaking dynasty.” His words underscore the looming shadow of the Chiefs’ legacy, a reminder that even if they stumble, their core—led by Patrick Mahomes’ magic (3,928 yds, 26 TDs in 16 games, plus a postseason legend with 5,557 yds and 43 TDs)—remains nearly unassailable.
And as if laying on the pressure wasn’t enough, Drew Brees hammered home the stakes for the Eagles: “Like, from a game plan perspective, look, I heard what Greeny said. This Saquon Barkley factor, to me, is the only weakness that the Chiefs’ defense has, & it’s their ability just to stop the run consistently. And if you can stay ahead of the chains, that takes away Spags’, you know, crazy pressure stuff. But if you’re in a third long game against these guys, forget about it. You’re done.”
He wrapped it up by questioning, “Like if we wanna accomplish what we want, how are we? So to me, if you said who has the most to lose, I think it’s the Philadelphia Eagles. So in that conversation, the most desperate team usually wins.” His fiery rhetoric leaves fans buzzing about whether desperation might finally turn into downfall.
Jalen Hurts’ 6-word Super Bowl message
While Brees’ searing analysis has sparked debate, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is keeping it simple and laser-focused. With a cool 68.7% completion rate on 248 of 361 passes for 2,903 yards, 18 TDs, and 5 INTs this season, Hurts sums up his mission with a succinct, six-word rallying cry: “I’d like to win the game.”
Jalen Hurts on if he has watched the last Super Bowl and what he would like to change:
“I’d like to win the game” #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 6, 2025
That clear, unambiguous message cuts through the noise, embodying the resolve needed as he prepares to face the perennial powerhouse Chiefs for the third time—a matchup where his previous outings have been a mixed bag (32/48 for 387 yds, 2 TDs in one game and 14/22 for 150 yds, 1 INT in another). Running back Saquon Barkley, joined Hurts on the field, rushing 345 times for 2,005 yards and 13 TDs during his 16-game season and made 33 receptions which totaled 278 yards.
The Eagles’ ground attack received significant boosts from Barkley’s dynamic performances resulting in 3,048 rushing yards with an average of 5.9 yards per carry while forming a crucial part of Philadelphia’s offensive machine. With DeVonta Smith securing 68 receptions for 1,130 yards alongside 9 touchdowns the Eagles possess a high-powered offense prepared to tackle any challenge. The Eagles’ strategic plays remind me of The Godfather because each move holds the power to protect or destroy the legacy.
The Eagles’ postseason heroics have been nothing short of electric, too. After toppling the Packers 22-10 in the Wild Card and defeating the Rams 28-22 in the Divisional Round, they’re eyeing redemption against the Chiefs—a team that clinched its playoff victories with wins over the Texans (23-14) and Bills (32-29).
Hurts’ overall record against Kansas City stands at 1-1, having completed 46 of 70 passes for 537 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT, with a passer rating of 92.4. Now, as he gears up for his third clash with the Chiefs—and with Saquon Barkley set to face them for the first time—the stakes have never been higher. Hurts, reflecting on a painful past loss, remarked, “It lit a flame, lit a fire in me, and to have this opportunity again is exactly what you work for.”
His words, paired with his resolute six-word mantra, signal a shift from desperation to determination. “It’s a great opponent… a great opponent we’re about to play,” he added, exuding the confidence of a man who’s learned from every setback. With every snap and every play, the Eagles aim not just to compete but to conquer, transforming their past Super Bowl heartbreaks into a launching pad for future glory.
In Drew Brees’ words, “The best thing you can do is keep the best player in the world on the other side of the field.”
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