Barkley was drafted No. 2 overall in 2018 by the Giants, who let him walk in free agency last offseason. The Eagles signed him and he put together the best season of his career. Barkley has run for 2,447 yards and 20 touchdowns through the regular season and playoffs.

The rematch a year later was closer but had the same result. James Washington returned a fumble for a touchdown early in the third quarter to tie the game, and Emmitt Smith ran for two touchdowns in the second half for a 30-13 win that capped a fourth straight Super Bowl setback for the beleaguered Bills.

There’s a new and unlikely America’s Team in the NFL — at least for the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles have become the popular choice among many football fans who want to see the Kansas City Chiefs lose for various reasons.