A running back hasn’t won the Super Bowl MVP since 1998, but Barkley is a strong candidate as he looks to finish off a spectacular postseason. So far in the playoffs, he has rushed for 442 yards and five TDs. The Chiefs allowed their opponents to rush for 145-plus yards in both of their AFC playoff games.

Chris Jones feels like the best longshot on the Chiefs at 60-to-1. You can get Mahomes to win Super Bowl MVP at +120 odds. That is a nice alternative to betting the Chiefs on the money line at -130. Bet: Patrick Mahomes to win Super Bowl MVP.

Follow the latest news ahead of Super Bowl LIX, which will see the Chiefs and Eagles clash in New Orleans on February 9

LAS VEGAS — Bettors are split in the early wagering on the Super Bowl. Those who believe in the Eagles are mostly taking them on the money line at a more favorable price than the point spread. Chiefs backers are mostly taking what is generally a 1 1/2-point line, believing Kansas City will not only win but cover.

No surprise here — Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to win his third straight Super Bowl MVP. Caesars Sportsbook is pegging the Chiefs quarterback at +105 to win the award, which are twice as good of odds as any other player taking the field on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie receiver Xavier Worthy ends Year 1 with an almighty bang. The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl with a shot at history on the line for Patrick Mahomes.

That said, Kelce is one of the most prolific postseason pass-catchers ever. He is tied with legendary receiver Jerry Rice for the most 100-yard receiving games in the playoffs with nine, and Kelce's 20 postseason TD catches are just two behind Rice's all-time mark.

As the Kansas City Chiefs eye Super Bowl immortality with the first-ever 3-peat, these players could go out more on top than anyone ever before at the end of their NFL careers.