Ahead of Super Bowl LIX and the Kansas City Chiefs' bid to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, criticism of NFL officiating's role in the Chiefs' success has become so loud and vicious that the NFL Referees Association felt compelled to publicly respond,

Kansas City fans are used to a high-stakes Super Bowl — this is the fifth time in six years that the Chiefs will play in the NFL’s biggest game. And this year, fans will watch Kendrick Lamar perform at the halftime show from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs game will be televised nationally on FOX. The Chiefs are 1 1/2-point favorites over the Eagles in Super Bowl odds, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. The Chiefs are -125 on the money line, while the Eagles are +105. The over/under is 49 points.