Can Chiefs’ Andy Reid stay perfect in series vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night?

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Andy Reid has never lost a Chiefs-Eagles game.

In his quarter-century head-coaching career — the first 14 years in Philadelphia, the next 11 in Kansas City — Reid hasn’t lost to his former or current team, going 3-0 against Kansas City as the Eagles’ coach from 1999-2002 and 4-0 against Philly as the Chiefs’ coach.

Here’s a closer look as his victories over the Eagles (including the biggest of them all, in Februrary):

  • Reid’s third game as KC’s coach, in 2013, got prime-time treatment on a Thursday. The Chiefs, a 3 1/2-point underdog, never trailed in a 26-16 victory; Eric Berry’s 38-yard pick-six was the game’s biggest play.

  • In 2017 at Arrowhead, Chris Jones grabbed the first interception of his career, Travis Kelce flew into the end zone for a score and the Chiefs won 27-20. The Eagles, coached by former Reid QB and assistant Doug Pederson, enjoyed a better ending to their season, however, winning the Super Bowl.

  • Three of Patrick Mahomes’ five touchdown passes went to Tyreek Hill in the Chiefs’ 42-30 victory at Phllly. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts also turned in a strong game: His 387 passing yards that day remains a career best.

  • The Eagles couldn’t make a 10-point halftime lead hold up as the Chiefs won a thrilling Super Bowl LVII 38-35 in Glendale, Ariz.

Two men who could play in all of the Chiefs-Eagles game since 2013 are Philly center Jason Kelce and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. Travis Kelce was a rookie with the Chiefs in 2013, but he spent all but one game on injured reserve.

Here’s what to watch when the Chiefs take on the Eagles Monday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium:

Player to watch: Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney

Will the Eagles lose track of Toney again? In the Super Bowl, Toney’s record-setting 65-yard punt return set up a short touchdown, and he was wide open on a short touchdown reception. Toney has had one target in each of the past three games. It’s time to see a little more of one of the Chiefs’ most dynamic players.

Player to watch: Eagles receiver A.J. Brown

He’s already over 1,000 yards receiving for the season, the fourth time in five years Brown has topped that milestone, including two with the Titans. Earlier this season he became the first player in NFL history with at least 125 receiving yards in six straight games. How will Chiefs corners Trent McDuffie and L’Jarius Sneed fare against Brown and DeVonta Smith?

Special teams player to watch: KC’s Jerick McKinnon

McKinnon as a return man? He returned a kickoff for 20 yards in Germany against the Miami Dolphins. It was the first kick return for McKinnon in his three years with the Chiefs, and his first since he returned one for his former team, the San Francisco 49ers.

Stat to watch: Chiefs’ first-half rushing yards

Teams have had success throwing against the Eagles, who have surrendered more than 700 passing yards in their last two games. But that’s partly because teams had trouble running against Philly. The Eagles lead the NFL in rushing defense at 66.3 yards per game, and opponents are averaging just 3.7 yards per carry (tied for fourth) against them. The Chiefs have been held under 100 yards as a team in each of their last five games; if Isiah Pacheco and company can establish the run early, things will be going well for the Chiefs.

Trend to watch: Eagles’ long scoring drives

The Eagles know how to play keep-away. They lead the NFL in scoring drives of 10 plays or longer: 21 in total. This also explains why they’ve punted the fewest times, 23, of any team this season. Their ability to extend drives with a Hurts QB keeper or “tush push” has been a key factor in their success.