The Philadelphia Eagles started the 2024 season just 2-2, dropping games against the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers prior to their Week 5 bye. In that second loss, their defense was torn asunder by the Bucs,

Now they are best friends and a huge key to the team's chances of beating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Staff members at Homestead Park hosted a Super Bowl party, but this year they say it’s a little different. That’s because Quinyon Mitchell, a Cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles is from Williston.

Some have to wait and wait, and finally it arrives. And then there are Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell. They did not have to wait at all.

Philadelphia rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have helped turn a secondary that was a decided weakness last season into a strength headed into the Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean picked off a Patrick Mahomes pass and returned the ball 38 yards for a touchdown. The score came three plays after a Jake Elliott field goal and made it 17-0 Eagles with 7:03 to play in the first half.

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and fantasy analyst Matt Harmon react following Philadelphia’s 40-22 win over Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX - including how the rookie’s interception return for a touchdown was a sample of the defense’s superb performance in the game.