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Chiefs Check-in: K.C. to face biggest test of season vs. Eagles

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The long wait is over as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch tonight. Both teams are coming off their bye week and are looking to stay atop their respective conference. The Chiefs are beginning the second half of their schedule at full health. They will look to keep rolling on defense and work out some kinks offensively.

Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Monday, November 20:

Slowing down the Eagles' offense

AP Photo-Ed Zurga
AP Photo-Ed Zurga

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke to the media about what he learned when the Chiefs faced the Eagles in the Super Bowl and what they’ll focus on in Monday night’s matchup.

Chiefs' defense takes its turn against unstoppable play

An in-depth preview on the Eagles

Photo by Rob Carr-Getty Images
Photo by Rob Carr-Getty Images

We take an in-depth look at the Eagles’ schematics and tendencies and give our take on how K.C. should attack them.

Chiefs need to be more efficient with deep passing game

Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy knows there’s room for improvement with the deep passing game and is confident it will become more efficient.

A small flaw in L'Jarius Sneed's game

Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sneed, who is having a Pro Bowl-caliber season, needs to clean up the penalties a bit but not completely get away from his aggressive nature.

Chiefs' defense ranks high in key stat

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Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

K.C.’s defense ranks third in the NFL in first downs allowed.

George Karlaftis on an impressive streak

AP Photo-Peter Aiken
AP Photo-Peter Aiken

Karlaftis has tallied at least four pressures in every game this season.

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Story originally appeared on Chiefs Wire