Is Miles Sanders playing in the Super Bowl tonight?

Super Bowl LVII is just hours away. It will likely be one of the most bet-on sporting events of the year. When the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs, there will be no shortage of star players on the field.

The performance of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be critical in determining the outcome of the game. However, one of the biggest questions is whether Eagles running back Miles Sanders will be playing or not.

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To answer that question once and for all: Yes, this year's Super Bowl will feature the former Penn State standout.

Sanders was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Eagles running back, who is set to compete in Super Bowl LVII, wants to bring the Lombardi trophy back to his home state.

Miles Sanders had a great season. The Philadelphia Eagles offense was among the best in the NFL, and Sanders played a significant role in it.

Miles Sanders' numbers during the 2022 season

The Philadelphia Eagles rely heavily on rushing and ranked seventh in the league this season with an average of 147.6 rushing yards per game. They scored a league-high 32 rushing touchdowns. The Dallas Cowboys were the next closest team (24).

Miles Sanders was the Eagles' top rusher. He amassed 1,269 rushing yards in 17 games this season. Only Jalen Hurts (13 TDs) recorded more rushing touchdowns than him (11).

Sanders has compiled 28 carries for 132 yards and two touchdowns during the postseason. With Jalen Hurts at less than 100%, the Eagles will have to rely on Sanders to lead the way offensively.

The Chiefs' defense improved as the season progressed. They were sixth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game at 107.3. The Chiefs defense will be focusing their attention on Sanders, especially since Hurts' impact will be limited due to injuries.

The big game starts at 6:30 pm ET. Legendary R&B singer Rihanna will be performing at halftime.