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Tom Brady, winner of seven Super Bowls, says the secret behind his success was all about how he prepared for games and his intense film study - and would advise Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts to do the same.

That work ethic, combined with his high football IQ, was evident in his final Super Bowl - which was an emphatic success against this Chiefs team that could make history today.

"So my last Super Bowl I was a part of, it was just two weeks of watching film," Brady told ESPN's Colin Cowherd.

"Friday night I was going through the film - I knew Kansas City's defence better than they knew it themselves.

"I knew their body movements, I knew everything they were doing. I got out there on the field and I looked up from the line of scrimmage and was like 'OK they're blitzing' and I could deal with it right away.

"It was like I had the answers to the test.

"That's where I was great, that's what my magic super power was. It wasn't how fast I could run it was how fast I could diagnose what they were doing."

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Happy birthday to Saquon Barkley - who turns 28 today. Could be quite a day for him!

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The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl way back in 1970 - beating the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 in Super Bowl IV.

And it was held in none other than New Orleans, at Tulane Stadium, so it would be apt if they could carve out a piece of NFL history back where they first lifted the trophy.

And the Chiefs actually played in the first ever Super Bowl, or the AFL-NFL Championship Game as it was known back in 1967 when they lost to the Green Bay Packers.

The Chiefs are a team steeped in Super Bowl history, now they have a chance to re-write the record books in the Big Easy.

Get the expert view, the fans' view and the latest from New Orleans in our Super Bowl 59 preview show

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As we all know, Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls, but those three losses still sting - and he says he still gets reminded about the 'Philly Special' defeat by the Eagles and even David Tyree's helmet catch against the Giants way back in 2008.

And that's why the GOAT says Patrick Mahomes should be hard at work, as even though he was won three, if he loses today "he'll be 3-2 in Super Bowls and that won't be a great feeling" according to Brady.

"I literally went wire-to-wire for two weeks," Brady told ESPN's Colin Cowherd when asked how he prepared for a Super Bowl. "I just realised how important these games were.

"What I realised pretty early in my career about Super Bowls was - we win another and I thought what's the big deal? Then you go to 2007 and you lose, 2011 and we lose and it's wow, this is way harder, we went 10 years without winning.

"So then with every one of these Super Bowl moments I get a chance to partake in, I'm going to exhaust every bit of energy I have into these games.

"Because when you lose this game, it's on your resume forever. A loss in the Super Bowl matters more than any loss you're ever going to be a part of."

The Super Bowl is more than just a game - it's a huge event and New Orleans has really put on a show. Take another look at BBC Sport's week at the Super Bowl.

Nesta McGregor
BBC Sport Reporter in New Orleans

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Funnily enough, our new friend Taylor said she was more excited about the prospect of seeing another celebrity while they're in town... British musician Louis Tomlinson.

The former One Direction star is in New Orleans for the Super Bowl and attended Shaquille O'Neal's party on Friday.

There's at least one more British music star here too.

Rapper Stormzy attended Michael Rubin's party on Saturday, although he told me that he's far more interested in Kendrick Lamar's half-time show than the game itself.

"I'm here to see Kendrick to be fair," he said. "I'm not going to act like I know everything about the NFL, but I appreciate it, and [I'm here] to watch an amazing half-time show."

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Taylor - a Swiftie from Lafayette, two hours from New Orleans - was among those out front hoping to see her namesake leave the restaurant.

"Yeah, Taylor Swift is eating here," she told BBC Sport. "I saw a notification and after an hour I thought maybe she's going to be done by now."

Asked how long she'd wait to see her, she added: " I've waited after concerts for two or three hours to meet the acts that come out, so I mean, I can wait as long as I need. This is nothing. I've only been here 20 minutes, I could stay another two hours or four. Whatever it takes."

Unfortunately, Taylor missed Taylor.

Margaret and Barbie from New Orleans went to eat at the restaurant and got a surprise.

"We walked in and Taylor Swift and all of her entourage were behind a screen," said Margaret shortly after leaving the restaurant. "They've just left and snuck out the back."

"Through the kitchen!" Barbie added.

Margaret continued: "There were like a thousand people outside waiting for her and she snuck out the back. And they're still all there."

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BBC Sport journalist in New Orleans

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Pop out for a meal on Super Bowl weekend and you never know who you might bump in to.

Heading out, we saw Jameis Winston, who played quarterback for the Cleveland Browns this season and is now a free agent.

Heading back, we saw someone a little more famous. Well, we almost saw her.

There was a huge crowd gathered outside an Italian restaurant in the Warehouse/Arts District called Gianna.

Naturally, one asks what they're all waiting for. It couldn't be, could it...

It could... Taylor Swift was dining with sisters Danielle and Alana from the band Haim, plus her boyfriend Travis Kelce's sister-in-law Kylie Kelce.

Some fans were even stood on the back of a pick-up truck, hoping to catch a glimpse of Swift, who will be cheering on Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs in the Superdome on Sunday.

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It may not be Mardi Gras this weekend but New Orleans made sure it gave NFL fans some of the Mardi Gras vibes as the city prepares to host Super Bowl 59.

They held a parade on Saturday and, keeping up with tradition, beads were launched from floats into the crowd.

This guy got a bit carried away though.

"I just started putting on beads and everyone started helping me," he told BBC Sport's Katie Smith.

They sure did!!

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Politics and sport don't mix? Try telling that to the Trump family.

Donald Trump will become the first sitting US president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday.

Swing state Pennsylvania played a major part in Trump being re-elected and his son has not forgotten that. It's even clouding his judgement on who will win Super Bowl 59.

The cities of Philadelphia and New York have a long-standing rivalry and the Eagles are divisional rivals of the New York Giants, but Donald Trump Jr is willing to ignore all that.

Speaking at the Fanatics Super Bowl party, he told BBC Sport: "I went to school in Philadelphia but as a New Yorker I probably have to go with the Chiefs.

"But Pennsylvania was pretty good to us this year so I'm a little bit torn."

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The biggest Super Bowl parties are taking place on the eve of the big game, and some of the biggest names are attending the annual party hosted by American billionaire Michael Rubin.

The Fanatics founder and chief executive has invited a host of current and former NFL players, plus an eclectic bunch ranging from British rapper Stormzy to Manchester City midfielder Rodri, actor Kevin Costner and the US president's son Donald Trump Jr.

The performers included Travis Scott and Post Malone, with the latter also playing a tailgate concert outside the Superdome before Sunday's game.

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Head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts are heading to their second Super Bowl in three years with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Again they are facing the Kansas City Chiefs and Sirianni says the Eagles have done things differently in New Orleans.

"[It's] slightly different stuff with our schedule, things that we thought we could have done better the last time," he said.

"It's a different team, we're a different team. We've just been preparing and we're up for the challenge."

Fans of all NFL teams have poured into the city since Thursday, but the Eagles are there on business not pleasure.

"I've tried to preach to the guys that everyone else is here for the enjoyment and the experience; we're here to play a football game," Sirianni added.

"We're here to make sure that all the work we put in for the last however many weeks – it feels like a long time – is to play our best football at the end of the year."

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The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their week of Super Bowl preparations with a short walk-through on Saturday morning, as a mini Mardi Gras parade wound across the city.

The session lasted approximately 30 minutes, and coach Andy Reid said his players will get some free time before gathering for a team meeting in the evening.

The Chiefs practiced in the uniforms they will wear Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, with white jerseys and red pants, and after Chiefs owner Clark Hunt addressed the team upon the conclusion of practice, everybody made their way to a set of risers positioned at the end of the field for a team photo.

The next time Kansas City takes the field, it will be to play for its third consecutive Super Bowl title - and fourth in six seasons.

On the Super Bowl experience so far in host city New Orleans, Reid said: "It's been great. The people have been phenomenal.

"The law enforcement people who have chaperoned us around like crazy have been great; we appreciate all that. I just think this city rolled out the red carpet. It's a great place to have a Super Bowl."

Super Bowl excitement ramped up on Saturday morning in New Orleans as the city staged a mini Mardi Gras parade.

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Rob Gronkowski retired after the 2021 season having won four Super Bowls during his NFL career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Travis Kelce, who is also 35, is still going strong with the Kansas City Chiefs and can equal his fellow tight end's tally of Super Bowl wins on Sunday.

"Travis Kelce's longevity is very impressive," said 'Gronk'. "If you want to put it in to perspective, he's the same age as me and I'm behind a desk while he's still playing. That just shows his longevity and that whatever he's doing [to look after himself] is just unbelievable, so he should just keep doing what he's doing.

"What he's doing at his age especially, how many catches that he had this season, how impactful he is when the time comes and when his number is called, he always steps up to the plate.

"He's a great veteran leader for that team. They wouldn't be where there are now, over the last couple of years, without Travis Kelce. He's been doing a phenomenal job at his age, big time."

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The Philadelphia Eagles spent less than an hour on the field in their final preparations for Super Bowl 59 during a walk-through on Saturday morning.

Head coach Nick Sirianni said his team are "hungry" and "ready to roll."

"When you have two weeks off [since the NFC Championship game], it's like, 'let's go'."

A few players wore baseball caps to protect from the sun, with the temperature reaching 25C in the late morning, as the offence and defence jogged through plays. That was followed by situational football covering various end-of-half/end-of-game scenarios.

The team then hopped back on its fleet of buses and headed to the Superdome, where Sunday's game will take place, for a team photo.

They will relax for the rest of Saturday and have some night meetings, as they have done all season.

"You don't get to this point and change up what is important to your team and your core values," Sirianni added.

Graeme Langford
BBC Sport Senior Journalist in New Orleans

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I got the chance to speak with four-time Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski this week as he will be part of the Fox TV team.

It is their turn to broadcast this year's Super Bowl and Gronkowski's former team-mate Tom Brady will be making his Super Bowl debut as a TV analyst with Fox.

On fellow tight end Travis Kelce, Gronkowski said: "He had 23 days off before going in to the Divisional game against the Houston Texans and he dominated. He's a little bit older (35) so that recovery's huge.

"Now he's just had another week off so I feel like he's going to be well rested, ready to roll and absolutely dominate once again.

"Those wheels will be turning, they're going to be fresh, and if you get a fresh Travis Kelce, he can do some serious damage to the defence."

Nesta McGregor
Sport Reporter in New Orleans

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The NFL is a league that prides itself on parity.

With the draft system and salary cap key to ensuring that's the case.

It's rare to see a team dominate for long periods like the Kansas City Chiefs are presently doing.

Walking around New Orleans speaking to fans - most neutrals are rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, just because.

Now as a child my mum used to say, "Let your brothers win sometimes otherwise the game will get boring."

However that doesn't really translate to professional sports and speaking to Chiefs owner Clark Hunt - they are happy to be 'the villains' and have no plans to stop winning.

"It just comes with the territory but we're going to keep giving it our best every year," he said.

"New Orleans is a very special place for our family and the organisation. It's where we won our very first Super Bowl (Super Bowl 4) in 1970.

"So for us to do it (a three-peat] in the city we won our first - would be so special."