A security officer stands outside the Caesars Superdome before the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)2025-02-08T21:54:03Z NEW ORLEANS (AP) With the Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for their third Super Bowl in as many seasons and the Philadelphia Eagles returning for their second in three years, Sunday will showcase a myriad of players who have big game experience.From relaxing, to hydrating, to having fun but not too much fun players on both sides shared what they would go back and tell themselves about playing in the Super Bowl before their first appearance in the big game.___CHIEFS Patrick Mahomes after winning last years Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Doug Benc) Patrick Mahomes after winning last years Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Doug Benc) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More PATRICK MAHOMES, quarterback: We won that first one but I felt I came out too anxious, a little too pumped up, so more than anything just play the game that you love the way youve always played it and that will be enough.JAYLEN WATSON, cornerback: Just chill, dont get too high too early, its a long week, dont wear yourself out, its an exciting week.NICK BOLTON, linebacker: The ebbs and flows, the highs and lows of the game, I wouldve let myself know that. Its such an emotional game, the game goes up and down. Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid celebrates following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 31-13. (AP Photo/David Becker) Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid celebrates following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 31-13. (AP Photo/David Becker) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More JUSTIN REID, safety: Just, throughout the week, try and enjoy the experience a little bit more. Ive had some fun but you want to make sure with your first Super Bowl that you play well. Secondly, its just being prepared for how long the game is. That was different, the extended warmup, instead of a three-hour game its a five-hour game, its a 30-minute halftime so just having a great plan for that. GEORGE KARLAFTIS, defensive end: Its just a game. Its the same game youve been playing 19 times that season. Same game, same time, all that stuff. AP @ the Super Bowl Live coverage from both on and off the field. What time does the Super Bowl start? Our guide to the game The ads youll be watching Kendrick Lamar is ready for halftime See who won the AP MVP and other awards HARRISON BUTKER, kicker: There were a lot of nerves and anxious feelings the entire two weeks and especially the week leading up to the Super Bowl. I remember getting to the game and just feeling exhausted from all of the pressure that felt like it was on my shoulders. CREED HUMPHREY, center: Just enjoy the moment, its hard to get to this game, just enjoy everything you can, dont take it for granted. Enjoy the moment but focus on the mission. LEO CHENAL, linebacker: Weve had this group of guys that Ive been around since my first season and weve had the experience of getting to places like this and going far in the playoffs. I would tell myself to not get wrapped up in off the football field. You have to appreciate the spectacle of where we are but dont get wrapped up in it.EAGLESAJ BROWN, wide receiver: Focus on the game. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson ) Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson ) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More DARIUS SLAY, cornerback: I would tell myself to not warm up as much, as fast. I was energized and ready to go and not knowing I got to go back in the locker room and sit there for another 45 minutes. I had to re-warm up so I have to pace myself, a lot more stretching because of the halftime show which feels like an hour long so I dont wanna get tight so I have to make sure Im loose and ready to go.DEVONTA SMITH, wide receiver: Just go out there and be you.REED BLANKENSHIP, safety: Have fun, embrace it, dont get caught up in the lights. Its another game, we get to play football. Its the biggest stage in football and the world and its an honor to play in it. Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert speaks during an NFL football news conference in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, ahead of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert speaks during an NFL football news conference in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, ahead of Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More DALLAS GOEDERT, tight end: Dreams are coming true. Do everything you can to help the team win because winning is the most important thing.LANDON DICKERSON, center: Dont ride the waves. Theres gonna be a lot of good times and a lot of bad times. Stay level-headed and keep playing.LANE JOHNSON, offensive tackle: Probably hydrate a little more. I was pretty tired out there.___Joel Haas and Tyler Millen are students in the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism at Penn State.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl