The 64-year-old on Sunday evening also silenced rumours of his impending retirement.

Kansas City's hopes of returning home with the Lombardi Trophy looked bleak late in the opening half when quarterback Mahomes appeared to re-injure the right ankle that had been a major worry coming into the game.

The Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Sirianni lost his job as Chiefs wide receivers coach when Andy Reid took charge of the side in 2013.

The Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills are out, leaving just four teams in the hunt for the Super Bowl.

The Kansas City Chiefs edged the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 in Saturday’s other clash.

Plus, second-year Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts scored three times to lead the Eagles to victory over the visiting Minnesota Vikings.