Punters Braden Mann and Matt Araiza play an even more important role as holders

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles place kicker Jake Elliott kicks a field goal as punter Braden Mann (10) holds during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia.

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles place kicker Jake Elliott kicks a field goal as punter Braden Mann (10) holds during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)


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NEW ORLEANS — Two players who could help decide the outcome of the Super Bowl hope to go unnoticed and want to stay off the field instead of doing their primary job. Nobody wants to see the punters when the Eagles and Chiefs face off Sunday. When Philadelphia's Braden Mann and Kansas City's Matt Araiza enter the game to punt, it means a drive didn't go anywhere or stalled. If they enter to hold for field goals or extra points, they won't be mentioned unless they mess up.

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