So, we get a Super Bowl matchup that once again nobody wanted. The Chiefs and Eagles again isn't exciting. But thanks to the Bills and Commanders not getting the job done, we are here.
And yet, it's seemed inevitable for a long time. The Chiefs always seem to find a way and the Eagles were looking like a juggernaut by the end of the season.
Also, the Chiefs winning means that the Packers would lose the distinction as the only NFL franchise to get 3 straight NFL titles. That is why Lombardi and Lambeau are our GOAT coaches. Nothing against Andy Reid, but you all know that I am a gigantic Packer fan.
This Chiefs team feels like the 1967 Packers team; flawed but still able to win when it comes down to it. Don't know if it means anything more, but I guess we find out tomorrow.
I am feeling the HYYYYYYYYPPEEEEEE! and ready to pick this game. Watch me work.
Kansas City Chiefs (-1.5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans Two years ago was a great game between these two teams that came down to a questionable PI call that allowed the Chiefs to win. By the way, Tom Brady needs to have a great broadcast. Despite him getting better, if he does worse than Greg Olsen two years ago there will be some grumbling. I feel like as good as the Chiefs have been, they have relied on the Texans and Bills melting down instead of winning on their own merits. The Eagles look a lot more confident, and their power running game with Saquon has been decisive. I also feel like the Eagles defense has been a lot better, as they have made Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, and Jayden Daniels all look very ordinary. I look for the Eagles to get off to a great start and finish the job they didn't do last time. Eagles 36, Chiefs 29.
When I look at this game, I think the Eagles have a better overall team, but they are lacking in two of the most important facets of football - quarterbacking and coaching. Jalen Hurts is a good quarterback, but Patrick Mahomes is an all-timer. The Eagles have a good overall coaching staff, but Andy Reid is an all-timer. The formula for the Eagles is simple - get an early lead and then ride Saquon Barkley to glory. It's worked all season. In theory, the Chiefs should struggle with that construct. But I don't know that it will ever get there. I think Mahomes will do enough to make Jalen Hurts have to beat him. And I am skeptical Hurts has it in him. Chiefs 28, Eagles 25.
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| Stone cold munching |
Thanks again for reading this feature all year. Enjoy your football this weekend. For the final time this season, Ben out.
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