Super Bowl Preview


It’s not the Super Bowl most of us wanted, but maybe it’s the Super Bowl we deserve. The Eagles are back, this time powered by Saquon Barkley on offense, while the Chiefs return for their shot at history. Really, if we think about it, could it have gone any other way? But who will win this big game? Let’s dive in.

Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) at Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)
About: This is two good teams coming together. The Chiefs have made it work on offense despite not consistently having strong performances. They’ve also relied on a good and, at times, smothering defense. But the thing is, the Eagles have much the same. They’ve had a top defense all year and bring that to this big game. But the Eagles have a better offense, and a much better focal weapon in Barkley. He rushed for more than 2,000 yards in 16 games. He’s on the short list for MVP and probably should win. He’s the engine that drives the Eagles’ offense under Kellen Moore. Which isn’t to say that the Eagles don’t have good passing game weapons. With Jalen Hurts throwing to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert, they aren’t hurting for passing game options. In fact, on paper, I’d probably prefer the Eagles’ offense and defense to that of the Chiefs. But you can’t count out those wily veterans from Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones have been here before, many times. The moment won’t be too big for them, and I suspect they’re going to perform. History or not, they want to be Super Bowl Champions, again. That’s true too of their coach, Andy Reid. He’s the best in the game right now, giving the Chiefs a big advantage in that category. You combine that with probably an edge in Special Teams, and things get a lot tighter when you’re sizing the teams up. On paper, the Eagles probably have a better team. But we don’t play these games on paper. There’s a reason the Chiefs have been historic in their success in one score games of late. They know how to win the tough games, making the right plays at the right time. That was what got them past the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. They are battle tested and now they’re ready to end the season on top, again. If they do, it’s history. And it feels like this whole season we’ve been slowly moving toward a date with history. Why stop now.
The Pick: The Kansas City Chiefs

Last Week: 1-1
Playoffs: 6-6


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