It’s that time of year again – the one where we talk football on MMO instead of baseball. You know that baseball will always be our No. 1, but for this weekend, we just have to talk football.
You know that Super Bowl LIX is happening Sunday, February 9. The Kansas City Chiefs return to the big game – again, and have the chance to make history by being the first team in NFL history to have three Super Bowl wins in a row (since the merger). They’ll be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift during the big game? That’s a question on lots of people’s minds, especially with Kelce’s coy remark when asked by a reporter earlier this week. For the record, it’s not on my mind, but I had to mention it. Speaking of other things I need to mention, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is the son of former Mets player Pat Mahomes, which you obviously already knew, and may be a reason you’re rooting for the Chiefs.
Mahomes isn’t the only Mets connection part of this year’s Super Bowl. Kevin Burkhardt, who we used to see at Mets games when he was with SNY, will be providing the play-by-play for the game. He’ll be joined by Tom Brady, who will be at the Super Bowl for the first time as an announcer. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will be the sideline reporters.
The game is set to start at 6:30 PM EST. It’ll be broadcasted live on Fox, Fox Deportes, Relemundo, Tubi, the Fox Sports website and app, the NFL+ app, Hulu +Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV and Sling TV.
So, who are you betting on (figuratively or literally) this Sunday? Here’s what we think.
Mike Mayer
I’m picking the Eagles to win 27-21 with Barkley as the MVP with two TDs and over 200 yards rushing. This is mostly me trying to speak it into reality lol.
Johnluke Chaparro
As much as I loathe Kansas City, I cannot, in my right mind, root for Philadelphia. Kansas City over Philly 35-21. Super Bowl MVP: Travis Kelce, because, of course
Mathias Altman-Kurosaki
I agree with Johnluke, I honestly wish both teams could lose. I’ll go with the Chiefs winning 30-24, Xavier Worthy MVP.
Andrew Steele-Davis
I think the Eagles are a better team than they were two years ago, and you can make a compelling argument that they have the more talented roster overall. However, Mahomes and the Chiefs were built for the biggest stage. They are chasing history and they always find a way to get it done.
I actually think this could morph into somewhat of a shootout, and I trust Mahomes way more than I do Jalen Hurts. Plus, I don’t think you can underestimate the Travis Kelce factor. When the lights are at their brightest, he knows how to deliver. KC for the historic three-peat. KC 39-27 Eagles, Mahomes MVP.
David Melendi
Chiefs always seem to find a way to win close games. KC 29-27, Mahomes MVP.
Patrick Glynn
Who in their right mind would ever bet against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? It’s a losing game. 31-30 Chiefs with Mahomes as the MVP.
Mojo Hill
Yeah, I’m not enthusiastic about either team, but I’ll go with the son of a Mets legend who’s proven himself on this stage already. Chiefs win 38-14, Patrick Mahomes MVP.
Chris Bello
I’m picking the Chiefs to defeat the eagles 24-21 Sunday. The Eagles will definitely be ahead 21-17 and Patrick Mahomes will get a holding call to go his way on the last drive of the game. This was the Patriots way, now it’s the Chiefs way. But this time it’s being used for good to beat the city of Philadelphia.
Allison Waxman
Sigh, can both teams lose? Chiefs 21, Eagles 20. Eagles botch the two-point conversion. MVP: The refs. I mean Mahomes.
Michelle Ioannou
Why do I feel like I’m always being forced to pick between these two teams? I do think the Chiefs will make history and win it 27-21. MVP will go to Mahomes.
Christian De Block
As a Cowboys fan, I don’t have the ability or the willingness to pick the Eagles. Not to mention that it would be a mistake to pick against Patrick Mahomes. Chiefs win 27-23, with the MVP being Mahomes, of course.
Did You Know…
Kendrick Lamar is headlining the Halftime Show. He’s won 22 Grammys, which is the most for any rapper. SZA will join him on stage, and there will likely be other guests, too.
This isn’t Kendrick Lamar’s first time performing at the Super Bowl. He was part of 2022’s halftime show along with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and Eminem.
Jon Batiste, who is a Louisiana native, will sing the national anthem.
Trombone Shorty and Christians inger Lauren Daigle will perform “America the Beautiful.”
Ledsisi will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
This year, the commercial hit a record of $8 million for 30 seconds of air time.
This is the seventh Super Bowl appearance for the Chiefs and the fifth for the Eagles. The last time the two met in the Super Bowl, Kansas City won.
83,000 fans are expected to be at the Big Game, Taylor Swift included.
This is the 11th time New Orleans is hosting the Super Bowl.
After the Super Bowl, Fox will air the premiere of season 3 of “The Floor,” hosted by Rob Lowe.
