Very hard to go against Mahomes in any Superbowl.

Barkley will need to run like hell. Spagnolo usually has the answers and I think he will use blitzes to full advantage yet again, so they are relying on Barkley a lot in this one. 

The Chiefs aren't great on run defense but are definitely better than the last two teams the Eagles faced especially Washington. I think they can make it difficult for Barkley and stopping him should see the Chiefs win.

The quarterback dual is a good one. I'm not the biggest fan of Jalen Hurts in all honesty. I think he's got great tools and dangerous when teams sell out against the run but he's not the most accurate and can be susceptible to pressure despite having one of the best lines going round. Mahomes on the other hand is 2nd in the league for success against pressure despite having no LT for most of the season. The one thing in Hurts' favour, is that he's not asked to do as much as two years ago, this is a different offensive unit and probably much more to deal with for the Chiefs.

It should be a good game but it's unlikely I'll be picking against The Chiefs. Eagles sweating on the Dickerson injury as they will have pressure through the interior line. It will probably come down to Spagnolo vs Sirriani/MMoore. Tip coming soon.

Edited January 27Jan 27 by layzie

Neither Super Bowl team is superior to the other ... it's a deadset pickem' match-up

But on the day is often a different story and that's why we sometimes see blow-outs with evenly matched teams

For instance, today we saw the Eagles demolish Washington but they are not a 30 point better team. 4 major errors vs none and the Eagles took advantage

Where as in the Bills/Chiefs game the fumbles were all recovered except the one Mahomes fumble

It's those big moments that matter the most and the Chiefs are very good in the big moments

That KC 41 yard punt return to Remigio which led to a field goal was one such big moments.  As was the dropped catch by Kincaid for Buffalo late in the game

Edited January 27Jan 27 by Macca

KC by less than 7

They'll win as they have done the whole season, one score game masters.

On 27/01/2025 at 19:10, Macca said:

Neither Super Bowl team is superior to the other ... it's a deadset pickem' match-up

But on the day is often a different story and that's why we sometimes see blow-outs with evenly matched teams

For instance, today we saw the Eagles demolish Washington but they are not a 30 point better team. 4 major errors vs none and the Eagles took advantage

Where as in the Bills/Chiefs game the fumbles were all recovered except the one Mahomes fumble

It's those big moments that matter the most and the Chiefs are very good in the big moments

That KC 41 yard punt return to Remigio which led to a field goal was one such big moments.  As was the dropped catch by Kincaid for Buffalo late in the game

Did you know that the Chiefs went 2 months without turning the ball over until that moment? 🤯

3 hours ago, layzie said:

Did you know that the Chiefs went 2 months without turning the ball over until that moment? 🤯

... along with 17 consecutive 1 score victories!

There has to be an element of luck to all those victories as just one extra TD to the opposition means victory to the opposition

Edited January 29Jan 29 by Macca

2 hours ago, Macca said:

... along with 17 consecutive 1 score victories!

I'm quite confident of them getting the 1 score win, if that makes any sense at all.

I don't see a blowout either way unless a key injury happens early on.

Regardless of the result, I do want to see Barkley wreak some havoc. I'm sceptical on it happening though because historically it doesn't. In the last 20 years only 5 RBs have run for 100 yards+ in a superbowl. You have to go back to 97 for the last time a RB won the SB MVP. More often than not defenses in these games stack the box and focus on limiting running room, not to mention teams that make it to this game usually have a very good front 7 on defense.

Barkley has all the capabilities to buck the trend, let's see. He may break one off early and that sets the tone for his day. 

KC 1-6

I'm not betting against the Chiefs until they prove me wrong. 3peat coming up, Philly look a bit banged up even with the 2 week break and if Hurts is forced to throw it I can see a couple of costly turnovers.

@layzie If the Chiefs stack the box then Hurts needs to hit AJ Brown and the recievers, but especially AJ and get him deep. 
I think the trend gets bucked here and Saquan runs for 120+

KC 1-6. Can't beat Vegas.

5 hours ago, layzie said:

I'm quite confident of them getting the 1 score win, if that makes any sense at all.

I don't see a blowout either way unless a key injury happens early on.

Regardless of the result, I do want to see Barkley wreak some havoc. I'm sceptical on it happening though because historically it doesn't. In the last 20 years only 5 RBs have run for 100 yards+ in a superbowl. You have to go back to 97 for the last time a RB won the SB MVP. More often than not defenses in these games stack the box and focus on limiting running room, not to mention teams that make it to this game usually have a very good front 7 on defense.

Barkley has all the capabilities to buck the trend, let's see. He may break one off early and that sets the tone for his day. 

Providing that Barcley has his usual output, that will keep the Eagles in the match.  If he is at his best then the Eagles can win.  If KC curtail him, then the Chiefs should win

KC's offense nearly always has a number of big moments and one of their strengths is being able to achieve 1st downs after a couple of plays

Reid was quoted as saying that it will come down to which team makes the least mistakes but it's those big offensive moments that gains big yards that also makes the difference

And both teams can gain big yards from any particular play

All logic says KC win again but because the margin looks to be on the small side, I reckon it's a toss-up (a guess)

Rams have informed Kupp that they are trading him if they can...

I'm gutted by this, I was hoping a re structure of his contract would happen, but big money and production down, but the catches yards etc are as important as the blocks and the leadership and standards he set will be sorely missed.

20 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Rams have informed Kupp that they are trading him if they can...

I'm gutted by this, I was hoping a re structure of his contract would happen, but big money and production down, but the catches yards etc are as important as the blocks and the leadership and standards he set will be sorely missed.

Sounds like he's pretty gutted by the sound of it as well. 

On 29/01/2025 at 15:27, Gorgoroth said:

@layzie If the Chiefs stack the box then Hurts needs to hit AJ Brown and the recievers, but especially AJ and get him deep. 
I think the trend gets bucked here and Saquan runs for 120+

Exactly right @Gorgoroth and I think the Chiefs will do everything to try and make Hurts throw to win it. 

I do think they will bring it but I've warmed this week to the idea of the trend being bucked. I think he's simply too lethal and has possibly the best line in football making the lanes for him. Chiefs will be prepared to take their licks.

Win or lose I think he'll get 100+

Edited February 4Feb 4 by layzie

KC 1-6… The journalists poking the bear with the smarta$$ ref questions to Mahomes & Kelce, can’t remember which Eagles player it was who made a remark about Taylor Swift & not knowing who she is etc… Can see it all playing into the Chiefs sticking it up them

Confirmed: NFL announces games in Australia - ESPN

Rams coming to the MGC @Gorgoroth for a regular season game. I'll be there for sure to check it out

Just now, BDA said:

Confirmed: NFL announces games in Australia - ESPN

Rams coming to the MGC @Gorgoroth for a regular season game. I'll be there for sure to check it out

Absolutely, been a long time coming. 

Gorg will be on the sideline 😉

Chiefs 1-6

they may be my cowboys divisional rivals but I'd much prefer the Eagles to win

3 minutes ago, BDA said:

Chiefs 1-6

they may be my cowboys divisional rivals but I'd much prefer the Eagles to win

If I can find a way to get past the selfish thought of wanting the Eagles to feel the pain of losing twice to them in the space of a few years then I will probably be the same. 

Deebo Samuel turned up to SB week wearing an Eagles jersey to support his mate AJ Brown.

Personally don't have much of an issue with it as it's a nice retro looking jersey but a trade block with Deebo, Kupp and Garrett on it would be a big start to off season shenanigans! 

42 minutes ago, layzie said:

Absolutely, been a long time coming. 

Gorg will be on the sideline 😉

 

44 minutes ago, BDA said:

Confirmed: NFL announces games in Australia - ESPN

Rams coming to the MGC @Gorgoroth for a regular season game. I'll be there for sure to check it out

I'm in Scandinavia in August 2026, not sure of return date but it will be late Aug or early sept, hope the flight back is before the game, cos I am pumped!

 

Imagine walking up t the G screaming "WHO'S HOUSE???"

6 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

 

I'm in Scandinavia in August 2026, not sure of return date but it will be late Aug or early sept, hope the flight back is before the game, cos I am pumped!

 

Imagine walking up t the G screaming "WHO'S HOUSE???"

Game is scheduled for October I think.

I hope for the Rams sake you don't find out the hotel they are staying at. 🤣

14 hours ago, layzie said:

Gorg will be on the sideline 😉

Replete with the full Rams coaching gear with  playbook/clipboard in hand.  It's quite possible!

After a time, Gorg would be giving free advice to Stafford and McVay

Edited February 6Feb 6 by Macca

I couldn’t be less interested.

6 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

I couldn’t be less interested.

I couldn't be less interested in your post

13 hours ago, Macca said:

Replete with the full Rams coaching gear with  playbook/clipboard in hand.  It's quite possible!

After a time, Gorg would be giving free advice to Stafford and McVay

One of the novelty sportsbet bets this year is what happens first - 1. Travis Kelcie reception $1.80 2. Camera cuts to T Swift $1.92

 

Gorg on sideline $1.88 Dees win flag this year $1.82