Lets Talk Super Bowl - Will You Watch? Who Wins?
Mates,
Tomorrow is the last football game of the season, the Super Bowl. Of course we all know that our own Tom Brady, the GOAT, will be QB'ing the Bucs and I would imagine this board will tilt very heavily in favor of Tampa Bay. That said, the Chiefs are 3 point favorites and with their talent and speed, I can see a KC blow-out in this one if TB doesn't score early and often, and if they can't track down Tarik Hill and TE Travis Kelce
Some of the season long numbers: KC TB
Points Per Game 29.6 30.8
Points Allowed Per Game 20.5 23.0
Total Yards 425.3 393.4
Yards Passing 312.8 298.5
Yards Rushing 112.4 94.9
Yards Allowed 366.0 366.3
Pass Yards Allowed 245.5 280.7
Rush Yards Allowed 120.5 85.7
Of note, KC's last 5 games include a season-ending (Henne at QB) loss and three very thin-margin wins. TB's last 5 were all wins, including the 47-7 beat down to a certain allegedly pro team located in Detroit. For TB all but one game of those last 5 was on the road but for the first time the Super Bowl will be played in one of the team's true home stadium (LA was close, but not quite).
Lastly, many folks roll out a special menu or make a party out of the game. Obviously with Covid that'll be substantially different, but even at home or in small groups some might still make a special event out of it.
So today's questions are:
1. Will you watch the game, and if so, will you do anything special about dinner menus, a family gathering, anything like that?
2. Who are you picking to win this one? I would suppose for many our hearts will pick Tampa Bay, but our heads will pick KC, but maybe not.
Have a great Saturday. Get outside (even if it's cold) and enjoy the day.
XM
February 6th, 2021 at 7:57 AM ^
Yes and probably the chiefs
February 6th, 2021 at 8:16 AM ^
Yes, will watch...no parties though. I cannot even think about betting against Tom Brady...
February 6th, 2021 at 8:26 AM ^
i know, right? in my annual bet with my father in law i took TB for that reason alone.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:25 AM ^
If you win, does he have to give you the shotgun he brought to your wedding?
February 6th, 2021 at 9:39 AM ^
funny monkey, aren't you. kidding aside, mrs XM is the greatest and i have thanked my in-laws beaucoup times over the years for their wonderful daughter.
February 6th, 2021 at 8:17 AM ^
I think the game is a fairly compelling tossup and will definitely watch.
As far as who I'm rooting for, since my primary interest will be the food, I'm rooting loudly for the Chefs.
GO CHEFS! (I have been promised lobster rolls and deluxe nachos)
February 6th, 2021 at 8:26 AM ^
Do I recall correctly that this is from a snickers commercial?
February 6th, 2021 at 8:49 AM ^
Reference. Great googily moogily.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:05 AM ^
Nanook? Is that you?
February 6th, 2021 at 8:28 AM ^
i just want to know where you are going and/or whose cooking those lobster rolls and deluxe nachos. a bit of a hoity-toity menu.
February 6th, 2021 at 8:53 AM ^
Well, I'm a BIT hoity-toity. Sitting out any get-togethers this year for the obvious reason, but the significant other has made promises. I may or may not have added the word "deluxe" on my own, honestly I can't remember now.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:34 AM ^
we might need pictures of the spread and we can figure out if all of that is, in fact, deluxe.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:44 AM ^
If I see any Rotel or Velveeta in the kitchen, I'll know I've been duped.
Or possibly I'm about to be named the BTN Player of the Game.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:57 AM ^
this will be the signal to bail out...
February 6th, 2021 at 12:44 PM ^
Sweet Fancy Moses. That makes my stomach want to bail out right now.
February 6th, 2021 at 8:40 AM ^
I will be taking the Chiefs in my family playoff pool with 62 combined points as my tiebreaker number.
Mahomes and company have such great synergy, I'm just shocked that CEH hasn't gelled as well as expected in that system.
If #15 isn't MVP I look for a random skill player like Darrel Williams or Sammy Watkins to take the award.
I wonder if those dynamic linebackers from Tampa can disrupt some plays and get some takeaways. JPP has been playing well of late for their D. I have not checked in to see if the Buc safeties are healthier compared to two weeks ago.
Finally, although going back to the Gruden/Sapp era uniforms was an obvious upgrade, I wish we could see the cream sickle Bucco Bruce getups make a return a la the Rams from a few years ago.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:44 AM ^
i was at that SB when the bucs won it the first time. was with father and brothers. a very memorable day.
February 6th, 2021 at 8:46 AM ^
No parties this year sadly although my lovely wife's sister will be joining us for the game as she has all season watching the Browns. There's a local pizza place that's expensive as hell but awesome so I'll probably buy too much pizza and just leave it out.
I'm up $330 with my bookie for the year so my annual "thing" is to push it all on one bet for the Super Bowl - I either walk away with a few bucks or I'm even. And i'm really torn on this one as my head says Chiefs easily but my heart really wants Brady & the Bucs. Compounding my conundrum is a bias where I HATE betting on something I dont want to happen - i.e. taking the Chiefs and laying the three points. So I might bet the points total (currently at a huge number 56) so I can root for Tom but be ok if the Chiefs win.
Decisions.....decisions.....
February 6th, 2021 at 9:46 AM ^
another way to think of betting against your 'true' interest is that if your favorite loses, the money takes the sting out of the loss? my prediction is a 38-13 KC win. i think the chiefs come out on fire and never look back.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:55 AM ^
The last 10 super bowls have been under 56 a few more times than over, but it is Mahomes v. Brady and both have capable receivers. Still, I like the under in a setting where one of the most important points of game preparation is "NO MISTAKES". Good luck, though.
February 6th, 2021 at 8:50 AM ^
IDK, probably just watching with my BFF Rose. I’m pulling for Tim Bradley and the Pirates to pull out a win vs that Farm Bureau guy with the weird haircut. It would be a glorious victory for the University of Mishawaka.
February 6th, 2021 at 8:52 AM ^
1) Of course I’m watching. One of the best QB matchups we’ve had in the Super Bowl in quite a while. We’ve got sliders, Buffalo chicken dip and beer cheese on tap for the game, with a few friends and their kids coming over.
2) Chiefs by a TD or less. I think the Bucs play a much better game than they did the last time they played the Chiefs, and I do think Brady helps the Bucs take a late lead, but Mahomes does his best Brady impersonation and wins it on the final drive of the game. We see a true passing of the torch. I’d like to see the Bucs win, and I do think they can win. They have a better defense and one that is playing great at the right time, and they might be the only team in the NFL that has the horses, on offense, to compete with what the Chiefs throw out there. I think they have a more complete team, top to bottom, than the Chiefs, but of the top 4-5 players on the field for either team on Sunday night, I think the Chiefs have at least 3-4 of them. They’ve got the best QB in the game, arguably the best WR, and without question the best TE. All difference makers on any given play.
For the Bucs to win, they’ve got to have a couple things break their way. Not a ton of things where it’s an insurmountable or unreasonable ask, but a couple, and they’ll need a few lucky breaks on defense. Big sacks, takeaways (which they’ve been phenomenal at forcing of late), etc. The Chiefs have to just keep doing what they’ve been doing, and their defense just needs to not have a bad night. They can have an average night and give up a few big plays, and as long as Mahomes is Mahomes, they should still win.
35-31 Chiefs
February 6th, 2021 at 9:05 AM ^
The Chiefs O-line is in disarray and Mahomes' foot limits his running. Pressure on Mahomes rules the day. Brady gets ring #7
February 6th, 2021 at 9:32 AM ^
All true. And I cant image this horrible situation with Andy Reid's son (one of the Chief's assistant coaches too BTW) will help matters any.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:48 AM ^
read about that in ESPN yesterday. bad ju-ju, and it says he has a prior OUIL, too. hopefully the children are okay and no matter what, time for serious rehab for andy's son.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:55 AM ^
The amount of personal tragedy that Andy Reid has dealt with AND overcame in his life, including losing his other son Garrett to a heroin overdose, is truly remarkable but also sobering. No one can say he’s ever had things easy.
Hard not to root for the guy in all aspects of life.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:37 AM ^
I don’t know if it’s in disarray per se, but If there is an area where Tampa has to capitalize on a mismatch to level the playing field, it’s their DL vs. KC’s OL. Tampa’s DL has been amazing at getting pressure this year, and that was even without Vita Vea. Now he’s back and close to full strength, if not full strength. Just this massive, space eating DT who can command double teams and let Suh/JPP/Barrett do their thing. He was on a limited snap count at Green Bay and you could still see how much his presence helped, as Rodgers was constantly under duress.
No way they’ll shut down Mahomes completely, but if they can stall him enough times and get the ball back to Brady, that could be all the difference.
February 6th, 2021 at 12:18 PM ^
I notice that you refer to green Bay as "Green Bay" but Tampa bay as just "Tampa" (which is, of course, very common and maybe even the more common). Anyone have a picture of the Tampa Bay scoreboard where they trolled Green Bay for using "Tampa" on the Green Bay scoreboard and just listed "Green" as the visiting team? My Google-fu isn't good enough to find it. I'm pretty sure it was the Buc's first year in the league.
I'm not gigging you, your post just reminded of a funny incident.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:17 AM ^
1. I am definitely watching. For me and my wife, Super Bowl Sunday is basically our second favorite holiday (behind Thanksgiving, the other holiday about football and food). The menu is all foods that can be eaten on the couch watching the game: Q1 will be homemade pigs in a blanket and 2 types of wings. Midway through Q2 is the main meal of homemade mini-empenedas and ribs. And after halftime is dessert of homemade chocolate chip cookies. My wife is a ridiculously good cook so that’s part of the fun of the day for us.
2. KC is the more talented team and on paper should win. But, it’s hard to pick against TB12 I the Super Bowl. He just finds a way to get it done. Plus, I think that KC’s tackles are both out, which can make a difference. I’m picking TB - not sure if it’s more heart or head.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:18 AM ^
Definitely will be watching. No parties but my wife is making lasagna and we will watch together. Chiefs missing their starting tackles will be the difference in the game, Tampa will get consistent pressure and Brady will lead the way one again to a 31-21 victory.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:19 AM ^
Watching at a friend's house. They're setting up a hot dog bar but since they don't like Chicago dogs, those supposedly won't be an option. It's causing some infighting in the group since a few of us love Chicago dogs. We've decided to bring the appropriate Chicago dog accoutrements ourselves which will likely be seen as a breach of etiquette, but screw it.
Bucs are going to win it.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:26 AM ^
Forget the Chicago dogs, stick with Coney.
February 6th, 2021 at 11:18 AM ^
For a southerner, they aren't quite as good as chili cheese slaw dogs (get a couple at the varsity if you're ever in Atlanta along with their onion rings), but then again, no one markets or sells Coney's in the south. Hadn't ever heard of them until I went up there for school.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:25 AM ^
Gotta watch TB win another SB.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:28 AM ^
I believe the Chiefs win in a close one. But I hope TB12 wins another Super Bowl.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:32 AM ^
We will watch for at least the first quarter while consuming copious amounts of hot wings. That's all this game really is for my family. Just an excuse to make hot wings. I'll probably drop off by halftime and curl up on the couch with the dog and devour a thought-provoking book. High temp in Madison, WI will peak in the low single digits, so it's great couch lounging with a warm blanket weather.
My game prediction: KC wins. This prediction is based on nothing in particular.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:45 AM ^
Definitely watching. I’m making a ton of appertizers: southwestern egg rolls, regular egg rolls, queso, cauliflower hot wings, homemade guac and salsa with tamarind margaritas. Cheering for Brady, but looking at this game as the changing of the guard in regards to QB eras. I’m a lukewarm yet do-or-die Lions fan, so I’m just cheering for Michigan players, so if the Chiefs win, that’s five wolverines winning.
Hoping for a good game and that both teams have a lot of fun.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:49 AM ^
can we get an address and what time should we be at your place. do you need us to bring anything....?
February 6th, 2021 at 9:52 AM ^
If you can make it to El Paso by tomorrow afternoon, you’re more than welcome! Got a projector and a backyard, so can make it work haha.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:52 AM ^
I'll probably look in for a little bit, see if it's close late.
I'm happy, in this case, with almost any result. I like to see Black qbs succeed, and Brady is of course my Michigan guy. If he doesn't win he's still the GOAT.
EDIT: Might be an excuse to get my daughter some wings.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:58 AM ^
I'll watch. Nothing fancy, no party, maybe some fried chicken, oven-roasted potatoes, and a few ice-cold 7 and 7's.
KC is innovative and entertaining as hell on offense and if they are clicking, they'll score a lot. Brady seems to be showing his age and his turnovers are concerning. I think the Chiefs win by 14.
February 6th, 2021 at 9:59 AM ^
1. Yes, just the wife, daughter, and myself. Usually we have the in-laws over. Making a couple different kinds of wings.
2. I want Tampa to win, I want there to be no doubt and it to be impossible for anyone to catch him as the goat. But man Kansas City is good, especially with Reid playing with house money now, going for it on fourth down with Henne proves how much confidence he has in his team. I still think the speed of Tampa’s d will slow them enough.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:09 AM ^
Going to a buddy’s house for lean meat and greens. We started the TB12 diet.
Chiefs in a close one but I really, really would like Brady to win one more.
And when I’m president, I’m going to make the Monday after the Super Bowl - National Tom Brady Day, every Brady and UM football fan get a paid day off. Except for the Lions organization, they have to work regardless.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:54 AM ^
flagg2024 has a nice ring to it. a chicken in every pot and a day off for every wolverine.
February 6th, 2021 at 10:45 AM ^
I have a bunch of free money coming regardless of the outcome. There have been some nice promotions for online betting now that it’s legal. I’ll win $250 if the chiefs win (which I think they will). I also have a small free bet on the bucs and a few different prop bets. I’ll also get $100 of a TD is scored by either team lol
February 6th, 2021 at 11:12 AM ^
I'm working
February 6th, 2021 at 11:20 AM ^
I am rooting for TB, which in this case is Tom Brady and Tampa Bay. 7 out of 10 Super Bowls would be amazing.
This is also the first time I participated in "Super bowl Squares" as a fund raiser for my daughter's soccer team. If one of the quarters or game ends with TB have a score ending in a 7 and KC score ending in a 0, I get $100. I am rooting for that too.
February 6th, 2021 at 11:24 AM ^
I'll be enjoying pizza, homemade hot wings, assorted other appitizers---and a few beers ???---at my daughter and son-in-laws home near Kalamazoo, driving down there around noon and staying overnight.
Tough one to pick. If I bet, it's only going to be a little fun money on a few gimmick bets and maybe on the over/under. I'm thinking over right now. But I'll definitely be rooting for TB and TB all the way.