Super Bowl LV Preview

We have made it, another postseason with unending drama is finally at its boiling point. Before we beat the 2 teams lets see how the other 12 did?

Indianapolis Colts: This was a game where one team just had to lose. Unfortunately you guys were the Football Gods choice. I will give you guys a great amount of credit for keeping up with a legit Super Bowl contender in the Bills but here are a few things that killed you.

1. Missing 2 field goals that were key to the outcome of the game
2. Going for it on 4th and goal with worries about Buffalo’s offense
3. REFBALL in the 2nd quarter

If you take away those things then these guys would be headed for KC in Round 2. Also Frank Reich made some questionable play calls towards the end of the game that prevented it from going into OT as well. Poor Philip Rivers, that was his last chance at a Super Bowl.

Tennessee Titans: THIS. IS. KARMA TITANS FANS! Karma for your players dancing and trash talking John Harbaugh before that Week 11 game, not to mention your fanbase calling the Ravens defense Derrick Henry’s kids. I know people are going to blame Mike Vrabel for some questionable play calling but let’s be real. On offense they had no options since the King was being destroyed by the MonStars, not to mention you guys ripped Lamar before the game and were victimized by him in the 2nd Half. Even REFBALL was in your favor and the Ravens still won. FYI prepare for Cap Hell on your defense this offseason! This may have been the best chance they had at the Super Bowl! Too bad Arthur Smith left for Atlanta so BYE!

Pittsburgh Steelers: This is how things can change in the NFL during the season. In November the media was all but handing the Steelers the Lombardi Trophy and a 19-0 season. Then you realize this is a one dimensional team that plays down to competition and has to be bailed out by REFBALL or High End Talent. The 1st Quarter featured the Yinzers falling behind 28-0 with the Leader of Men throwing 3 picks in 10 minutes. This is what happens when your internet sensation calls your opponent the “Same Old Browns.” You got crushed by them JuJu. Regardless this to me was their last chance with the current core they have right now. Welcome back to playoffs Pittsburgh, we have left a bunch of Tee Times for you this summer! And yes UrinatingTree did the Corvette Corvette after the game because I don’t know why? SEE YOU ON THE GOLF COURSE!

Seattle Seahawks: I said this back in October about the Seahawks, “This team screams 1st Round Elimination.” I nailed that one didn’t I! The reasoning was that if they like the Steelers have to be bailed out by High End Talent, it doesn’t always go your way. Also the Football Gods punished you for knocking out John Wolford and bringing back Jared Goff. With this defeat the Seahawks lost for the 1st time in a home playoff game since 2004, that game was against these Rams but they were in St Louis at the time. Russell Wilson and that offense fell into the booby trap of a defense that wanted his blood after that game in Week 16, and this was without Aaron Donald on the other side. All they need as a generational talent at RB to get them over the top, I just don’t know where you can find one.

Washington Hogs: As much as the meme lords wanted it to happen the Bucs weren’t going to lose to a backup QB. Despite Taylor Heinicke playing the game of his life, the WFT gave the GOAT some bulletin board material when Chase Young said that he was coming for Tom Brady. Well guess what guys, #TompaBay not only got him they held him without a sack. Plus the secondary had no answers for Chris Godwin and the Diva all night that too. Now the question Washington is facing is what should they do at QB. Do they roll the dice on Alex Smith, do they keep Heinicke, or do they get a QB in free agency or the draft. Your move Snider!

Chicago Bears: This postseason berth was the worst thing that could have happened for the Bears. Because it convinced the McCaskeys that everything was fine. The bad news for Chicago they ran into a steamroller known as the Saints. We can safely say that Mitch Trubisky was busted by his far superior enemies from the French Quarter. Him and that offense were cracked, cooked, and poisoned for all of Bourbon Street to see. Khalil Mack and Da Bears defense had their moments but just couldn’t get it done. Enjoy having your entire city and Halas Hall being covered this week with Nickelodeon Slime!

Baltimore Ravens: Despite the 5 game winning streak to end the regular season and getting the playoff monkey off of their backs I knew this was coming. I can’t even fault myself for this, the Ravens just ran out of gas. The moment that Justin Tucker hit the uprights for the 2nd time was when I knew they would lose. Even if Lamar didn’t throw a Flacco-esk Pick6 (Taron Johnson = Troy Polamalu) to kill off Baltimore’s comeback hopes or get a concussion I think they would have lost anyway. I will say that this was perhaps the worst offensive line performance in Ravens history. When you give up 8 sacks or have 6 bad snaps in a game there is no way you can recover from that. Thank goodness they could get a certain Big Game Wide Receiver from Chicago or Detroit. It would be nice for Lamar to have another solid wideout to throw to. Why can’t my teams make it past the 2nd Round of the Playoffs!?

Cleveland Browns: Am I supposed to feel bad that the Browns got robbed by fumbling the ball out of the endzone for touchback instead of taking the lead. ABSOLUTELY NOT! They made their own bed and choked on the straw that made it! I can’t stand that they intentionally knocked Patrick Mahomes out of the game in the 2nd Half. I know Browns fans are going to say they have a bright future for the 1st time in 30 years but they potentially could be in Cap Hell in 2021 because Mayfield, Chubb, Hunt, OBJ, Landry, and Ward are all free agents after next year and they will be paid. It’s so funny that Cleveland was bested by a backup to end their season! BROWNS GONNA BROWN!

Los Angeles Rams: I was wrong about you guys. I had you picked for the basement of a heavily packed NFC West but they overcame injuries and a rough stretch to end the season yet made the playoffs and crushed an old foe. Unfortunately you guys once again played 2nd fiddle to the Packers just like the Fearsome Foursome of the 60s did against Lombardi. They had no answers for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay passing attack despite having the #1 Defense. Honestly if I am their front office do I get help on the O-Line or get Najee Harris in the draft? (Scratch that Jacksonville has their 1st Round Pick) Anyways your tee time is soon!

New Orleans Saints: Don’t give me that shocked look about the Saints being embarrassed! This team does this EVERY YEAR! Teasing all of Bourbon Street with a great regular season then getting exposed in a home playoff game yet again. What was I hearing about New Orleans getting over the hump this year. The only hump I am seeing is Tom Brady making his case to become the SUPER GOAT! You guys are what the Washington Capitals are in the NHL. A team that waits 40+ years for a championship, gets the title, but then experiences old pain yet again. I feel bad for Drew Brees, he deserved a better sendoff than this. Too bad you guys will be dealing with one of the biggest Cap Crunches in NFL History, this is the price of going all in.

Buffalo Bills: Sometimes you have to accept a certain team’s fate every year. The Buffalo Bills either waited too long to disappoint their fans or just jumped on too many cardboard tables I just don’t know. In my opinion they had the delightment of laughing at the Colts and Ravens then said “I think we’ve had enough.” There’s nothing to be ashamed of since they ran into a Chiefs team that was ready to make a statement despite their injuries. I think they will be back but I just think that was a lost opportunity. FYI why would you want to fight Chiefs players in the middle of the field. Just accept the fact that you lost and should gear up for next year. YOU GET NOTHING YOU LOSE GOOD DAY SIR!

Green Bay Packers: Why did I trust these guys to win a stacked NFC? Everytime you think Rodgers will over take Brett Favre in Packers lore he always comes up short. And for the most part it wasn’t his fault, his offensive line was completely crushed by the Bucs front 7. Plus both of their turnovers led to touchdowns thanks to lousy coverages. I feel like Matt LaFleur is the new Andy Reid. Great regular season, favorites to win the Super Bowl, and then can’t get past the NFC Championship. Plus this could have been Rodgers last game in a Packers uniform, I think he will be back but also I just don’t know what they will do with Jordan Love. Remember how they were crazy about Favre’s situation, it might happen again.

Well the playoffs were predictable to some people. We had upsets, chokes, comebacks, and great performances, And now we are down to 2 teams that were locked by some analysts for this game in the summer of 2020, anyways who’s representing the AFC?

Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs have made the Super Bowl, YAWN! I think the predictions of a perfect season earlier this summer were crazy but even if they didn’t go undefeated they look as dominant as any team in the game’s history. I mean look at the AFC playoffs this year Cinderella Stories, Long Suffering Franchises with hope, tales of Redemption and Triumph, then there’s KC. I am not saying that the Chiefs don’t deserve to be there quite the opposite. They play with a fire and hunger that George Brett himself would be proud of. In 2 playoff games against the Browns and Bills they jumped out to early leads in both games and held off near comebacks in both games. The talent on offense needs 0 intros to how they stomp on everyone that is in their tracks. Patrick Mahomes off course leads the charge and this year he has ascended to another level. We are watching an artist perfect his craft in almost every way there is. Travis Kelce same deal, it doesn’t matter who you put on to cover him he will continue to wreck every corner or covering linebacker that comes his way. Then there is Tyreek Hill who once again is using his world class speed and gifted abilities to beat defenses. Many Chiefs fans are saying can could be better than Jerry Rice but time will tell with that story. The rest of the offense has other household names like Sammy Watkins, Le’Veon Bell, Mecole Hardman plus one of the best O-Lines in the game. On defense they have their problems but they are still one of the best in the game. The D-Line is led by Frank Clark, and Chris Jones 2 of the best players at their position. Their secondary is just as fast as their receivers. Breshaud Breeland has had a breakout season in which he has been tough to throw at. The Honey Badger in Tyrann Mathiew has been playing as advertised. If there is one thing that makes this team as dominant as almost any team it’s been the creativity of Andy Reid. What he has done with this offense is use clever schemes and concepts that confuse almost any team that comes their way. A 2nd straight championship would put him in the discussion of some of the greatest coaches but establish the Chiefs as the next great dynasty in the NFL. Which leads us to their opponents, their final challenger. Guess what Full Reid you get to face your arch nemesis!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: In a first in NFL history, a team is playing a Super Bowl in their OWN STADIUM! In this case the Buccaneers have accomplished that feat but how they did it is hard to believe. Before this year Tampa Bay was in mediocrity for over a decade since they let Jon Gruden go in 2008. Being in the shadows of the Saints and sometimes the Falcons and Panthers during those years made the fanbase desperate. Now they get the reward of doing something that’s never been done. Ever since Tom Brady signed with the Bucs this past March #TompaBay has been the center of the sports world. The Lightning won their first Stanley Cup in 16 years, the Rays made it to the World Series and took the eventual champion Dodgers to the limit, now they get a chance at another championship for their beloved city. This postseason they overcame being a Wild Card team for the first time in Brady’s career to beat up the Hogs, then humiliating the hopes and dreams of Bourbon Street, and crashing a Wisconsin Super Bowl Party. Leading the machine of this squad is the GOAT himself who at age 43 is having one of the best years of his career. His hunger and determination is second to none among any player in any league. What he has done in New England and now Tampa Bay is insane and a 7th championship would declare him as the SUPER GOAT! Speaking of former Patriots they have Rob Gronkowski who hasn’t been the same receiver that he once was but is one of the main cogs in their run blocking scheme. The talent at Wide Receiver is similar to what Brady had in 2007. Mike Evans with the hands of a 2 car garage and the abilities to come up clutch in key spots. Chris Godwin same deal, a man who has earned the right for a nice extension this spring thanks to the best year of his career. Then they have YES Antonio Brown, one of the best receivers of this generation, despite the drama he dealt with last year many thought that his career was over. But since he signed with the Bucs he has been a good boy and has shown flashes of his 2016 form. Not to mention they have one of the strongest O-Lines in Football led by Rookie Sensation Tristian Whiffs, Ryan Jensen (Salty Ravens fan) and Ali Marpet. On defense they are led by 2 beasts at Defensive Tackle in Ndamukong Suh and now a healthy Vita Vea. On the edges they have 2 of the best pass rushers in Shaq Barrett and former Super Bowl Champ Jason Pierre-Paul as well as Devin White and Lavonte David in the middle of the field. In the secondary they have their flaws but ultimately they get the job done when needed. Antonie Winfield has emerged into a solid swiss army knife that plays deep or short or be in the box on run downs. What they also have is Sean Murphy-Bunting who has been a key figure to their success in the playoffs by picking off the likes of Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers this postseason. This season has been a revelation for Bruce Arians, the last time he made it this far was in Arizona with Carson Palmer before they got smacked by the Panthers in the 2015 NFC Title game. Now he has the chance to make Cardinals fans eat incredible salt after lowballing the organization after 2017 to be with his family in 2018. Winning a championship on their home soil would be something that people will be talking about for years to come in Tampa. 

This game is a rematch for both Brady and Mahomes. For Brady he is going up against Steve Spagnuolo who was the Defensive Coordinator when the Giants ended the Patriots perfect season in Super Bowl XLII and now is the DC with Kansas City. While Mahomes has a chance to get revenge on Brady for beating the Chiefs in overtime in the 2018 AFC Championship. Either way the media is going to crown one of these QBs as the greatest of all time! PAUSE.

This matchup proves why all 30 of the other fanbases hate the Football Gods. The 2 biggest spenders, 2 best QBs of this generation, and more insufferable fanbases going at it in a duel to the death! This is truly “YOUR DOOMED!” The Super Bowl. Now people like me are proven right about the NFLs tendencies of having everything scripted. Just like during the Warriors vs Cavs rivalry whoever wins everyone else loses. What will be the punishment!

Prediction: To be honest this game could go either way, both teams have no weaknesses on offense yet have not really any flaws on defense but to me this game is going to come down to coaching. If Andy Reid can out coach Bruce Arians it should be a walk in the park for the Chiefs. And that is why I think KC will defend their title. You see Andy Reid almost always has a team that has basically no weaknesses on both sides of the ball and Mahomes will be fully healthy despite getting injured in the game against Cleveland. Not to mention the last time these teams played the Bucs couldn’t stop Tyreek Hill. I can’t wait to be wrong about #Tommy YET AGAIN!