Which Super Bowl matchup do you want to see?
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Hate the chiefs. Hate the eagles. Give me Bengals/ Niners.
To be completely honest though, seeing Buffalo waste another season of Josh Allen hits to not even make the championship game, let alone a super bowl, was all I was hoping for. Delicious. Then to see Diggs explode on his all-pro QB on the sideline? Exquisite.
To be completely honest though, seeing Buffalo waste another season of Josh Allen hits to not even make the championship game, let alone a super bowl, was all I was hoping for. Delicious. Then to see Diggs explode on his all-pro QB on the sideline? Exquisite.
Any of the four matchups would, from a pure football standpoint, be delicious. All four teams are outstanding, with electric players and playmakers. All four have great stories and there's reasons to root for each team (maybe not for each person here individually, but still, they exist).
But for ME... I'd prefer to see Philly vs. Cincy. I think that would be a total blast. I don't want Mahomes getting any closer to Brady. I don't want San Fran getting Lombardi #6.
But for ME... I'd prefer to see Philly vs. Cincy. I think that would be a total blast. I don't want Mahomes getting any closer to Brady. I don't want San Fran getting Lombardi #6.
Bengals/Niners for me. SB XXIV is the first one I really remember, and I liked those teams with Boomer, etc. during what was a fallow period for the Pats. Hopefully Burrow can avenge those two earlier SB losses and, in the process, permanently displace Collinsworth as honorary spokesperson for the Queen city.
Bengals/Niners. Admire the Niners and the way they’ve built their team, and not really hung up on whether they tie the Patriots by getting # 6. And the Purdy story is great. But I have really become a big fan of Burrow, and it would also be a great story to see a franchise that spent most of the last 30 years as a laughingstock break through and get their first Lombardi. So give me the artists formerly known as the Bungles.
I'm on the Bengals/49ers train as well. Not at all shocked with the poll results given the KC and Philly hatred Patriots fans have. I guess I can see choosing Philly over SF if the #6 title means something to you but I would feel gross cheering for a Philly team in anything.
Super Bowl titles by division:
NFC East: 13 (Cowboys 5, Giants 4, Redskins/Commanders 3, Eagles 1)
AFC East: 9 (Pats 6, Dolphins 2, Jets 1)
AFC West: 8 (Broncos 3, Raiders 3, Chiefs 2)
AFC North: 8 (Steelers 6, Ravens 2)
NFC North: 5 (Packers 4 Bears 1)
NFC South: 3 (Bucs 2, Saints 1)
AFC South: 2 (Colts 2)
Either the NFC East (Philly), NFC West (SF), AFC North (Cincy), or AFC West (KC) will add to that this year.
NFC East: 13 (Cowboys 5, Giants 4, Redskins/Commanders 3, Eagles 1)
AFC East: 9 (Pats 6, Dolphins 2, Jets 1)
AFC West: 8 (Broncos 3, Raiders 3, Chiefs 2)
AFC North: 8 (Steelers 6, Ravens 2)
NFC North: 5 (Packers 4 Bears 1)
NFC South: 3 (Bucs 2, Saints 1)
AFC South: 2 (Colts 2)
Either the NFC East (Philly), NFC West (SF), AFC North (Cincy), or AFC West (KC) will add to that this year.
Philly v. KC.
Just kidding. I want the same one everyone else does. But it is going to be Philly v. KC.
Just kidding. I want the same one everyone else does. But it is going to be Philly v. KC.
Full disclosure I picked KC vs. SF before the playoffs began, but of course I'm rooting for Cincy to beat them again.
I don't particularly dislike KC or Philly the way most BBTL denizens do, but I also want the 80's throwback Cincy/SF matchup.
I think this is how I feel.
I’m a little biased because my boss at the moment is a “prominent” 49ers fan and I may get to attend the Super Bowl if they make it. So despite generally liking this Eagles team (especially Hurts — he’s so much fun to watch), I’m fine rooting for them.
Yet another on the Bengals bandwagon. Burrow is funny, he’s fun to watch outsmart defenses, and there’s no Patriots rivalry to sour me on him. He’s sort of like… oh no… the new Peyton… (ducks). But again, without the Patriots/Brady rivalry.
If Mac ever develops into a great QB, then hell yeah there will be a Mac/Burrow Pats/Bengals rivalry. They'll be able to point to their time in the SEC together.
BUT.....that's a huge IF on the part of Mac.
Watching Burrow yesterday it was apparent to me that Mac will never be his rival any more than Mark Sanchez was Brady's rival.
That's almost certainly correct. But IF Mac can be good enough where the Pats are routinely contending to make the AFCCG, then yeah, it could be a rivalry. And heck, the Pats almost beat the Bengals THIS year, even with crappy Mac and a horrific offensive line.
Bengals/49ers for me, because I think it's a better matchup for CIN, and that's all I care about at this point. I think CIN can score on anyone, and their D can slow down SF enough. I'm more concerned about PHI's offense vs. CIN.
Man, I want Burrow to get a ring.
P.S.: Yes, I'm assuming CIN takes out KC. If not then either NFC team should handle KC, I think.
Man, I want Burrow to get a ring.
P.S.: Yes, I'm assuming CIN takes out KC. If not then either NFC team should handle KC, I think.
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I wanted Bengals revenge game over 49ers last year so I hope we get it this year.
I picked Chiefs/9ers to start the playoffs. I thought Eagles were more injured and Mahomes being injured might kill this.
Eagles/Bengals have looked the best.
Chiefs/Eagles has the Andy Reid stuff.
Injuries are the only thing that can put a damper on any of these matchups.
I picked Chiefs/9ers to start the playoffs. I thought Eagles were more injured and Mahomes being injured might kill this.
Eagles/Bengals have looked the best.
Chiefs/Eagles has the Andy Reid stuff.
Injuries are the only thing that can put a damper on any of these matchups.
I really wonder how Mahomes will feel. Unless he needs to have his foot amputated, I'm pretty sure he'll give it a go. But sometimes adrenaline can allow you to play through a severe sprain, and then in the next few days the real pain begins.
I think he is in trouble. Hope he can play close to his normal level but I doubt it.
Bengals/Eagles seems more entertaining and it prevents another Niners trophy. As said up thread, it's all gravy now because I really wanted to see the Bills get their ass kicked.
This is easily the highest ceiling matchup (pending Mahomes health) but I very much want neither of these teams to win.
Romo said he wouldn't be able to walk all week. And would likely need crutches this week. That is an incredibly painful injury. Chiefs doctors will certainly empty their medicine cabinet and inject him with every pain killer in KC before the game but it has to impact everything he does on the field. And who knows, Mahomes at 70% at home may be good enough to beat the Bengals but this has to impact the game.
Love every word of this post.
Diggs going off on Allen was the icing on the cake; sort of ironic that this version of the Bills is severely impacted by bad weather and the city of Buffalo is the king of bad weather between wind, rain and snow, they are not built for that sort of weather.
If it's Eagles/Chefs, like the recent Broncos/Panthers and Bucs/Chefs Super Bowls, I'm out.
Bengals - 9ers would be the one where I’d be most happy to see either team win, so I guess that’s the answer by default. But there is something to be said for watching with a clear rooting interest, so Bengals Eagles might be the most fun. Chiefs Eagles wouldn’t bother me that much, but with mild distaste for each it’d be the game I’m least excited for.
I hate spending firsts on RB but feel like the Bills are one of the few teams where that makes sense. The threat of Allen running with a guy like Bijan Robinson would be immense. Singletary just doesn’t scare defenses, even with the Allen thread.
Not the right thread for this but what is Diggs’ goal? There are only 2 other QBs on the planet on a similar level as his QB. And neither team can afford him.
I know there's varying degrees of a high ankle sprain, but Mac missed about a month with it. Jimmy G missed multiple games as well. I doubt Mahomes practices this week, but assume he will give it a go on Sunday. The Chiefs getting 70% of Mahomes might be an absolute best case outcome.
This is my take as well.
I would also add that these are the best four teams we saw this season. Even if three of the four have hurt or an unproven rookie at QB.
Yeah, I apologize to all my friends here but I am rooting hard for the Niners. This has nothing to do with counting the trophies IMO.
While the Chiefs are in their 5th consecutive AFCCG, the Niners have made 3 of the last 4 NFCCG (in the 2020 season they lost like half their team to injuries early on).
For me it's Niners vs Bengals. Woild love the throwback to those 2 Montana Super Bowls and also would not mind the Bengals winning if that would be the case.
While the Chiefs are in their 5th consecutive AFCCG, the Niners have made 3 of the last 4 NFCCG (in the 2020 season they lost like half their team to injuries early on).
For me it's Niners vs Bengals. Woild love the throwback to those 2 Montana Super Bowls and also would not mind the Bengals winning if that would be the case.
Gronkowski had a high ankle spring in the 2012 SB vs the Giants, he sustained it in the AFCCG, and had two weeks in between and was nothing more than a decoy that whole game.
Granted a TE has to do a lot more running around than a QB does, but a QB also needs mobility in the pocket and to be able to push off on that back foot when he throws.
My rooting interests for the remaining games:
Bengals > 49ers > Eagles > Super Bowl cancelled > Chiefs
Bengals > 49ers > Eagles > Super Bowl cancelled > Chiefs
Bengals vs Eagles - my two favorite QBs and two teams and cities I have no weird issues with. I historically love the Niners, but I don’t want the Pats’ SB record threatened.
I went with “no preference”. I don’t really have opinions on any of the remaining teams. All of us plus 100 million more will watch no matter the teams.
Wings will be eaten, margaritas will be consumed.
Wings will be eaten, margaritas will be consumed.
Not sure why I have such a soft spot for the 49ers. Brady grew up a fan? Rooting for Jimmy G? Jerry Rice? Rooting for them against the Cowboys last century? It's a mostly blue region (sorry for the politics!)?
Anyway I'll be hoping for a Bengals > 49ers bowl
Anyway I'll be hoping for a Bengals > 49ers bowl
I want the field vs. Mahomes. I never want that guy sniffing 7 Super Bowl titles and the word GOAT.
He couldn't even hand the ball to the RB without limping badly a few times. Mahomes can still be a pretty effective passer if he has to stay in the pocket, but this will be difficult.
I want Philadelphia to win and I want to see a KC Philly SB. Reid vs his old team. But to me you can't go wrong with any matchup. They are all good. I would be fine with Bengals Eagles. I love watching the 49ers I just will be sad if the Eagles lose but it would still be a great matchup.
I like both NFC teams though vs the AFC teams. Bengals OL will be exploited by both 49ers and Eagles and those teams both will be able to handle the KC or CIN offenses. Meanwhile the Eagles and the 49ers will exploit CIN's lack of receivers. KC's defense vs the eagles is interesting but I don't think their secondary will hold up and the Philly OL will handle their blitzes. 49ers have too many weapons for KC. Anything can happen but I definitely like the NFC this year matchup wise.
I like both NFC teams though vs the AFC teams. Bengals OL will be exploited by both 49ers and Eagles and those teams both will be able to handle the KC or CIN offenses. Meanwhile the Eagles and the 49ers will exploit CIN's lack of receivers. KC's defense vs the eagles is interesting but I don't think their secondary will hold up and the Philly OL will handle their blitzes. 49ers have too many weapons for KC. Anything can happen but I definitely like the NFC this year matchup wise.
I think that Trevor Lawrence and Burrow will have that. Lawrence is the heralded guy, shit first season and started coming into his own in season 2. Burrow, while he obviously had a lot of success at the collegiate level, it didn't come without pain. If the transfer window existed in a way that it does today back then, Brady would have transferred out the instant piece of shit Drew Henson came onto the scene.
So true about Gronk. I was so depressed after Gronk got hurt, as that was his first unstoppable season and he was already a local hero. I remember Bedard saying that “Drago [his nickname for Gronk then] is made of iron. He’ll be fine”…but as you say he wasn’t. He did come back into the CG and was pretty good, but that was adrenaline. Damn Bernard Pollard.
1 - Mahomes represents an assault to the GOAT. And, while recency bias can turn a lot of you into fuckfaces, in 10 years - and then forever going forward - he'll be remembered as a Patriot.
Fuck Mahomes, his shit stain brother, and his obnoxious bargain basement football wife.
2 - despite the 49ers beating us in the SB a few years ago, it's hard for me to root against them.
...oh wait, we never lost to them in the SB? We lost to the Eagles?
What the fuck is wrong with some of you people?
Fuck Mahomes, his shit stain brother, and his obnoxious bargain basement football wife.
2 - despite the 49ers beating us in the SB a few years ago, it's hard for me to root against them.
...oh wait, we never lost to them in the SB? We lost to the Eagles?
What the fuck is wrong with some of you people?
Well, and since we don't want SF getting Lombardi #6 and joining us at that level, the only option left is Cincinnati, right?
I don't worry about the 49ers getting #6 because their fans aren't as obnoxious as Cowboys and Steelers fans and they don't have 10% of the national coverage devoted to those teams (especially Dallas). Just gimme San Fran/Cincy, don't really care who wins as long as the Eagles and Chiefs aren't there.
I dunno why, but the 6 rings thing doesn’t mean much to me. The Patriot legacy is having 2 legitimate 3 ring dynasties and competing the entire time in between. If some other team gets their 6th or 7th 40 or 50 years after the first one, it’s different.
And on the complete flipside, that they were a joke for such a long time, that they lost 07, that Brady went elsewhere and immediately won - those things all pretty much hurt the best franchise ever argument anyways. If the 9ers get 6 with their third string QB and an insanely fun to watch collection of skill guys, so be it imo. Not knocking anyone who feels differently, just the way I look at it.
And on the complete flipside, that they were a joke for such a long time, that they lost 07, that Brady went elsewhere and immediately won - those things all pretty much hurt the best franchise ever argument anyways. If the 9ers get 6 with their third string QB and an insanely fun to watch collection of skill guys, so be it imo. Not knocking anyone who feels differently, just the way I look at it.