65 toss power trap Will Super Bowl LIV actually be the State Farm Bowl I? If KC and the Packers win, it will be Rodgers vs Mahomes. It would be a great matchup even if the commercials are lame. Imagine how bad the will be if their stars face off against each other in the greatest TV spectacle of the year.
Kansas City -7.0 vs Tennessee – Super Bowl IV, with Len Dawson, Otis Taylor, Buck Buchanon, Jan Stenerud and the legendary Hank Stram, that was the last time Kansas City made it to the Super Bowl. KC dominated in the trenches on their way to 23-7 win over the Vikings. The next year, the NFL agreed to merge wit the old AFL.
Tennessee is seeking their first Super Bowl appearance since coming up a yard short of potentially tying the Rams in 1999, one year after dropping the classic Oiler moniker for the Titans. The Titans already became the first No. 6 seed to win a playoff game since 2010 this postseason and are hoping to become the third bottom-seed to reach the Super Bowl since the current format came into play, joining the ’06 Steelers and ’10 Packers.
Kansas City -7.0 vs Tennessee – Super Bowl IV, with Len Dawson, Otis Taylor, Buck Buchanon, Jan Stenerud and the legendary Hank Stram, that was the last time Kansas City made it to the Super Bowl. KC dominated in the trenches on their way to 23-7 win over the Vikings. The next year, the NFL agreed to merge wit the old AFL.
Tennessee is seeking their first Super Bowl appearance since coming up a yard short of potentially tying the Rams in 1999, one year after dropping the classic Oiler moniker for the Titans. The Titans already became the first No. 6 seed to win a playoff game since 2010 this postseason and are hoping to become the third bottom-seed to reach the Super Bowl since the current format came into play, joining the ’06 Steelers and ’10 Packers.
Henry has been fantastic in the playoffs Derrick Henry has to be the playoff MVP right now after rushing for 182 yards against the Pats followed by 195 versus Baltimore. All he's done is become the first player with 175-plus rushing yards in consecutive playoff games. Henry has become more important for the Titans since the playoffs began, as the team utilizes more two-tight ends sets. The game plan will likely feature even more Henry as the Chiefs rush defense is porous. They are allowed an average of 128 rushing yards per game in regular-season play, placing them down at 26th in the NFL.
And while Henry was blasting away, the Titan defense was stoning their opponents offenses. Holding the high octane Pats and league leading scoring Ravens to 13 and 12 points each is no small feat.
Tennessee has the Reid's and the Chiefs number too. Kansas City head coach Andy Reid is 1-8 all-time against Tennessee. The Titans have beaten his Chiefs in three consecutive meetings (’14, ’16, ’19), doing so under three separate head coaches and prevailing as an underdog each time.
And while Henry was blasting away, the Titan defense was stoning their opponents offenses. Holding the high octane Pats and league leading scoring Ravens to 13 and 12 points each is no small feat.
Tennessee has the Reid's and the Chiefs number too. Kansas City head coach Andy Reid is 1-8 all-time against Tennessee. The Titans have beaten his Chiefs in three consecutive meetings (’14, ’16, ’19), doing so under three separate head coaches and prevailing as an underdog each time.
Mahomes was brilliant in the Chiefs comeback last week But I'm going with the Chiefs here based on one stat, 51-7. That is what the Chiefs scored on Houston after falling behind 24-0. Berj says to go with the hot team. They don't get much hotter than that.
What's even more amazing is how quickly Mahomes turned the game around. The longest scoring drive took just 3:55. Four of the Chiefs' touchdown drives took 92 seconds or less. Henry is a tough matchup, but running the ball and controlling the clock isn't going to work against the Chiefs' quick-strike offense.
Sammy Watkins should have a great day as the slot receiver. No player allowed more receptions, yards and touchdowns from the slot during the regular season than Titans CB Logan Ryan.
This time the Chiefs won't get behind, but rather get up quickly, negating the use of Henry. The Titans will need to rely on Tannehill but struggle there too. Tennessee had the worst sack rate in the NFL. Any chance of a comeback by the Titans will be shut down by Chiefs pass rushers Frank Clark and Chris Jones.
What's even more amazing is how quickly Mahomes turned the game around. The longest scoring drive took just 3:55. Four of the Chiefs' touchdown drives took 92 seconds or less. Henry is a tough matchup, but running the ball and controlling the clock isn't going to work against the Chiefs' quick-strike offense.
Sammy Watkins should have a great day as the slot receiver. No player allowed more receptions, yards and touchdowns from the slot during the regular season than Titans CB Logan Ryan.
This time the Chiefs won't get behind, but rather get up quickly, negating the use of Henry. The Titans will need to rely on Tannehill but struggle there too. Tennessee had the worst sack rate in the NFL. Any chance of a comeback by the Titans will be shut down by Chiefs pass rushers Frank Clark and Chris Jones.
Aaron Jones leads the league with 21 TDs San Francisco -7.5 vs Green Bay - Green Bay’s 13-3 record is a fraud. The Packers were outgained on the season and has been extremely lucky close games this season. Including last week's 28-23 divisional-round win at home against the Seahawks, the Packers are 9-1 in one-score games, outscoring opponents by a net of only 63 points in its 14 wins and three losses.
The ultimate wily competitor Aaron Rodgers is the main reason for the fortunate season. He makes his own luck. But Aaron Jones has a lot to do with it too. Not only did Jones eclipse the magical 1,000-yard rushing mark during the regular season, he also has scored more touchdowns (21) than any other skill position player in the NFL if you include his two trips to the end zone last week against Seattle.
The ultimate wily competitor Aaron Rodgers is the main reason for the fortunate season. He makes his own luck. But Aaron Jones has a lot to do with it too. Not only did Jones eclipse the magical 1,000-yard rushing mark during the regular season, he also has scored more touchdowns (21) than any other skill position player in the NFL if you include his two trips to the end zone last week against Seattle.
But Nick Bosa and the Niner DL will be dominant again But he will meet his match against the vaunted Niner defense. Minnesota’s Dalvin Cook came into last week’s game on a roll too and was limited to just 18 yards on nine carries.
And remember when it looked like Kirk Cousins finally got the “can’t win the big game” monkey off his back. Consistent pressure from the Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead put an end to his playoff hopes. The Niners' defensive front made life miserable for Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was sacked six times and hit several more times in the losing effort.
It was eerily reminiscent of the 49ers' 37-8 blowout win over the Packers in week 12 . San Francisco dominated in the trenches, routinely overpowering one of the NFL's better offensive lines to rack up five sacks and 10 QB hits. The relentless pressure played a pivotal role in the Packers converting on just one of 15 third-down attempts, as Aaron Rodgers finished with a season-low 104 passing yards.
The Niners will win this game, the only betting worry is Rodgers getting one of infamous late game TDs and a back door cover. State Farm Bowl I will have to wait for another year, unless Garoppolo is on their payroll too.
And remember when it looked like Kirk Cousins finally got the “can’t win the big game” monkey off his back. Consistent pressure from the Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead put an end to his playoff hopes. The Niners' defensive front made life miserable for Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was sacked six times and hit several more times in the losing effort.
It was eerily reminiscent of the 49ers' 37-8 blowout win over the Packers in week 12 . San Francisco dominated in the trenches, routinely overpowering one of the NFL's better offensive lines to rack up five sacks and 10 QB hits. The relentless pressure played a pivotal role in the Packers converting on just one of 15 third-down attempts, as Aaron Rodgers finished with a season-low 104 passing yards.
The Niners will win this game, the only betting worry is Rodgers getting one of infamous late game TDs and a back door cover. State Farm Bowl I will have to wait for another year, unless Garoppolo is on their payroll too.
