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Super Sunday is only days away now, and I can’t wait for what should be a heck of a game.
Scott LoftisMy wife, Lisa, and I will be hosting our annual Super Bowl gathering. It’s always a fun time with friends, even though I promise to be good and stay away from the desserts this year.
The game itself is one of the most intriguing matchups in recent years, with plenty of storylines: There’s Chiefs coach Andy Reid against his old team, brothers Jason and Travis Kelce on opposite sidelines and the first Super Bowl ever with two black starting quarterbacks.
The Chiefs appear to have more offensive firepower, but folks who really know football know that games are won and lost by the big guys up front. The Eagles have an edge at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
Of course, it’s the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl appearance with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. They’ve won one of those games and lost another. In the game that the Chiefs lost, it’s because they were absolutely dominated up front.
But the Chiefs’ offensive line, especially, is much better now. The Eagles will give them some trouble, but not enough to overcome Mahomes and his slew of receivers. Kelce is Mahomes’ security blanket, especially close to the goal line, and he could have a huge game.
On the flip side, Philadelphia looks capable of moving the football. Jalen Hurts gives the Eagles a dual threat at quarterback and that element could cause some difficulty for the Kansas City defense. And Philadelphia’s biggest strength is its offensive line, which is probably the best in football. The Eagles might try to line up and run the ball down the Chiefs’ throat, and it could happen. That, and Mahomes’ performance against pressure from the Philadelphia defense, seem to be the biggest factors to consider heading into the game.
But, of course, those aren’t the only things that could have an impact on the game. It sounds like a cliche, but it’s absolutely true: Whichever team can avoid penalties and turnovers will have a big advantage.
My pick is Kansas City 38, Philadelphia 28 in a game that won’t be decided until the closing minutes.
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Scott Loftis is editor and publisher of the Carroll County News. His email address is SLoftis@Carroll-CoNews.com
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