Did you know that Travis and Jason Kelce are brothers? Did you know that Andy Reid likes cheeseburgers? What about whether or not Nick Sirianni considers the Super Bowl to be a “must-win game?” Have you heard about the great product that an NFL player is selling during his 150th radio interview promoting it? Are you going to try it?
The two-week gap between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl can seem like an interminable slog. There’s only so much hype one person can take before just wanting to get the game over with, and I reached that point roughly 10 days ago. Thankfully, the wait’s almost over, and what should be an exciting Super Bowl is almost here.
Hopefully, you’ve used the time well. Perhaps you’ve spent it figuring out ways to profit from the game. I have, and these are my favorite plays for the game. All odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.
Featured Game | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Game
When I was growing up, the Super Bowl kind of sucked. Nearly every game was a blowout. From Super Bowl 24 (1990) to Super Bowl 37 (2003), only four of the 14 games finished as one-score contests and provided drama. The average margin of victory for the winners was 17.4 points per game. Things have changed pretty dramatically since then. While we still get the occasional dud, the 19 Super Bowls since have included 11 one-score games and an average margin of 9.3 points.
I expect this year’s game to be another close affair, as the Eagles and Chiefs are evenly matched. When breaking it down, I see the Eagles as the more talented team overall and the Chiefs as the team with the significant advantage at quarterback, which makes sense. When you have a QB who could prove to be an all-timer in Patrick Mahomes, you have to pay him accordingly, which impacts your ability to build a complete roster. But it’s a sacrifice you happily make for, you know, having Pat Freaking Mahomes. On the other hand, the Eagles have Jalen Hurts on a rookie deal, allowing them to fill out the roster…
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