As I watched Harrison Butker line up and kick the game-winning field goal that sent the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII, there was one prevailing thought in my head:
Ultimately, the Chiefs were able to overcome Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain and a rash of injuries at wide receiver to advance to their third Super Bowl in four seasons.
Eagles-Chiefs it is. Andy Reid vs. the franchise he couldn’t get to the promised land with. The established Patrick Mahomes against the electric Jalen Hurts. Travis Kelce vs. Jason Kelce in a brother bowl! While this may not have been the'Super Bowl matchup possible, it’s a darn good one filled with plenty of interesting storylines.
And now, we begin the 13 days of analyzing every aspect of this matchup. While having an initial impression is good, remember that your opinion of the game We are sure to get more information between now and kickoff, so be mindful and flexible as you finalize your betting card.
For now, here’s my initial impression of the Super Bowl LVII matchup.
Super Bowl LVII: Early Best Bets
After initially opening the game as a PK or Chiefs -1, the line has rapidly flipped in Philadelphia’s favor, as knee-jerk reactions have moved the Eagles into the favored role.
Paths to the Super Bowl
We’ve got a battle between the No. 1 seeds in both the AFC and the NFC. The Eagles were far and beyond the best team in the NFC and proved it during the playoffs. They destroyed the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers by a 69-14 combined margin.
But Philadelphia’s 31-7 win over San Fran in the NFC Championship Game wasn’t impressive. The Eagles only out-gained the Niners 269-164. Philly averaged just 3.8 yards per play, while San Francisco averaged 3.6 yards per play.