In a thrilling and historic overtime showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious in Super Bowl LVIII, securing their third championship in the past five seasons.
Remarkably, the Chiefs became the first team since the 2003-2004 New England Patriots to win back-to-back Super Bowls.
It wasn’t looking great for Patrick Mahomes and company for large stretches of the game. But when push came to shove, Mahomes did what he’s always done – find a way to win.
Walk-off in the Super Bowl.
This is now the most legendary play call in Kansas City Chiefs history. pic.twitter.com/8TfRmKgvCq
— Paul🏆Super Bowl Pacheco🏆 (@PaulHBK) February 13, 2024
For the San Francisco 49ers, it’s a brutally tough pill to swallow … There’s no downplaying it. There’s no sugarcoating it … They failed.
Kyle Shanahan’s loaded squad was the best team in football for the vast majority of the season. Fueled by past failures, this looked to be the year the Niners finally broke through and won the big one.
But they failed.
49ers fan breaks his own TV after Chiefs win superbowl pic.twitter.com/zX1wYYh1DF
— TRACKER DEEP (@tracker_deep) February 12, 2024
San Francisco now faces a very long offseason filled with “what ifs?”
What if that punt didn’t hit Darrell Luter’s foot???
What if Ray-Ray McCloud just fell on the loose ball instead of trying to pick it up and run???
What if Jake Moody didn’t have that extra point blocked???
What if Shanahan deferred in overtime???
49ers fan breaks his own TV after Chiefs win Super Bowl 😳
pic.twitter.com/eseNbWECRk— BAY AREA STATE OF MIND (@YayAreaNews) February 12, 2024
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve … None of it matters now. It’s all over and its back to ground zero for the Niners (and the rest of the league for that matter).
Speaking of which, it’s never too early to take a glance at the odds for NEXT year’s Super Bowl which will be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.
Las Vegas leaves enormous shoes to fill following a flawless Super Bowl week – but as they’ve proven many times, New Orleans knows how to hold their own.
Here are the current odds to win Super Bowl LIX (courtesy of Draft Kings Sportsbook)…
Who are you betting on to win it all next year? 🤔
(Odds via @DKSportsbook) pic.twitter.com/iwsPbP8f1H
— NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) February 13, 2024
San Francisco 49ers +550
Kansas City Chiefs +650
Baltimore Ravens +900
Buffalo Bills +950
Detroit Lions +1200
Cincinnati Bengals +1200
Miami Dolphins +1700
Philadelphia Eagles +2000
Green Bay Packers +2000
Dallas Cowboys +2000
Houston Texans +2200
New York Jets +2500
Los Angeles Chargers +2500
Jacksonville Jaguars +3000
Chicago Bears +3000
Atlanta Falcons +3000
Los Angeles Rams +3500
Cleveland Browns +3500
Indianapolis Colts +4500
Minnesota Vikings +5500
Seattle Seahawks +6000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +6500
Pittsburgh Steelers +7500
Arizona Cardinals +8000
New Orleans Saints +8000
Washington Commanders +10000
New York Giants +10000
New England Patriots +10000
Las Vegas Raiders +10000
Denver Broncos +10000
Tennessee Titans +15000
Carolina Panthers +25000
As you can see, despite the crushing loss on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorites to win Super Bowl LIX.
The Chiefs have already made it clear that they’re ultra-focused and ultra-hungry to three-peat as Super Bowl champions. As a matter of fact, they seem to be talking more about winning next year’s Super Bowl than the one they just won.
Unfortunately for Kansas City, they’ll have to deal with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals next year … You wonder how things might’ve been different this season if Burrow didn’t get hurt.
How about the Baltimore Ravens next year? … Will Lamar Jackson EVER get over the hump and actually win a big playoff game???
How about the Buffalo Bills? … Similar to the Ravens, their postseason’s have been filled with disappointment after disappointment.
How will the Detroit Lions respond? … Dan Campbell might’ve single-handily cost them a Super Bowl berth this season. Will they be able to continue their momentum next year now that they’ll have a big old bullseye on their backs???
How about the Dallas Cowboys? … It’s been the same old song and dance with them for years now. Mike McCarthy will be entering a Super Bowl or bust season. If the Boys fall short again, Jerry Jones will surely revisit the idea of bringing Bill Belichick to Big D.
Cowboys passed on Bill Belichick to run it back with Mike McCarthy pic.twitter.com/7EbRLzBH9C
— Joe (@GiantsSBchamps) January 18, 2024
What are your thoughts on the Super Bowl LIX odds?
Who SHOULD be favored?
Who is your (very) early pick to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next year???