2024 NFL Game Thread – Super Bowl LIX
Kansas City Chiefs (-1.5) @ Philadelphia Eagles
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Kansas City Chiefs
We've all heard the talk about how the Chiefs are pre-ordained to win the Super Bowl this year. And that the NFL rigs the games to make sure the Chiefs win.
Well, I'm here to tell you that is all complete hogwash!!!
The Kansas City Chiefs are just that good and have never needed any special favors from the Refs or Rog.
Let's examine the record:
The Chiefs have played in 11 playoff games since 2021. Guess how many times the Chiefs have had more penalties called against them then their opponents?? Only once out of 11 games.
Ok that's probably not the best stat to prove there is no truth to the rumours that the NFL wants the Chiefs to win. Let's dive deeper.
How did the Chiefs do in the regular season??
Out of 68 regular season games since 2021:
27 games the Chiefs had less penalty yardage (39.7%)
38 games the Chiefs had more penalty yardage (55.9%)
Well, that should prove it right there according to Chief fans!!!!
Let's look at the playoffs!!!!
10 games the Chiefs had less penalty yardage (90.9%)
1 game the Chiefs had more penalty yardage (9.1%)
The Chiefs have gone 10-1 in those 11 playoff games with two Super Bowl wins and potentially a third on the way.
In total, the Chiefs have 36 penalties in those 11 games...their opponents have 66.
If you don't believe me here's ESPN:
But, maybe they were just meaningless “penalties” by the opposing team. Let's take a closer look:
3 total Defensive Pass Interference or Defensive Holding called on the Chiefs.
11 total Defensive Pass Interference or Defensive Holding called on their opponents.
1 total Roughing the Passer (15 yards) called on the Chiefs.
7 total Roughing the Passer (15 yards) called on their opponents.
1 total Unnecessary Roughness (15 yards) called on the Chiefs.
4 total Unnecessary Roughness (15 yards) called on their opponents.
0 total Unsportsmanlike (15 yards) called on the Chiefs.
1 total Unsportsmanlike (15 yards) called on their opponents.
The Chiefs have 18.84 Expected Points Added as a result of penalties in those 11 games and 8 of those 11 games were decided by 1 score or less.
Ok sure, that looks even worse, but look at how other teams fared in this time period!
Teams with at least 5 playoff games during this span and the net games where penalty yardage was in their favor:
Chiefs: 10-1 in their favor, net +9
Ravens: 3-2 in their favor, net +1
Rams: 4-3 in their favor, net +1
Eagles: 3-4 against them, net -1
49ers: 4-5 against them, net -1
Bills: 3-5 against them, net -2
Bucs: 2-4 against them, net -2
Bengals: 1-6 against them, net -5
The only real conclusion you can make from this is that the Chiefs are the most well-coached team that has ever played in the NFL.
Nothing to see here as usual.
Philadephia Eagles
The Iggles have the best running back in the league!
A QB that has probably been concussed about 5 times despite what the official narrative is.
THE TUSH PUSH!!!
Unfortunately for the Iggles though, nobody likes them..
But will that affect the outcome of the game???? No Way!!! Rog has your back Iggles fans!!
Best of luck Iggles fans. We all know you are going to win!!!
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How things could have been...
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tudors on max lookin MIGHTY good rn
edit actually prime
My 250/1 31-19 score still alive!
A 45 minute half time show may be my least favorite thing about the Superb Owl
Watching a blowout Superbowl is one of the lamest things in sports. Big hype and anticipation only to have a massive let down.
For betting I bet small on the Chiefs only because I'm a Mahomes fan and I wanted to see the three-peat. Earlier today I made some PHI +14.5 pts bets because I knew the Eagles had enough offense not to get blown out. Chiefs haven't been running teams over and winning close games all year.
That being said, ya this game sucks and is such a lame way to end the football season.
I am sick of the chiefs, this game rules.
I am enjoying every min of it, keep it going. I am a hater, I luv this
This halftime show has suck written all over it
people in KC and phi terrified and angry at this halftime show
why isn't the halftime show Shakira every year? I remember those hips weren't lying.
This game is definitely an indictment on the current roster construction.
Having Rashee would help, but the entire offense is failing Mahomes. They need O line, RB, TE (RIP Kelce) and WR.
indeed. Veach has work to do in order to get this offense right
plus LAC and DEN ascending. could be tough sledding going forward in GEHA
Is there a person on top of the light pole? Too soon imo.
Last night's UFC event was way cooler than this game. And last night's UFC wasn't even good.
Kendrick Lamar is wholeass garbage
Would rather have Kanye reading out his recent tweets
wtf was that Sam Jackson?
