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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give us ashley simpson
So he's just straight up stealing Biggie rhymes? Cool
Only way this is saved is if Drake shows up
how do you not play Not Like Us?
Huge Kendrick fan but that was a pretty weak halftime show
Mercifully short
LOL BRAD
Mr. Burns gif would qualify here.
I hope it keeps up and eagles tack on another 24-0 drubbing this half too.
Best defense vs. mediocre offense this is what happens .
You gotta watch the belly button Brad. Fundamentals man
Nike goes max woke. Real life? I'm betting everything on the guys 😀
All the momentum now drained. Take that Eagles!
Tubi wins the weirdness award
I'm looking for the silver lining. Not seeing it in the game, halftime show, or commercials.
My theory is that the horrific graphics have reversed the polarity of the Super Bowl mega galaxy.
Not my experience over the years. Lamar (i couldn't name a song) doesn't fit the average fan, usually the music is aimed at the late 30s-40s. Go look at the last decade.
