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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And thanks SRM. I know you don't like the eagles, but this is a special team.
Grats, Randall. I think I've known you were an Eagles' fan, but I tend to forget the teams' fans unless they remind the board occasionally--subtly or otherwise. Certainly not criticizing you for not reminding us regularly ...
Glad to see them not only win but dominate.
Congrats Bidz, Randall and any other Philly fans! One of the best played Super Bowls ever.
Great game...
first thought i had when looking at the box score was "damn Mahomes crushed garbage time and now someone is gonna quote his SB stats in 15 years when talking he was better than Brady in superbowls, good job by him"
I'm just surprised that Jake Elliot made all of his kicks. I also apologize for any Hurts interviews. I like a dry sense of humor, but he's kind of a robot.
$46 DK bonus bet from King of Endzone for Xavier Worthy. I imagine Devonta Smith would’ve been maybe $65-70.
I’ve crushed this promo these playoffs. #humblebrag
Initially i said $40. My friend said it’s gonna be $20. I said okay $24-25 maybe. So I’m pleasantly surprised.
FD Kick of Destiny is a flat $10 bonus bet lol.
BTW, where did Jalyx Hunt come from? I know the story, but he had a great game.
Unfortunately I think Milton Williams is gone.
first thought i had when looking at the box score was "damn Mahomes crushed garbage time and now someone is gonna quote his SB stats in 15 years when talking he was better than Brady in superbowls, good job by him"
Drunk in the bar Conference Sunday night was ranting about the line to nobody in particular, “Eagles are going to walk right through them…*pause*…38-20…I’ll bet a thousand on it!”
Did I get any money down on Eagles-14.5 +700 or Eagles win by 13-18 +1000? Of course not, though I did win 2K in two hours in the 2-5 game. Probably quit too early for logistics reasons.
I understand the criticisms of the Lays commercial and it’s ilk, but whoever produces them and certain movie trailers has it down to a science (I’m a 59yo WM). And the kid was really good in it.
Grats Birds fans. Iowa alums were having fun on X with old CDJ predraft tweets yesterday after the pick six.
first thought i had when looking at the box score was "damn Mahomes crushed garbage time and now someone is gonna quote his SB stats in 15 years when talking he was better than Brady in superbowls, good job by him"
Yeah and it was pathetic. There was some anchor on NBC this morning recapping the highlights who said "Xavier Worthy keeps the Chiefs' hopes alive with a late touchdown." Not a lot of ball watchers out there let alone ball knowers.
Just watched highlights of the game and ya know what Suzzer.......that OPI call against AJB was definitely OPI.
This admission does not mean I didn't thoroughly enjoy watching the highlights.
I was hoping for a LVII game, but with the Eagles winning this time. This wasn't a good game. I'm sure the Chefs will be back again. Hopefully the Eagles can keep this core for a few years.
The Eagles are going to be a handful to deal with for the foreseeable future. I wonder how the Bills or Ravens would have fared in this Super Bowl.
Definitely wish we'd have lost to the Bills in the AFCCG.
The Eagles are going to be a handful to deal with for the foreseeable future. I wonder how the Bills or Ravens would have fared in this Super Bowl.
Definitely wish we'd have lost to the Bills in the AFCCG.
I did not want to see the Bills, but I think the eagles have a better record against them.
Just watched highlights of the game and ya know what Suzzer.......that OPI call against AJB was definitely OPI.
This admission does not mean I didn't thoroughly enjoy watching the highlights.
it really wasn't
i'm a big fan of Robert Mays and he called it a joke of a call on his SB wrap-up pod
how we rose, man
a blue print to sustainable nfl success
With the benefit of 24 hours to mull, I’ve come up with some positives from the game:
- 1. No ACL tears
- 2. Mahomes finally connected with Worthy on a deep ball. Maybe that will build confidence for next year.
- 3. No one will get shot at the parade this year.
That’s all I got.
With the benefit of 24 hours to mull, I’ve come up with some positives from the game:
- 1. No ACL tears
- 2. Mahomes finally connected with Worthy on a deep ball. Maybe that will build confidence for next year.
- 3. No one will get shot at the parade this year.
That’s all I got.
Brandon Graham was held on that play.
