I know it’s early, but it’s always fun to talk about the Super Bowl. According to CBS Sports Staff’s latest Super Bowl odds the Philadelphia Eagles have a 15-2 to take home the Lombardi Trophy.
Buffalo was heavily favored to win it all last season. Sports analysts believed Buffalo was the best team in the NFL and would get over the hump. Buffalo’s Super Bowl hopes were terminated by the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Kansas City Chiefs were fortunate enough to win their second Super Bowl in four seasons. Kansas City won 38-35 and celebrated in Phoenix.
Winning the Superbowl is a special moment for an NFL franchise. Players cry, celebrate with family and friends, hoist the Lombardi Trophy and give speeches. Teams are rewarded after a long season of hard work.
The 2023-24 Super Bowl will take place on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kansas City has a 6-1 chance to win, San Fransico has a 9-1 chance, Buffalo has a 9-1 chance and Cincinnati has a 10-1 chance according to Super Bowl bettors. Other teams are listed here.
Winning Isn’t Easy
Winning a Super Bowl isn’t easy because of the high stakes tied to the game. Teams must fight to win the game and must navigate the ups and downs of the game. Teams also must play well during the playoffs to give themselves a chance to go to the big game.
The Philadelphia Eagles played well, but fell short in Phoenix. Philadelphia was up 24-14 at halftime against an injured quarterback in Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City made plays in the second half and won the game.
The Cincinnati Bengals had an opportunity to win against the Los Angeles Rams. Odell Beckham Jr tore his ACL and the Rams struggled to move the ball. Cincinnati didn’t capitalize on Beckham Jr’s injury. When the game was on the line the Rams executed and Cooper Kupp scored the game-winning touchdown.
These examples show how challenging it is to win a Super Bowl. Cincinnati and Philadelphia had strong rosters on both sides of the ball. Despite the talent, both teams went home disappointed.
Don’t Pick A Super Bowl Winner During the Offseason
Sports analysts and personalities love picking the next Super Bowl winner during the offseason. While it’s beneficial for ratings and betting the Super Bowl winner shouldn’t be picked early. The NFL is an even playing field and every team has a chance to win. No one thought Cincinnati would make the Super Bowl in 2021. I believe it’s better to wait until the playoffs to pick a Super Bowl winner.
Let’s get the season rolling and see who takes home the 2023-24 Lombardi Trophy.