[adrotate group=”1″] [wpcdt-countdown id=”15138″] Super Bowl LVIII (58) will be played on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two teams that will compete for the title are the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, who met in Super Bowl LIV in 2020, with the Chiefs winning 31-20. The halftime show will feature Usher, a Grammy-winning R&B singer and dancer2. You can watch the game on CBS or Nickelodeon, or stream it on Paramount+1. The biggest game of the year is almost here. On Sunday, February 11, 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the second time these two teams will meet in the Super Bowl, after the Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Will the Chiefs repeat their victory, or will the 49ers get their revenge? Here are some key factors to consider before the game. THE QUARTER BACKS Super Bowl 58 will feature a showdown between two of the best quarterbacks in the league: Patrick Mahomes of the CHIEFS and Brock Purdy of the 49’ERS. Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, has been sensational this season, leading the league in passing yards (5,472), touchdowns (48), and passer rating (117.9). He has also shown his ability to make clutch plays with his arm and his legs, especially in the playoffs, where he led the Chiefs to comeback wins over the TEXANS and the RAVENS. Mahomes is looking to become the first quarterback to win back-to-back Super Bowls since Tom Brady in 2004 and 2005. Purdy, on the other hand, is a newcomer to the Super Bowl stage, but he has proven himself to be a worthy contender. The second-year pro, who was drafted by the 49’ERS in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has had a breakout season, throwing for 4,316 yards, 35 touchdowns, and only nine interceptions. He has also displayed his mobility and toughness, rushing for 421 yards and seven touchdowns, and overcoming a shoulder injury that sidelined him for two games in the regular season. Purdy has been impressive in the postseason, leading the 49ers to dominant wins over the Lions and the Rams, and outplaying veteran quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers. Both Mahomes and Purdy have plenty of weapons at their disposal, such as CHIEFS Receiver Rashee Rice. TE: Travis Kelce. RB: Isiah Pacheco 49’ers have WR Deebo Samuel, TE George Kittle. and RB Christian McCaffrey. The Super Bowl 58 could very well come down to which quarterback can make the most plays and avoid the most mistakes. THE DEFENSE While the Super Bowl 58 is expected to be a high-scoring affair, the defenses of both teams should not be overlooked. The CHIEFS and the 49’ERS have two of the most balanced and talented defenses in the league, ranking in the top 10 in both points allowed and yards allowed per game. Both teams also have some of the best pass rushers and playmakers in the league, The CHIEFS have DT: Chris Jones, LB: Frank Clark. For the 49’ERS , DL: Nick Bosa, and LB: Fred Warner. The CHIEFS defense has improved significantly since last year, when they ranked 17th in points allowed and 20th in yards allowed per game. Under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the CHIEFS have become more aggressive and opportunistic, forcing 28 turnovers (tied for third in the league) and scoring four defensive touchdowns (tied for second in the league). The CHIEFS defense has also stepped up in the playoffs, holding the TEXANS and the RAVENS to 20 and 17 points, respectively, and generating six turnovers and seven sacks. The 49’ERS defense has been dominant all season long, ranking second in points allowed (17.1 per game) and fourth in yards allowed (304.9 per game). The 49’ERS‘ defense is led by their fearsome front four, which features Bosa, Arik Armstead, DeForest Buckner, and Dee Ford. The 49’ERS defense has recorded 54 sacks (second in the league) and 27 turnovers (tied for fifth in the league). The 49’ERS defense has also been dominant in the playoffs, holding the LIONS and the RAMS to 13 and 10 points, respectively, and generating five turnovers and nine sacks. Both defenses will have their hands full trying to stop the explosive offenses of their opponents. The key for both defenses will be to pressure the quarterbacks, disrupt the timing of the passing game, and force turnovers. THE COACHES Super Bowl 58 will also feature a rematch between two of the best coaches in the league: Andy Reid of the CHIEFS and Kyle Shanahan of the 49’ERS. Reid, who won his first Super Bowl last year, is one of the most respected and successful coaches in NFL history, with a career record of 238-140-1. He is known for his offensive genius, his innovative play-calling, and his ability to develop quarterbacks. Reid has also shown his adaptability and resilience, overcoming several challenges and controversies throughout his career. Shanahan, who lost his first Super Bowl as a head coach last year, is one of the most promising and creative coaches in the league, with a career record of 36-28. He is known for his offensive brilliance, his scheme versatility, and his knack for finding and maximizing talent. Shanahan has also shown his determination and leadership, turning the 49ers from a 4-12 team in 2018 to a 12-5 team in 2023. Both Reid and Shanahan have assembled strong coaching staffs, with coordinators. CHIEFS STAFF: HC :Andy Reid. 11 years as CHIEFS HC. Asst. Coach/Special Teams: Dave Toub. OC: Matt Nagy, DC: Steve Spagunolo. Pass Coordinator: Joe Bleymaier. Statistical Analysis Coordinator: Mike Frazier. QB Coach, David Girardi 49’ERS STAFF: HC: Kyle Shanahan. QB: Coach is Brian Griese who left his job on MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL to become teams QB coach. (He and his father Bob Griese are the… Continue reading SUPER BOWL LVIII (58) A REMATCH FOR THE AGES
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RAVENS: QB Lamar Jackson rushes for 94 yds. RB Gus Edwards added 101 yds rushing, and RB J.K. Dobbins added 71 rushing yds in Tuesdsy’s victory over the Cowboys. FOOTBALL TEAM ENDS STEELERS UNDEFEATED SEASON 23-17.BILLS get 1st MNF WIN since 1999 BENGALS Safety SHAWN WILLIAMS and TITANS TEAIR TART, suspended 1 game. For violations of UNNESSARY ROUGHNESS, and UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT. Each one INTENTIONALLY STEPPED on an opposing player WILLIAMS stepped on the leg of DOLPHIN G SOLOMON KINDLEY as players were untangling themselves from a pile at the end of a play just before halftime. TART stepped on the leg of BROWNS G WYATT TELLER after he had knocked Tart into the backfield and away from a second-quarter play. Each one will most likely file an appeal. PACKERS: QB Aaron Rodgers 1st player in NFL history to throw 35 TDs in 5 different seasons. Rodgers is in 7th place behind Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, and Phillip Rivers in CAREER TD passes PATRIOTS: QB Cam Newton becomes FIRST QB in NFL history to have 4 games in a season with more than 1 RUSHING TD VETERAN KICKER RETIRES: 35 Year old Stephen Hauschka is retiring after 13 seasons. Began career with RAVENS (2008-2009). Then moved to Broncos for 2010 season. Hauschka is most know for his six season with the Seahawks. He played in 2 Super Bowls with a win in 2014. A very reliable KICKER makin 88.8% of 197 FG attempts with the Seahawks, and 95.1% of extra point tries. He moved to play for the BILLS in 2017. Successfully making 87.9% o 33 attempts. and scoring the only 3 points in their loss (10-3) in the wild card game with the Jaguars. He became a JAGUAR in 2020 but was cut after an 0-2 showing. Career wise he ended with a FG85.2%, an EP of 95.7%. A career long FG of 58 yds. and 1149 points scored FORMER RB: LaGarrette Blount officially retiring. Blount began his career as an undrafted free agent with the TITANS in 2010. But joined the BUCCANEERS, before the 2010 season. He played the 2014 season with the STEELERS between 2 stints with the PATIROTS. 2017 saw with the EAGLES, and finished his career in 2018 playing for the LIONS Blount last played in 2018. He played with 6 different teams in his 9 year NFL career. Spanning his nine-year career, Blount ran for 6,306 yards in and scored 56 touchdowns in the regular season. In eleven career playoff games, Blount totaled 600 yards and eleven TDs. RAVENS/STEELERS: Pass Wednesday COVID-19 tests STEELERS, CHIEFS, SAINTS: Can clinch playoff berths this week. BEARS: QUESTIONABLE: QB Nick Foles (hip), DT Akiem Hicks (hamstring), G Germain Ifedi (calf), T Charles Leno (toe), LB Khalil Mack (back), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), WR Allen Robinson (knee), LB James Vaughters (knee), LB Josh Woods (foot) BENGALS: OUT: CB Tony Brown (hamstring), G Alex Redmond (concussion); QUESTIONABLE: DT Christian Covington (illness), C B.J. Finney (back), LS Clark Harris (illness), CB Darius Phillips (illness), WR Mike Thomas (hamstring), DT Xavier Williams (back), S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) BRONCOS: OUT: S Trey Marshall; QUESTIONABLE: WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle), RB Phillip Lindsay (knee), LB Malik Reed (shin) BROWNS: OUT: WR Khadarel Hodge (hamstring), WR Taywan Taylor (neck), CB Denzel Ward (calf); QUESTIONABLE: C Nick Harris (ankle), DT Vincent Taylor (knee) CARDINALS: OUT: S Jalen Thompson (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: DT Angelo Blackson (illness), DT Rashard Lawrence (calf), S Charles Washington (groin) CHARGERS: DOUBTFUL: LB Denzel Perryman (back); : QUESTIONABLE RB Kalen Ballage (ankle), CB Casey Hayward Jr. (groin), DE Uchenna Nwosu (chest), WR Joe Reed. CHIEFS: OUT: LB Dorian O’Daniel (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness). COLTS: Acitvated DT DeForest Buckner from COVID-19 reserve list. OUT: T Anthony Castonzo (knee), LB Bobby Okereke (ankle), P Rigoberto Sanchez (illness), S Khari Willis (back, quadricep); QUESTIONABLE: T Chaz Green (back), TE Noah Togiai (knee). COWBOYS: OL Zack Martin on injured reserve; for at least 3 games. DOLPHINS: QB Tua Tagovailoa (left thumb injury), is EXPECTED TO START SUNDAY’S GAME AGAINST the Bengals. DOUBTFUL: RB Salvon Ahmed (shoulder), RB DeAndre Washington (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: G Solomon Kindley (foot), WR Malcolm Perry (chest), EAGLES: OUT: S Rudy Ford (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: CB Darius Slay (calf) FALCONS: WR Julio Jones (hamstring) and RB Todd Gurley (knee) questionable for Sunday’s game against Saints this week. WR Calvin Ridley missed Friday practice, with foot and ankle problems. OUT: G James Carpenter (groin); QUESTIONABLE: DE Dante Fowler (hamstring), , CB Kendall Sheffield (illness) GIANTS: QB Daniel Jones (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. QUESTIONABLE: LB David Mayo (knee) JAGUARS: Jaguars: OUT: LB Dakota Allen (hamstring), LB Kamalei Correa (hamstring), TE Ben Ellefson (knee), DT Davon Hamilton (knee), CB Sidney Jones (Achilles); QUESTIONABLE: WR Chris Conley (hip), T Jawaan Taylor (knee), S Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) JETS: FIRED: DC Greg Williams after questionable call which kept the team on its losing streak. OUT: G Alex Lewis (not injury related); QUESTIONABLE: G Pat Elflein (shoulder), T George Fant (knee, ankle LIONS: OUT: WR Kenny Golladay (hip), DE Da’Shawn Hand (groin), CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder); QUESTIONABLE: DE Austin Bryant (thigh), QB Matthew Stafford (right thumb), RB D’Andre Swift (illness), S Tracy Walker (not injury related) PACKERS: OUT: C Corey Linsley (knee); QUESTIONABLE: LB Krys Barnes (calf), RB Tyler Ervin (ribs), LB Za’Darius Smith (ankle). PATRIOTS: QUESTIONABLE: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (groin), DL Adam Butler (shoulder), DL Byron Cowart (back), DB Kyle Dugger (toe), K Nick Folk (back), TE Ryan Izzo (hamstring, hand), CB J.C. Jackson (hip), FB Jakob Johnson (knee), G Shaq Mason (calf), QB Cam Newton (abdomen), WR Matthew Slater (knee), RB J.J. Taylor (quadricep). PANTHERS: Place 8 on COVID-19/reserve list. They are WRs DJ Moore, and Curtis Samuels. Others are, Derrick Brown, Zach Kerr, Shaq Thompson, Greg Little, Michael Palardy ,and practice squad receiver Ishmael Hyman RAIDERS: RB Josh Jacobs (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Jets. OUT: S Johnathan Abram (knee), DT Maliek Collins (hamstring, ankle), QUESTIONABLE: DT Maurice Hurst (ankle, calf), CB Isaiah Johnson (groin), CB Trayvon Mullen (illness) RAMS: OUT: LB Terrell Lewis (knee); QUESTIONABLE:… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 13 NFL 12/03-06-07-08/2020
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TRIVIA: It isn’t often we see a team (Jets) 0-10; along with (Steelers) 10-0. This will be the first time since 2005 without a Thanksgiving day prime time game since 2005. UPDATE: RAVENS/STEELERS GAME NOW TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY AT 20:00. BROWNS: Win Sunday guarantees 1st non-losing season since 2007. CHIEFS: WR Tyreek Hill has 203 receiving yds in 1st quarter. Ends game with 269 yds. SEAHAWKS: WR DK Metcalf has CAREER HIGH 177 yds. on MNF COWBOYS: Strength and conditioning coach, Markus Paul, was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning from team facility. Died Wednesday at age 54. Cause of death has not been determined at this time. NFL shuts down all team facilities Monday and Tuesday to help combat COVID-19 spread, TEAMS playing Monday and Tuesday are exempt. NFL CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR WEEK 18 may become more real, as MORE COVID-19 cases show up in RAVENS camp. Could be the RAVENS/Steelers delayed game not played. Just have to wait and see. Watch for game Sunday at 13:15. MOVED ,(again), THIS time to WEDNESDAY at 15:40. 49’ers will need to find a “new home”. Effective Monday, Santa Clara County has banned “ALL CONTACT SPORTS”; from holding practices or games for the next 3 weeks. BEARS: QB Mitchell Trubisky to start against Packers, Sunday, as QB Nick Noles battles hip injury. BILLS: LG Cody Ford out for season Ford suffered a torn meniscus, and will require 3-4 months to rehab. BRONCOS: Lose all 4 QBs to COVID-19, (Close Contact). QBs; Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles, and Jeff Driskel. Driskel tested positive Thursday. The others were not wearing masks. The Broncos most likely will bring up practice squad WR Kendall Hinton to fill the QB spot. Hinton played QB for Wake Forest. Also possible to play QB is 3rd string RB Royse Freeman. QBS Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles will be allowed to rejoin their teammates at practice Wednesday. BUCCANEERS: CTR A. Q. Shipley MAY have suffered a career ending neck injury in the 4th quarter of MNF game against Rams. COLTS: Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship named AFC Special Teams Player Of the Week. Blankenship kicked the game winning field goal in the OT win against the Ravens. Colts to play without RB Jonathan Taylor an CTR Ryan Keller,and DT DeForest Buckner COVID-19/reserve list. Also CB Isaiah Rodgers is “questionable”. QB Phillip Rivers added to questionable list (Toe Injury). PUNTER, Rigoberto Sanchez to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor. No word as to how much time he will miss. COWBOYS: OL Zack Martin and Cam Erving will miss multiple weeks with calf and knee injuries. DOLPHINS: Ryan Fitzpatrick likely starter against Jets; as Tua Tagovailoa, doubtful with injured thumb. RAVENS/STEELERS GAME MOVED TO SUNDAY 13:15. DUE TO COVID-19 ISSUES. Game moved again! This time to Tuesday night at 20:00. . Now moved to WENESDAY at 20:00. THIS MAKES THE 5TH TIME SLOT FOR THIS GAME. Originally scheduled for 20:00 Thursday, then briefly moved to SUNDAY at 11:15, then moved to 13:15 Sunday; THEN moved to TUESDAY at 20:00. NOW to play WEDNESDAY at 20:20. EAGLES: RT Lane Johnson, out for the season with an Ankle Injury. Backup QB Jalen Hurts to see increased playing time MNF against the Seahawks. FALCONS: WR Julio Jones not expected to play against Raiders. GIANTS: QB Daniel Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the 3rd quarter Sunday. Will have MRI Monday. Depending on seriousness, could miss some time. JAGUARS: Fire GM Dave Caldwell after 1–10 start. (10 straight losses), JETS: QB Sam Darnold set to return, (from shoulder injury), this week against the Dolphins. LIONS: Fire Head Coach, Matt Patricia, and GM Bob Quinn. RB Deandre Swift out of Thursday’s game recovering from Concussion. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, a former Packers assistant, has been promoted to interim coach. PACKERS: CTR Corey Linsley to miss 3-6 weeks with sprained MCL in left knee. RAVENS: Seven players tested COVID-19 POSITIVE since Sunday night. They are; RBs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbin are not expected to play in Wednesday’s game. Pernell McPhee and Calais Campbell. OL Patrick Mekari. CTR Matt Skura. QB Trace McSorley The team also reported an unconfirmed number of COACHES and SUPPORT STAFF. A staff member has been disciplined for conduct related to the outbreak. (SINCE SUNDAY ! Doesn’t it make you wonder (?), We have to self quarantine for 14 days. Yet these players will be allowed to play with less than 7 days !! MORE !!! More cases show up. QB Robert Griffin III, (RG3), to start Tuesday’s game. (Wednesday ?). STEELERS: Fall victim a second time. Earlier this year they had to use their BYE week, early (4th week), because of TITANS COVID-19 problems. Now they will be deprived of a PRIMETIME game because of RAVENS COVID-19 problems. RB James Conner, and Special Teams Coach Danny Smith test COVID-19 positive TEXANS: To cut WR Kenny Stills. They termed it as a, “mutual parting”. It is said this will give Stills a chance to sign with a “CONTENDER” WR Will Fuller suspended 6 games for violation of NFL Perfomance Enhancing Substance. Fuller said he thought the PRESCRIBED DRUG, was allowed by the NFL. Also given a 6 game suspension for drug violation is CB Bradley Roby. For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 12 11/26-29-30/2020
