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Eagles will soar to Super Bowl title

By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.Com 2 min read
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In case you’ve missed the news, itĢƵ Super Bowl weekend!

So, whoĢƵ going to win the final NFL game of the season?

Great-nephew Collin Downey stands alone with his prediction of a Chiefs’ 21-17 victory.

Nephew Jason Lohr sees the Eagles taking the Lombardi Trophy with a 34-28 win.

His brother Brian sees the combination of Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia defense too much for Kansas City with the Eagles winning 27-13.

“Jalen Hurts will take control of the game and the Eagles defense will stifle the Chiefs. I don’t think the Chiefs can stand with the Eagles. Mahomes is good, but I don’t think he can carry the whole team,” explained Brian.

I tend to agree with Brian. 

First off, from someone who has experienced high ankle sprains (the result of the three times I jumped in my life), I can’t imagine how Patrick Mahomes can be in Super Bowl shape. Now, I understand, he has the best in the business rehabbing the joint, but he will still have to evade all those big, fast Philadelphia defenders.

Nor, does history favor Mahomes. A favorite with Fantasy Football Leagues with his outstanding passing stats, such big numbers do not play well to become a Super Bowl champ. 

No NFL regular season passing champ (5,250 yards) has led his team to a Super Bowl title in six attempts.

Neither team has been pressed in the playoffs, never trailing in any game. I think the Eagles will respond more favorably should they meet with any unfavorable issues.

So, I give the quarterback edge to Hurts and the defense advantage to the Eagles. 

Philadelphia 24, Kansas City 19.

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