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2019 NFL Schedule: Top Matchups

Just days from the 2019 NFL Draft, the NFL announced the regular season slate for all 32 teams, highlighted by title game rematches and some big-time matchups. A look at the highlights of the 256-game schedule.

Week 1: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

To kick off the ‘Road to Super Bowl 54’ in Miami, the NFL bucked the tradition of having the defending Super Bowl champions host the opening game, opting to instead highlight the league’s 100th anniversary by showcasing one of the league’s most historic rivalries.

Last season’s Week 1 matchup between the Bears and Packers proved to be one of the more exciting games of the entire season, seeing Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tossing three second-half touchdown after an injury, leading the Pack to a 24-23 victory.

Week 2: New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams

One of the most anticipated rematches of the last decade in the NFL, the #1 seed in the NFC last season, the New Orleans Saints, travel to LA to face off against the reigning NFC champion Rams in a rematch of the 2018 NFC Championship game.

This past offseason, the NFL expanded its use of instant replay to include missed pass interference calls, directly in response to the blatant missed call at the end of the NFC Championship game. The rematch of these two teams promises bad blood, fireworks, and offensive displays of firepower that could easily make the matchup the best game of the 2019 season.

Week 5: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs

A rematch of the 2018 divisional playoff game, the Chiefs come into the season reigning AFC West champions and easily the favorite in the AFC. The Indianapolis Colts, however, have reloaded their roster, and look to capitalize on a promising 2018 campaign, most notably adding former Chiefs pass rusher Justin Houston the an already formidable defensive front.

Week 14: Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots

Another rematch from the 2018 playoff slate, the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots once again welcome quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs into Gillette Stadium in a rematch of the 2018 AFC Championship game.

Sporting two of the more electrifying matchups from the 2018 season, both the Patriots and Chiefs remain atop the AFC’s Super Bowl favorites, and it appears possible the two could be headed for an AFC title game rematch as well.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XLVI

Once again in 2018, the New England Patriots hold a first-round bye in the AFC on the Road to Super Bowl 53. In 2012, the Patriots would (once again) come up short at the hands of the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.

Eli vs. Brady: II

Played in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium in front of 68,658 people who attended the game, the Patriots would lose to the Giants by a final score was 21-17.

MVP of Super Bowl XLVI was none other than Eli Manning, quarterback for the Giants. Eli was the third consecutive quarterback to win the MVP title. Manning completed 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. After this Super Bowl was complete, the giants had won four Super Bowls.

Super Bowl XLVI was broadcasted on NBC’s network and had a Super Bowl breaking title of the most viewers. The total amount of viewers for this particular game was 166.8 million. Kelly Clarkson sang the National Anthem and Madonna was featured during halftime. Al Michaels, Chris Collinsworth, and Michele Tafoya were the announcers for the game. The cost of a 30 second commercial at Super Bowl XLVI was $3.5 million dollars.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XLII

An all-time classic on the Road to Super Bowl 53 as the New England Patriots face off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.

Another For New England

Played in front of over 71,000 fans at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the New England Patriots and New York Giants would show down in what would go on to become an instant classic in Super Bowl history, with the Giants walking away with the Super Bowl victory, 17-14.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning, most notable at that point for being a member of the Manning family, with old brother Peyton being a previous Super Bowl champion and league MVP, would walk away with his own ring and Super Bowl MVP honors in 2008. Manning would complete 19 of his 34 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns, but the play that would be most remembered would be a 32-yard completion to wide receive David Tyree, who would pin the ball against his helmet.

Super Bowl XLII would not only become an instant classic, but it would also go down in infamy for the Patriots, who would fall victim to one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. The Patriots, the first team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to complete an undefeated regular season, were sitting at 18-0 heading into the Super Bowl, with the Giants being massive underdogs against one of the more prolific offenses in NFL history.

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks would perform the National Anthem ahead of Super Bowl XLII, which was aired on FOX Sports to a total of 97.5 million viewers. The cost of a 30-second commercial spot in 2008 was up to $2.7 million, and halftime was performed by the late legend Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XXXIX

Making their third Super Bowl appearance in four years, the New England Patriots were establishing themselves as the early-2000s dynasty in the NFL. The Road to Super Bowl 53 runs through Jacksonville, Florida for Super Bowl XXXIX.

The Birth of a Dynasty

Yet another exciting, close Super Bowl matchup, the dynamic Brady-Belichick duo of the New England Patriots would go on to win their third Super Bowl in four years, a 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Super Bowl XXXIX was played at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, in front of over 78,000 fans.

Patriots wide receive Deion Branch would go on to win Super Bowl MVP honors, recording a total of 133 receiving yards on 11 catches, including a crucial catch to set up kicker Adam Vinatieri for a 22-yard field goal that would put the Patriots ahead 24-14 late in the fourth quarter. Branch’s 11 catches in Super Bowl XXXIX would give the receiver the record for most combined receptions in two Super Bowls.

Playing it safe after the previous year’s halftime wardrobe malfunction, the legend Paul McCartney was brought in to perform Super Bowl XXXIX halftime, with the pre-game National Anthem being performed by a mixture of choirs from the armed forces. Over 86 million viewers tuned in to catch the Super Bowl on FOX, and the cost of a 30-second commercial was up to $2.4 million total.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XXXVIII

Their second Super Bowl appearance in three years, the New England Patriots were well on their way to solidifying themselves as a dynasty in the NFL, continuing on the Road to Super Bowl 53 in 2019… this time facing off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

Another For New England

The second of three Super Bowls to be hosted in Houston, Texas, the New England Patriots would square off against the Carolina Panthers in their second Super Bowl appearance in three years, winning the second Super Bowl of the Brady-Belichick era with a game-winning field goal from kicker Adam Vinatieri, 32-29.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (surprise!) would go on to win his second Super Bowl MVP of his career, also the second in three years. Brady would set a Super Bowl record for most pass completions in a game, completing 32 of his 48 pass attempts, and netting 354 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.

Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime lives infamously in history as far as public performances go, as this was the infamous Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake duo that featured a wardrobe malfunction on live television. There were over 89 million viewers who caught Super Bowl XXXVIII on CBS, a game that was called by Greg Gumbel, Phil Simms, Armen Keteyian and Bonnie Berstein. Beyonce would perform the national anthem ahead of kickoff, and the cost of a 30-second commercial rose to around $2.2 million in 2004.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XXXVI

The beginning of a dynasty that continues to dominate the league still to this day highlights the Road to Super Bowl 53, as we take a look back at Super Bowl XXXVI.

Ray Lewis Dominates

The Patriots would capture their first Super Bowl title of the Brady-Belichick era in Super Bowl XXXVI, thus birthing a dominance in the NFL that still runs through today. New England defeated St. Louis in Super Bowl XXXVI 20-17, in front of nearly 73,000 fans at the Louisiana Super Dome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This was St. Louis’ third-time appearing in the Super Bowl, but the Patriots had their number. Quarterback Tom Brady captured the Super Bowl XXXVI MVP honors, his first Super Bowl MVP award. Brady completed 16 of his 27 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown, including leading a drive that would set up future hall-of-fame kicker Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning field goal.

The game was played on the Fox network and the cost of a 30 second commercial was around $1.9 million. There were around 86.8 million viewers tuning into the game on February 3, 2002. Pat Summerall and John Madden were both the announcers for the game this time around, along with Pam Oliver and Ron Pitts.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XXXI

Embarking on the Week 11 slate of games on the Road to Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, we’re headed back to New Orleans for Super Bowl XXXI between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers.

A Classic: Cowboys vs. Steelers

Once again played at the historic Louisiana Super Dome in New Orleans, LA, the Green Bay Packers would walk away from Super Bowl XXXI victorious over the New England Patriots, with a final score of 35-21.

Both teams would put on a historic offensive showcase for fans around the world, posting 24 first quarter points between the two. The Packers, however, would score 17 points in the second quarter, all but sealing their Super Bowl victory. The versatile Desmond Howard would walk away with Super Bowl MVP honors, the first designated special teams specialist to win the award.

Pat Summerall and John Madden would handle broadcasting duties for Super Bowl XXXI, broadcast on FOX to over 87 million viewers worldwide. The halftime show would be handled by a bevy of stars, with performances from the Blues Brothers, James Borwn and ZZ Top, while Luther Vandross would handle the National Anthem.

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2019 Super Bowl: Top Possible Matchups

Past the halfway point on the Road to Super Bowl 53, the 2018 NFL season enters Week 10 with plenty of teams emerging as conference favorites. So what are some of the top matchups we could see when teams hit the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2019?

Kansas City Chiefs (8-1) vs. Los Angeles Rams (8-1)

One of the NFL’s elite offenses meets the best statistical defense in the league in this hypothetical matchup, as the two current-conference leaders, primed for #1 seeds and home field advantage in the playoffs, meet in Super Bowl 53.

A lone last-second loss to the New England Patriots stands between the Chiefs and an undefeated record, but that doesn’t deter any excitement when it comes to this Chiefs offense. Something many didn’t see come, the Chiefs are led by an early MVP-favorite in quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has completed 66% of his passes for 2,526 yards and a league-leading 26 touchdowns.

Quarterback Jared Goff has seemingly made another leap under head coach Sean McVay, completing 68% of his passes for 2,425 yards and 17 touchdowns thus far. The feature of the Rams offense, the aforementioned Gurley, leads the league in rushing with 800 yards and 11 touchdowns through the first eight games.

The Kansas City Chiefs, sitting at 8-1 and led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is progressing at a record-setting pace, would meet the high-flying Los Angeles Rams, who for the second-straight season are leaving many surprised. Despite coming off a loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 9, the Rams remain heavy favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

New England Patriots (7-2) vs. Los Angeles Rams (8-1)

The classic Boston vs. Los Angeles matchup comes to the NFL. After decades of the historic rivalry of the Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and on the heels of a Boston Red Sox World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the NFL’s version of this historic rivalry could make its way to Atlanta in 2019.

After starting 1-2, the New England Patriots are on a six-game win streak, led by none other than five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. As long as Brady and Belichick continue to lead the way, the Patriots will continue to be odds-on favorites to reach the Super Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs (8-1) vs. New Orleans Saints (7-1)

The offensive matchup that would create fireworks would most likely be the Kansas City Chiefs meeting the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta for Super Bowl 53. The two highest-scoring offenses in the NFL, the Chiefs (36.3) and Saints (34.9) are both scoring at lightning paces, which would make for an exciting Super Bowl matchup.

Quarterback Drew Brees, in a year where he set the record for most passing yards in NFL history, has thrown for 1,990 yards and 14 touchdowns, with Pro Bowl wide receiver Michael Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara seeing the lion-share of those targets (55% of Brees’ completions).

Not to be outdone, the Saints defense ranks #1 in rushing yards allowed per game, holding their opponents to an incredible 74.1 yards per game. With Brees at the helm and a solidified defensive from anchored by defensive end Cam Jordan and cornerback Marcus Lattimore, the Saints can never be counted out to make it to Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta in 2019.

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2019 Super Bowl 53: Mid-Season Favorites

Officially through Week 8 of the 2018-19 NFL season, the regular season has reached its halfway point. So what’s teams are looking like the league favorites to head to Atlanta at the end of the season for Super Bowl 53?

Los Angeles Rams (8-0, 1st in NFC West)

Touting one of the best offenses in the NFL (and the #1 rushing attack featuring running back Todd Gurley), the Los Angeles Rams once again find themselves the darlings of the NFL season, standing alone as the remaining unbeaten team at 8-0.

Until someone steps up and dethrones the Rams as the league’s lone undefeated team, the Rams will remain a heavy favorite to be the NFC representative in Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta.

Kansas City Chiefs (7-1, 1st in AFC West)

One of the biggest surprises of the 2018 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs tout the league’s most prominent offense when it comes to scoring, racking up a staggering 36.2 points per game so far in the first half of the season.

As long as Mahomes is continuing to sling it, and key playmakers such as running back Kareem Hunt and wide receiver Tyreek Hill can remain healthy, this Chiefs team will remain one of the favorites to reach Super Bowl 53 in 2019.

New Orleans Saints (6-1, 1st in NFC South)

After a disappointing end to the 2017 campaign following the “minneapolis miracle joe buck” the New Orleans Saints have surprised many, sporting the second-highest scoring offense (33.4 points per game) in the NFL to go alongside their staunch defensive front.

New England Patriots (6-2, 1st in AFC East)

Is it really a Super Bowl favorites “preview” without the New England Patriots? Despite another slow start to the season, the Patriots, touting the league’s fourth-ranked offense in points per game (29.9), have rattled off five-straight wins, most recently a 25-6 drubbing of the AFC East-rival Buffalo Bills.

One can argue that as long as head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady remain at the helm, the Patriots will continue to be favored to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. And if the team can capitalize on the early five-game win streak and big divisional lead, they’ll be a favorite to reach Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta in February.

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Countdown to Super Bowl 2019 Atlanta: Super Bowl XX

With Week 5 on the Road to Super Bowl LIII upon us, two of the most iconic franchises in the league are set to square off in Super Bowl XX, once again hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Super Bowl Shuffle

Both making Super Bowl appearances for the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots were set to face off in front of nearly 74,000 fans at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, a popular Super Bowl host. And in 1986, the ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’ squad Chicago Bears would dominate the Patriots, winning by a score of 46-10.

The Bear’s dominance wasn’t a surprise to many, as in 1985, the Bears flaunted one of the most revered defenses of all-time, boasting a 15-win season heading into the playoffs. Richard Dent, defensive end for the Chicago Bears, walked away as a rare defensive Super Bowl MVP, recording 1.5 sacks, a blocked pass and two fumbles recovered.

The cost of a 30-second TV commercial rose once again in 1982, up to $324,000, the most expensive to date. Pat Summerall and John Madden handled broadcasting duties for Super Bowl XVI, which brought in a record 85.24 million viewers worldwide.

Nearly 93 million viewers tuned in to catch Super Bowl XX on TV, a record thus far. Every MVP of past Super Bowls was honored at halftime of the game, which also included a performance from Up With People to the theme “Beat of the Future.” The cost of a 30-second commercial spot rose to around $550,000 in 1986, a big jump from the previous year’s.

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