No matter who is in the finals, the Super Bowl will be exceptional because it will take place in Las Vegas, the land of possibilities. And it’s a safe bet that the Eagles will want to avenge their defeat last year. Thanks to a devastating attack, but also a robust and merciless defense, Nick Sirianni’s troop will get the better of the Cincinnati Bengals. The Eagles have all the ammunition to win top honors. Hurts will win the MVP title, well supported by his receivers A. J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but above all by the best offensive line in the circuit.
On the other side, the Bengals will have the resources to advance to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Joe Burrow is the only still active quarterback to beat Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs and will do so again this year. His legend is being written little by little. Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd will be tough to cover this season and they’ll be making fun of the Chiefs secondary. And what about defensive ends Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard. Not to mention the precision of kicker Evan McPherson, whose composure in the playoffs is exceptional. However, the Eagles’ experience and depth will get the better of them in the final.
The best player in this league is undoubtedly Patrick Mahomes. He will win the NFL Most Valuable Player award for the third time in his career and for the second season in a row. He led the league last year with 41 touchdowns and there’s no sign he could slow down. On the contrary, he will celebrate his 28th birthday in a few days and he will enter the best years of his career at the same time. If its first five seasons were only a premise, the sequel will be dangerous. Even historical.
Saquon Barkley had a run-in with New York Giants executives this summer during his contract negotiations. Result of the races: a one-year agreement and 11 million dollars, well below its real value. The most complete running back of his generation will be hungry. He will have the knife between his teeth. Thanks to the progress of the Giants offensive unit, Barkley could easily surpass his personal best of 11 rushing touchdowns recorded in his rookie season. And unlike other more one-dimensional carriers, it can also produce through the air, making it all the more threatening.
Myles Garrett is often left out of this kind of discussion, for two reasons. First, because he plays for the Cleveland Browns. Second, because he is often injured. He played a full season only once in his career. However, he still managed 16 quarterback sacks in his last two seasons. Strong as a horse and nimble as a cheetah, Garrett is in his prime at 27, and playing every game on the schedule will eclipse any competition.