The Quarterback in Focus: Who are Your Favorites to Win Super Bowl LV

It’s that time of the year again! Christmas is always a happy season. Families are gathering together, sharing stories by the fire, and watching the NFL playoffs! We are in the final weeks of the regular season, and then we kick it up into high gear as the playoffs approach faster than a Christian McCaffrey highlight.

With the playoff teams slowly rounding into form, let’s take a look at who your favorites should be to win it all in Super Bowl LV, based on the star QB on every potential playoff squad.

Remember that these picks are the few players that rise to a different level when the pressure mounts high. And although crowds will be far away from the stadiums, the electrifying moves and Hail Mary touchdowns will undoubtedly show up on every person’s screen. They do it for the love of the sport and the fans, so let us all show our loyalty and support to our favorite teams, and back yourself with your lead quarterback.

When they feel the grass beneath their shoes, the wind blowing at just the right angle, and the sun lighting up the field like a thousand embers, these teams will produce blockbuster plays. If you want to learn about placing bets on your favorite team, then this Fanduel article will help you with that. With that said, here are the teams that are considered favorites in winning it all.

Kansas City Chiefs
You knew this was coming, right? The Chiefs have already secured a top finish in their division, and it was not surprising at all. The defending champs are the clear frontrunners for the rare back-to-back finals appearance, headlined by the talented Patrick Mahomes.

Further, the 6’3” quarterback out of Texas Tech has multiple touchdown passes and 300-yard games, and it looks like he will be leading the Chiefs to Tampa Bay, Florida for the big game. Mahomes has to hold off Russell Wilson for the best quarterback title, but last time I checked, the trophy was seen in the Kansas City locker room. The Chiefs are focused and ready to rock.

Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers look like a team to beat, and leading that movement is 2-time NFL champion, Ben Roethlisberger. His 2020-2021 season averages of 66.9% COMP and 97.2 RAT may not jump off the page compared to his younger counterparts, and concerns on his wear and tear may not go away anytime soon, but you know how hard Big Ben wants to redeem himself by getting a third chance at the biggest game of them all.

A strong season, a formidable supporting cast, and a healthy Ben Roethlisberger expect Big Ben to stand tall at the podium.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Having Tom Brady back in the Super Bowl where he belongs, shouldn’t it end this way? The 43-year old future Hall of Famer getting his chance at a 7th ring would make TV ratings skyrocket, and what a feel-good story it would be to what has been a pretty tricky 2020 for all of us so far.

The three-time league MVP may not even have his team in the first place of his division, but get them an appearance in the wild card, and the Bucs look like threats. The playoffs are a different game, and that is where Tom Brady shines brightest. He will look to steer them in the right direction, something Brady has shown up for consistently.

Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson will charge his team to the top. Led by their superstar and highly efficient quarterback, Wilson is top tier and will need all the support he can get to get a spot in the playoffs. They will have to hold off the Rams, but they have enough personnel and talent to improve their regular-season record.

Wilson has only one game so far where he has not scored a touchdown; that is how consistent he has been, and he will only look to continue going into the playoffs. Wilson led his team to a dominating championship win during Super Bowl XLVIII, and something tells me he is due this season for another march to the top.

Takeaway
These teams will finish the regular season on a strong note, and while players will be extra careful due to COVID19 protocols in place, they will be aimed at smashing skulls and breaking bones in the long run. Led by a quad of high-quality quarterbacks, no one would be surprised to see any of them hoist up the Vince Lombardi trophy on February 7, 2021.

So, how will you be supporting your favorite teams? Are you part of the Steeler nation? Do you believe that Patrick Mahomes is the wunderkind of the next generation? Will the Seahawks fly high once again? Or do you believe in the Cinderella story that is in the coats of one Tom Brady?

Enjoy Christmas with family and friends, and spend the New Year with loved ones. Plus, reserve February 7 weekend for a good serving of Super Bowl Sunday!