Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills made a statement by defeating Lamar Jackson‘s Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. But once again, they failed to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Only three points separated Allen and company from Super Bowl LIX, though some feel that the result would’ve been different had the referees granted a critical first down to the Bills early in the fourth quarter.
One of Jackson’s best teammates, for instance, went as far as suggesting that Buffalo was ‘robbed’ on that play. We’re talking about Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who shared his thoughts on social media.
“They lowkey did rob the Bills from the 4th down conversion. Josh definitely crossed the line,” Humphrey wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), in reference to a quarterback sneak by Allen that turned the ball over to the Chiefs on downs.
Marlon Humphrey in action with the Baltimore Ravens.
The call that affected Allen, Bills against the Chiefs
The play in question took place with 13:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Bills, leading 22-21 in the game, faced a fourth-and-one situation at Kansas City’s 41-yard line. Sean McDermott decided to keep the offensive unit on the field to try and get the first down with Allen’s legs.
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As the Chiefs defense stopped Allen near the line of scrimmage, the refs considered that the Bills quarterback fell short of yards. After watching a replay, even though the images still looked unclear, the NFL officiating crew stood by its original decision.
It’s safe to say it may have been a game-changing moment, as Mahomes went on to score a rushing touchdown in the following drive, putting the Chiefs in front by 29-22 after a successful two-point conversion pass.
Allen orchestrated a nine-play, 70-yard touchdown drive in the Bills’ next possession to tie the score, but Kansas City responded with the field goal that ended up making the difference at Arrowhead.
McDermott believes Allen got the first down in Kansas City
Speaking to reporters after his team’s loss, McDermott let everyone know that, even though he wasn’t sure about which angles were used in the replay, he thought that Allen got the first down.
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“I thought he had it. Just short of the line was actually the first down, what it looked like to me when it was sitting next to me with the marker, just inside that white stripe was the first down and it looked like he got to it. That’s all I can say,” McDermott stated.
For many, this call will go down as a big “what if” in the Bills’ season. Either way, it would be unfair to take credit away from the Chiefs. At the end of the day, Mahomes is still unbeaten against Allen in four playoff games. And now he’s chasing a third consecutive Super Bowl win.
In a recent interview, star Baltimore Ravens teammate of Lamar Jackson, Marlon Humphrey, expressed his belief that the Buffalo Bills were “robbed” in their AFC Championship game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Humphrey, who is known for his outspoken nature, did not hold back in his assessment of the controversial calls made during the game.
Many fans and analysts have pointed to a crucial pass interference call that was not called on a crucial fourth down play late in the game as a key moment that could have changed the outcome. Humphrey echoed these sentiments, stating that he believes the Bills were unfairly disadvantaged by the officiating.
Despite the controversy surrounding the game, the Chiefs emerged victorious and advanced to the Super Bowl, where they will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bills, on the other hand, will have to regroup and look towards next season.
As the NFL offseason approaches, it will be interesting to see how the league addresses issues of officiating and fairness in games. In the meantime, fans can expect more drama and excitement as the Super Bowl approaches.
The Super Bowl 59 matchup is set, with the Chiefs vying for a three-peat in a rematch of Super Bowl 57 against the Eagles.
As we await kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 9, storylines abound. Eight teams have won back-to-back Super Bowls, but no one has won three straight. Can Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s unrelenting dynasty achieve that feat?
Or will Philadelphia pull off its redemption arc, winning its second Super Bowl in eight years? Surely Saquon Barkley, whose domineering postseason carried the Eagles through the NFC, will have a say in that outcome.
In the meantime, the NFL bridges the layoff with the Pro Bowl Games. An exhilarating slate of competitions — headlined by a flag football game — involving the league’s best players is set for Sunday, Feb. 2.
The Sporting News gets you set for everything that you need to know about this weekend’s NFL activities.
Is there an NFL game today?
No, there is not an NFL game today. Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and the Eagles will take place Sunday, Feb. 9.
In the meantime, viewers can tune into the Pro Bowl Games on Sunday, Feb. 2 beginning at 3 p.m. ET.
The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games will conclude on Sunday, Feb. 2, airing simultaneously on ESPN and ABC.
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Yes, there is an NFL game today! Here is the full schedule for the 2025 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl along with TV channels, live streams, and times:
– 2025 Pro Bowl: The Pro Bowl will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game will kick off at 3:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBC. Fans can also stream the game live on the NBC Sports app or website.
– 2025 Super Bowl: The Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will start at 6:30 PM ET and will be aired on NBC. Viewers can also watch the Super Bowl live on the NBC Sports app or website.
So grab your snacks, gather your friends and family, and get ready for some exciting NFL action with the 2025 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl!
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There have been NFL games for 26 straight weeks, a half a year dating back to the preseason opener in August. That streak ends this week.
Groundhog Day is Feb. 2, but whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, you have to wait one more week of winter for the Super Bowl.
Here’s what to know about the Super Bowl schedule.
Is Super Bowl Sunday today?
The Super Bowl is not on Feb. 2. The NFL has a two-week gap between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. It made the extra week permanent more than 20 years ago.
The Pro Bowl Games continue from 3-6 p.m. Sunday on ESPN, ABC and Disney XD. The event includes skills competitions and an all-star flag football game. The NFC leads the AFC after skills challenges on Thursday.
Why is there a week off before the Super Bowl?
The fortnight between playoff rounds is for a variety of reasons. Teams are given more time to get healthy and prepare but there are off-the-field benefits for the NFL: logistics for the host stadium; allowing fans time to procure tickets and travel plans; holding the Pro Bowl to the week before the Super Bowl; marketing and promotion; media buildup; and hype.
There have only been seven times in Super Bowl history that the title game was played the week following the conference championship games.
When is Super Bowl 2025 ?
The 2025 Super Bowl will be played at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Kansas City is seeking to become the first team in NFL history with three straight Super Bowl titles. The Chiefs have won two straight titles and three championships in the last five years.
Have the Chiefs played the Eagles in the Super Bowl before?
Play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Tom Brady will announce the game on FOX. Tom Rinaldi and Erin Andrews are the sideline reporters. Mike Pereira is the rules analyst.
Brady, who played in 10 Super Bowls as a quarterback with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is the announcing the Super Bowl in his first year as a broadcaster. Brady is in the first year of a 10-year, $375 million contract with FOX. Brady received mixed reviews in his debut as a broadcaster in September, but has shown marked improvement as the year progressed and has rounded into postseason form.
It’s Burkhardt’s second Super Bowl as the lead play-by-play announcer. His other Super Bowl was also between the Chiefs and Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Feb. 12, 2023. Andrews is covering her fourth Super Bowl as a sideline reporter for FOX and it’ll be Rinaldi’s second Super Bowl.
When is the Super Bowl pregame show?
FOX NFL Sunday and FOX NFL Kickoff are combining for five-and-a-half hours of pregame coverage starting at 1 p.m. The coverage includes host Curt Menefee with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer, Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, Michael Vick, Peter Schrager, Kristina Pink and Cooper Manning.
Where will Super Bowl 2025 be played?
The 2025 Super Bowl will be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
New Orleans will tie Miami for most Super Bowls by a host city with 11. It will be the eighth time the Super Bowl has been played at the Superdome, the most of any venue. The first three Super Bowls in New Orleans were at Tulane Stadium.
What number Super Bowl is this?
It’s Super Bowl 59. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals, so it is officially Super Bowl LIX.
Who is performing the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show?
Hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar will perform the halftime show for Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Lamar, 37, shared the halftime show stage at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles in 2022 with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak.
Who is singing the national anthem in Super Bowl 2025?
Five-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty, who won a Grammy Award as a featured artists on Batiste’s 2021 album “We Are,” will perform “America the Beautiful” alongside two-time Grammy winner Lauren Daigle.
Grammy winning singer-songwriter Ledisi will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Yes, today is indeed Super Bowl Sunday! The NFL has a unique championship schedule that culminates in the highly anticipated Super Bowl, where the top two teams in the league face off to determine the ultimate champion. This year, the Super Bowl will feature the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, promising an exciting game filled with thrilling plays and intense competition. So grab your snacks, gather your friends and family, and get ready to enjoy one of the biggest sporting events of the year!
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After 272 regular-season games and three rounds of playoffs, the NFL’s championship matchup is finally upon us. That’s right: It’s Super Bowl time. Festivities begin Monday, when the last two teams standing meet in New Orleans for Opening Night, and then it’s a countdown until Sunday, Feb. 9, when the best of the best go head to head in Super Bowl LIX for this year’s ultimate football prize.
Here are 59 things to know for the NFL’s 59th Super Bowl:
4. The game will be held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, home to the Saints.
5. This marks the eighth time a Super Bowl has been played at the Superdome, and the 11th time the game has been held in New Orleans. No other city besides Miami has hosted as many Super Bowls.
6. Fox will broadcast Super Bowl LIX with the following crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (color commentary), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporting), and Mike Pereira (rules analysis).
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7. Fox will carry the traditional broadcast of Super Bowl LIX on TV.
8. Fox is also available to stream, including on smart TVs, via fubo(try for free).
9. In partnership with Fox Sports, Tubi will also stream the game live in 4K, for free, on select devices.
10. A live stream is also available for mobile devices via NFL+.
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11. Kansas City is making its third straight Super Bowl appearance, becoming the first NFL team of the modern era to have a chance at a “three-peat,” having won its last two championship bids.
12. This is also the Chiefs’ fifth Super Bowl appearance of the last six years. They’ve advanced to — or past — seven straight AFC championships, coming within one game of matching the all-time record set by the New England Patriots from 2011-2018.
13. Super Bowl LIX is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, when the Chiefs played the Eagles to close the 2022 season in Glendale, Arizona.
14. The Chiefs won that last Super Bowl meeting, 38-35, overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Eagles on a last-minute field goal by Harrison Butker.
15. Kansas City’s 2022 title win included a polarizing fourth-quarter penalty on the Eagles, when cornerback James Bradberry was called for pass interference against Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, enabling the Chiefs to exhaust most of the remaining clock before Butker’s field goal.
16. The Eagles got a historic effort from quarterback Jalen Hurts in that Super Bowl. Then in just his third NFL season, Hurts totaled four touchdowns, including a Super Bowl-record three rushing scores, plus a successful two-point conversion that knotted the game at 35-35 in the closing minutes.
17. The Chiefs entered this postseason as the AFC’s No. 1 seed, finishing with an NFL-best 15-2 record and enjoying a first-round bye in the playoffs.
18. The Eagles claimed the NFC’s No. 2 seed with a 14-3 record, then won three straight home playoff games to reach the Super Bowl.
19. The two teams share history at the head coaching position: Chiefs coach Andy Reid spent 14 seasons running the Eagles from 1999-2012. Current Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, meanwhile, began his NFL career as a Chiefs assistant, working for Kansas City from 2009-2012.
20. Both teams have been prolific in terms of championship contention. Since 2004, only the Patriots have more combined playoff wins than the Chiefs (18) and Eagles (14).
21. The Chiefs are the NFL’s gold standard with perennial Super Bowl contention, but the Eagles are also making their third Super Bowl appearance of the last eight seasons.
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22. The Chiefs’ last Super Bowl win came at the end of the 2023 season, when they edged the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in Super Bowl LVIII, in the Las Vegas area.
23. Prior to the Chiefs’ back-to-back titles over the 49ers and Eagles from 2022-2023, Kansas City also appeared in Super Bowl LIV (2019 season) and Super Bowl LV (2020), vying for consecutive trophies.
24. The Chiefs won that first appearance, also against the 49ers, to cap quarterback Patrick Mahomes‘ second full season as the starter. Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP that year, becoming one of the youngest signal-callers in NFL history to claim a Lombardi Trophy, at age 24.
25. The Chiefs lost their Super Bowl LV appearance to close the 2020 season, however, falling 31-9 to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mahomes threw two interceptions under heavy pressure from Todd Bowles’ defense in that defeat, which marked Brady’s record seventh and final title.
26. Prior to their championship bout with the Chiefs in 2022, the Eagles also reached Super Bowl LII in 2017, famously upsetting Brady and the Patriots to claim their first-ever Lombardi Trophy. Those Eagles were led by backup quarterback Nick Foles, who won Super Bowl MVP as an injury replacement.
27. Super Bowl LIX marks the Chiefs’ seventh all-time Super Bowl appearance; they also lost Super Bowl I (1966 season) and won Super Bowl IV (1969). It also marks the Eagles’ fifth all-time appearance; they previously lost Super Bowl XV (1980) and Super Bowl XXXIX (2004).
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28. Mahomes hasn’t ranked among the NFL’s most dynamic passers in recent seasons, but he thrives in crunch time, leading the Chiefs to a record 17 straight one-score victories. His backyard-style mobility has especially come in handy during tight games.
29. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy is arguably the team’s top big-play weapon thanks to his straight-line speed. He led all Chiefs receivers with six touchdown catches during the regular season.
30. Tight end Travis Kelce, who’s finishing his 12th season, remains Mahomes’ favorite target in the passing game. He logged a career-low 8.5 yards per catch this year but led the team with 97 receptions.
31. Defensive tackle Chris Jones remains one of the game’s premier interior defenders, leading the Chiefs’ fourth-ranked scoring defense with 61 quarterback pressures. The six-time All-Pro has also racked up nine tackles for loss, serving as the anchor to coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit.
32. Linebacker Nick Bolton is the missile at the heart of Spagnuolo’s defense, excelling not only as a run defender with a team-high 106 tackles but as a blitz artist, pressuring quarterbacks on 15% of his pass-rushing snaps. He’s also deflected six passes and logged 11 tackles in the backfield.
33. Cornerback Trent McDuffie is the top cover man in Kansas City, leading the team with 13 pass breakups. Pro Football Focus graded him as the third-best cornerback in the NFL this year.
34. Butker has been shakier since undergoing knee surgery in November, but he’s been money in the playoffs over the course of his career, converting 90% of postseason field goals.
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35. Hurts has endured clunky stretches as a thrower even in more of a run-first offense, but he’s been a master at situational ball control, totaling just one turnover in his seven playoff games since 2022. He’s also undeniable as a short-yardage runner, with 64 career scores, including playoffs.
36. Running back Saquon Barkley has enjoyed one of the best seasons in NFL history, which also happens to be his first in Philadelphia. A prized free agent signing from the rival New York Giants last offseason, he eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards in the regular season and remains an MVP candidate. Including the playoffs, he’s already logged 21 different carries of at least 20 yards.
37. Wide receiver A.J. Brown is the Eagles’ top downfield threat, averaging 16 yards per catch in tandem with DeVonta Smith on the perimeter. He’s hit 1,000 yards receiving in five of seven NFL seasons.
38. Offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson help make up one of, if not the most formidable front in the NFL. Both big men excel at moving in space, helping pave the way for an explosive ground game, while leaning on the interior push of peers like Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson.
39. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who’s in just his second NFL season, has emerged as one of the league’s most disruptive talents. Endlessly physical, he led the Eagles with 12 tackles for loss.
40. Linebacker Zack Baun went from offseason flyer to All-Pro stalwart under the direction of coordinator Vic Fangio. He’s been around the ball on basically every Eagles takeaway, with five forced fumbles.
41. Rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have helped steady a once-porous Eagles secondary, pairing with veteran corner Darius Slay and ball-hawking safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to give Philadelphia the NFL’s top-ranked pass defense during the regular season.
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42. Will the Chiefs go heavy on the blitz? Hurts hasn’t always fared well when flushed out of the pocket, and suffered an ugly 2023 playoff loss in the face of strong pressure. Spagnuolo, meanwhile, has built a sturdy reputation when it comes to sending extra rushers at precisely the right time.
43. Can Barkley run free (again)? All year, teams have tried and failed to contain the Eagles’ new running back. And while the Chiefs boast a top-10 run defense, they’ll also have to account for an elite group of pass weapons on the Eagles’ end, including tackle-shedding tight end Dallas Goedert.
44. Will the Chiefs keep Mahomes upright? Kansas City also boasts a battle-tested front, with Pro Bowlers like Joe Thuney and Creed Humphrey holding things down. Carter has been a warrior in the middle, though, and the young Nolan Smith Jr. has also emerged off the edge for the Eagles.
45. Can the Eagles match the Chiefs’ situational strategy? Reid’s creative play design does a lot to elevate an otherwise so-so crop of talent around Mahomes, whereas Sirianni and Kellen Moore’s Eagles offense has been fairly predictable, leaning mostly on the sheer star power of the players in the lineup.
Injuries to monitor
46. The Chiefs have endured the absence of a slew of wideouts, including 2023 standout Rashee Rice, but are otherwise healthy at the skill spots.
47. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who sat out Week 18 with a knee injury, is still recovering from that ailment going into the Chiefs’ final week of practice before the big game.
48. The Eagles are battling several bruises in the trenches, with both Dickerson (knee) and Jurgens (back) missing early practices after fighting through pain in the NFC Championship.
49. DeVontaSmith is also nursing a hamstring injury for the Eagles, but is expected to play.
Super Bowl odds
50. The Chiefs opened as 2-point favorites, per SportsLine consensus odds. They are currently 1.5-point favorites over the Eagles, according to the oddsmakers.
51. The opening Over-Under point total for Super Bowl LIX was 49.5, per SportsLine.
52. Mahomes is the betting favorite to win Super Bowl MVP, which would be his fourth such honor. Barkley is next in line on oddsmakers’ list of favorites for the game’s top individual award.
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53. The Eagles are the designated “home” team for the game; this designation rotates between the AFC and NFC each year. As a result, they got first choice of their uniform for the game, and elected to wear their signature Midnight Green jerseys, which they also wore against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.
54. With the Eagles wearing green, the Chiefs will wear their white away jerseys. Teams wearing white jerseys in the Super Bowl are 16-4 in the last 20 title games. The only two teams to win wearing home colors over the last decade are … the Chiefs and the Eagles.
55. Ron Torbert will serve as the game’s referee. He previously refereed Super Bowl LVI (2021).
56. Grammy-winning singer Jon Batiste will perform the pregame national anthem, while Ledisi will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
57. Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty will perform “America the Beautiful.”
58. Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the halftime show.
59. Find all of CBS Sports’ Super Bowl LIX coverage, from game predictions to matchup previews to onsite reporting of Super Bowl Week, right here. And follow our boots on the ground — John Breech, Cody Benjamin, Jared Dubin and Jeff Kerr — for additional insights from New Orleans.
As we gear up for Super Bowl 2025, all eyes are on the highly anticipated rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL championship game. Here are 59 things you need to know as we countdown to the big game:
1. The Chiefs and Eagles last faced off in the Super Bowl in 2022, with the Chiefs coming out on top with a 31-24 victory.
2. This rematch marks the first time in Super Bowl history that two teams will face each other for the second time in the championship game.
3. The Chiefs are looking to secure their third consecutive Super Bowl win, while the Eagles are seeking redemption after their loss in 2022.
4. Patrick Mahomes will once again lead the Chiefs’ offense, while Jalen Hurts will command the Eagles’ offense.
5. Both teams boast top-tier defenses, with the Chiefs’ pass rush and the Eagles’ secondary being key strengths.
6. The game will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking the first time the Super Bowl will be held in Sin City.
7. The halftime show will feature a star-studded lineup, with rumors swirling about potential performances from Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, and Drake.
8. Ticket prices are expected to skyrocket, with some seats already selling for upwards of $10,000.
9. The Super Bowl 2025 commercials are sure to be memorable, with advertisers vying for the attention of millions of viewers.
10. Super Bowl Sunday is a de facto national holiday, with parties and events happening across the country.
11. The Chiefs are currently the favorites to win the game, but the Eagles are sure to put up a fight.
12. Both teams have passionate fan bases, with Chiefs Kingdom and Eagles Nation ready to cheer on their teams.
13. Super Bowl 2025 will be broadcast on NBC, with coverage starting early in the day and lasting well into the night.
14. The game is expected to draw record-breaking viewership numbers, with fans tuning in from around the world.
15. Super Bowl 2025 will feature a star-studded lineup of celebrity attendees, with A-listers from the worlds of sports, music, and entertainment in attendance.
16. The Super Bowl is not just about football – it’s also a cultural event, with fans looking forward to the commercials, the halftime show, and the pre-game festivities.
17. The Super Bowl is a huge economic boon for the host city, with millions of dollars pouring in from tourism, ticket sales, and merchandise.
18. The Chiefs and Eagles have a storied history, with both teams boasting multiple Super Bowl wins and Hall of Fame players.
19. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a memorable event, with the Chiefs and Eagles battling it out for the ultimate prize in American sports.
20. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting explosive offenses and playmakers on both sides of the ball.
21. The Chiefs’ offense is led by Mahomes, who is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
22. The Eagles’ defense, led by standout players like Fletcher Cox and Darius Slay, will look to shut down Mahomes and the Chiefs’ high-powered offense.
23. Super Bowl 2025 will feature a matchup of two of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the league, with Mahomes and Hurts going head-to-head.
24. The game is sure to be a showcase of offensive firepower, with both teams capable of putting up big numbers on the scoreboard.
25. Super Bowl 2025 will be a battle of two teams with contrasting styles, as the Chiefs rely on their high-flying passing attack while the Eagles lean on their strong running game.
26. The Chiefs’ receiving corps, featuring Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, is one of the most dangerous in the league.
27. The Eagles’ rushing attack, led by Miles Sanders and Boston Scott, will look to keep the Chiefs’ defense on their toes.
28. Super Bowl 2025 will also feature a matchup of two of the best head coaches in the league, with Andy Reid leading the Chiefs and Nick Sirianni leading the Eagles.
29. Reid, a Super Bowl-winning coach with a long track record of success, will look to outsmart Sirianni, who is in his first season as a head coach.
30. The game will also feature a battle of two of the best general managers in the league, with Brett Veach leading the Chiefs and Howie Roseman leading the Eagles.
31. Veach, known for his savvy drafting and roster-building, will look to build on the Chiefs’ success in recent years.
32. Roseman, who has been with the Eagles for over a decade, will look to guide the team to their second Super Bowl win.
33. Super Bowl 2025 will be a test of which team can execute their game plan the best, with both teams sure to have a few tricks up their sleeves.
34. The game is sure to be a nail-biter, with both teams evenly matched and capable of pulling off big plays at any moment.
35. Super Bowl 2025 will also feature a battle of two of the best special teams units in the league, with both teams boasting strong kickers and returners.
36. The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams evenly matched and capable of pulling off a win in the final minutes.
37. Super Bowl 2025 will be a showcase of the best that the NFL has to offer, with two of the most talented teams in the league facing off for the ultimate prize.
38. The game will be a must-watch for football fans, with the Chiefs and Eagles both looking to etch their names in NFL history with a win.
39. Super Bowl 2025 will be a game for the ages, with two of the best teams in the league facing off in a rematch of their epic showdown in 2022.
40. The game is sure to be a thrilling affair, with both teams leaving it all on the field in pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy.
41. Super Bowl 2025 is a chance for both teams to make a statement and solidify their places as two of the best teams in the league.
42. The game is sure to be a memorable one, with the Chiefs and Eagles putting on a show for football fans around the world.
43. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a ratings hit, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the game live.
44. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting potent offenses and playmakers on both sides of the ball.
45. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a showcase of the best that the NFL has to offer, with two of the most talented teams in the league facing off for the ultimate prize.
46. The game is sure to be a thrilling affair, with both teams leaving it all on the field in pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy.
47. Super Bowl 2025 is a chance for both teams to make a statement and solidify their places as two of the best teams in the league.
48. The game is sure to be a memorable one, with the Chiefs and Eagles putting on a show for football fans around the world.
49. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a ratings hit, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the game live.
50. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting potent offenses and playmakers on both sides of the ball.
51. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a showcase of the best that the NFL has to offer, with two of the most talented teams in the league facing off for the ultimate prize.
52. The game is sure to be a thrilling affair, with both teams leaving it all on the field in pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy.
53. Super Bowl 2025 is a chance for both teams to make a statement and solidify their places as two of the best teams in the league.
54. The game is sure to be a memorable one, with the Chiefs and Eagles putting on a show for football fans around the world.
55. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a ratings hit, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the game live.
56. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting potent offenses and playmakers on both sides of the ball.
57. Super Bowl 2025 is sure to be a showcase of the best that the NFL has to offer, with two of the most talented teams in the league facing off for the ultimate prize.
58. The game is sure to be a thrilling affair, with both teams leaving it all on the field in pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy.
59. Super Bowl 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting championship games in recent memory, with the Chiefs and Eagles set to put on a show for football fans around the world. Don’t miss out on the action as these two powerhouse teams go head-to-head for the ultimate prize in American sports.
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1. If you were to list the biggest story lines of the NFL’s postseason, Troy Aikman’s performance during the Texans-Chiefs divisional round playoff game on ABC/ESPN would make the cut.
Aikman received A LOT of attention for questioning the officiating and the league in regard to roughing-the-passer penalties, as well as calling out Patrick Mahomes for flopping.
“Oh, come on! I mean, he’s a runner. I could not disagree with that one more. He barely gets hit.” – Troy Aikman
“The two Houston players hit each other. That should not have been a foul.” – Russell Yurk
During an appearance on this week’s SI Media With Jimmy Traina, Aikman opened up about his calls during that game and the reaction to those officiating critiques.
“I know the officials have a tough job,” Aikman said. “The scrutiny that they’re under, as we’ve gotten more advanced with instant replay, those guys, it seems, have become more and more scrutinized.
“And the game has not become less controversial. It’s become more controversial. But then I just think we are at a point, and this is tipped a little bit because the league is partners with a number of these gambling services. So here you are promoting gambling, people are gambling more than they have ever before and those types of calls, there’s a lot at stake regardless, but especially when you’re considering there’s a lot of money that’s changing hands with these calls as well.
“So, I think that we owe it to the fans that we get it right, and I think that we are at a point and time where we can. We can get it more right. That was my position and just trying to lean on the NFL and say, ‘hey, we gotta fix this. We gotta address this in the offseason.’”
Given how strongly Aikman voiced his opinion and the praise he received for calling out the league, I asked the Hall of Fame quarterback if anyone from the NFL reached out to him.
“No,” said Aikman. “I never have. I’ve never heard from the league.”
Other topics discussed with Aikman on the podcast include how he found out his comments in the Texans-Chiefs game went viral, his famous 2019 tweet about Patrick Mahomes, advice he’d give Tom Brady on calling his first Super Bowl, the state of the Cowboys and his disdain for lateness.
You can listen to the full Aikman interview on SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast below or on Apple and Spotify.
2. The power of the Chiefs as a ratings draw was on full display during championship Sunday last weekend.
Buffalo-Kansas City was obviously going to outdraw the Washington-Philadelphia game because of the matchup and time slot, but the difference in viewership numbers is pretty astounding.
Bills-Chiefs drew 57.7 million viewers for CBS in the late window while Eagles-Commanders pulled in 44.2 million viewers on Fox. That is a significant difference.
According to Sports Media Watch, Washington-Philly was the least-watched NFL conference title game since Bills-Chiefs on CBS in 2021 (42.8 million) and the least-watched NFC championship game since Packers-49ers in ’20.
3. If you’re undecided about which team you will bet on in Super Bowl LIX, here are a few stats for you to consider.
Patrick Mahomes’ career record in NFL playoffs as a favorite of under a FG or an underdog:
Eagles DC Vic Fangio has faced Patrick Mahomes eight times (6 with Denver, twice with Miami). His teams are 0-8, and Mahomes has thrown 10 TDs and 2 INTs in those games.
4. Remember when referee Shawn Hochuli told the world that he could award the Eagles with a score if the Commanders kept intentionally jumping offsides during Sunday’s NFC championship game? Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels basically had the same reaction as me, you and everyone else watching the game.
5. I don’t think you need a lot of credibility to throw out hot takes on a hot take show, but Cam Newton saying he’d rather have an MVP award than Super Bowl title is a truly awful look.
Stephen A. Smith: “Cam, if you could give back that league MVP for a Super Bowl championship, would you do it?”
6. As I told you at the top, Troy Aikman is this week’s guest on SI Media With Jimmy Traina. Regular listeners know that my buddy Sal Licata from WFAN joins me every week to close out the episode with our “Traina Thoughts” segment. Sal couldn’t do the show this week because he was having cataract surgery and based on the picture he shared afterward, we’ll have a lot to discuss next week.
As for this week, WWE superstar, Seth Rollins, was kind enough to fill in for Sal on “Traina Thoughts.” Rollins, a big Chicago Bears fan, talked about the Super Bowl, his favorite NFL announcers, doing Radio Row, the Royal Rumble and more.
Rollins joins the podcast at the 1-hour mark.
7. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: It was 25 years ago today, in Episode 3 of Season 2, that we got one of Tony Soprano’s best NSFW explosions ever. The way that cereal bowl flew across the room was mesmerizing.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current FOX Sports analyst Troy Aikman made headlines during the Houston Texans-Kansas City Chiefs playoff game this past weekend for speaking out against the officiating and the NFL’s rules.
Aikman, who was calling the game alongside Joe Buck, didn’t hold back his criticism of the referees after a controversial call that went against the Texans. He expressed his frustration with the inconsistency and lack of accountability from the officials, stating that it was “ridiculous” and “embarrassing” for the league.
Aikman’s comments sparked a debate among fans and analysts, with some agreeing with his assessment and others defending the referees and the NFL’s policies. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it’s clear that Aikman isn’t afraid to speak his mind and call out the powers that be when he feels they are in the wrong.
As the playoffs continue and the Super Bowl approaches, it will be interesting to see if Aikman continues to be vocal about his opinions on the officiating and the league as a whole. Love him or hate him, you can’t deny that Aikman’s passion for the game and his willingness to speak out make for some compelling television.
ESPN’s Troy Aikman pulls no punches when it comes to officiating blunders. And despite the league’s tendency toward the supersensitive when it comes to criticism of officials, Aikman says he’s never gotten any blowback from 345 Park Avenue.
It’s possible that the league doesn’t raise its concerns to Aikman directly (as it should), but that it instead whines to his bosses instead. (Which has happened elsewhere. I’m told.)
Aikman realizes the job isn’t easy, but difficulty of profession doesn’t operate as insulation from criticism.
“I know the officials have a tough job,” Aikman told Traina. “The scrutiny that they’re under, as we’ve gotten more advanced with instant replay, those guys, it seems, have become more and more scrutinized.
“And the game has not become less controversial. It’s become more controversial. But then I just think we are at a point, and this is tipped a little bit because the league is partners with a number of these gambling services. So here you are promoting gambling, people are gambling more than they have ever before and those types of calls, there’s a lot at stake regardless, but especially when you’re considering there’s a lot of money that’s changing hands with these calls as well.
“So, I think that we owe it to the fans that we get it right, and I think that we are at a point and time where we can. We can get it more right. That was my position and just trying to lean on the NFL and say, ‘Hey, we gotta fix this. We gotta address this in the offseason.’”
He’s right. In late 2023, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones argued that the two teams in a given game submit to the possibility that the game’s outcome will be influenced by a bad call (which is always a good call for the other team). But as the NFL continues to profit from all things betting, those who have wagered on games aren’t making that same deal.
They don’t want to lose a wager based on a bad call. And, eventually and inevitably, there will be a sports-betting scandal that turns the NFL upside down.
Until it happens, the NFL will keep jamming sports books dollars inside its pockets. While also spending as little as possible to eliminate officiating errors.
Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Troy Aikman recently spoke out about his frustration with the officiating in the NFL, but he says he hasn’t heard from the league about his comments.
In an interview on a sports radio show, Aikman criticized the inconsistency of the officials and questioned their ability to make the right calls on the field. He also expressed concern about the impact that bad officiating could have on the integrity of the game.
Despite his outspoken comments, Aikman says he hasn’t received any communication from the NFL regarding his criticism. He stands by his remarks and believes that it’s important to hold the officials accountable for their actions.
It remains to be seen if the league will address Aikman’s concerns or if they will continue to ignore his remarks. In the meantime, Aikman remains a vocal advocate for improving the officiating in the NFL.
Since the end of the 2024 college football season, the UCLA Bruins have made significant changes to their coaching staff as they try to keep pace in the Big Ten.
UCLA’s most notable move to their staff was their decision to cut bait with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. In one season with the Bruins, Bieniemy struggled to generate a balanced offense and contributed to some of UCLA’s pitfalls in 2024.
But over a month after Bieniemy and the Bruins parted ways in December of 2024, the Bruins’ former offensive coordinator is garnering attention in the NFL.
In a post on X from Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, Bieniemy was a leading candidate in the New England Patriots offensive coordinator search and has “spoken with multiple NFL teams.”
Though there is no word on which teams have expressed interest in the former college and NFL coordinator, as coaching staffs across the league begin to fill out, Bieniemy should be considered a serious candidate for offensive coordinator openings.
Former Bruins offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is generating significant interest from multiple NFL teams for their head coaching vacancies. Bieniemy, who helped lead UCLA’s offense to new heights during his time with the Bruins, has proven himself to be a highly talented and innovative offensive mind.
With his track record of success at the college level, it’s no surprise that Bieniemy is now being pursued by NFL teams looking to inject some new energy and creativity into their offenses. His ability to develop and maximize the potential of his players, as well as his strategic play-calling, make him an attractive candidate for teams in need of a fresh perspective.
As the interview process continues and teams weigh their options, it’s clear that Bieniemy’s name will be one to watch as the NFL coaching carousel heats up. Stay tuned for more updates on his potential landing spot in the league.
After a week of practicing, the 2025 Senior Bowl is set to kick off on Saturday as players look to improve their NFL draft stock on a larger stage.
Numerous Senior Bowl participants have already shown NFL teams plenty of their skills in various drills during the week. Seeing how players perform in live game settings will always be most important for scouts, however.
Some of college football’s biggest stars in 2024 like quarterbacks Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and Dillon Gabriel are hoping to improve their stock on Saturday, as they look to enter the conversation of the top-tier signal callers in 2025.
The Senior Bowl is held annually at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, and typically features some of the top talents ahead of that season’s NFL draft.
American and National teams are tied at 8 headed into halftime. Alabama’s Jalen Milroe to take over at quarterback for the American squad in the second half.
Tulane’s Caleb Ransaw intercepts Shough
Shough makes a bad throw decision, which goes straight into the arms of Tulane safety Caleb Ransaw. Ransaw also made a big tackle on the drive.
Landon Jackson strip sacks Dart
Arkansas lineman Landon Jackson beats his man and gets to Dart, sacking the quarterback and forcing a fumble, which is recovered by the National team.
Nice play by the Razorback.
Dart throws 2-point pass to TeSlaa
Dart works through his progressions, finding TeSlaa in the back of the end zone for a two-point conversion. TeSlaa makes his second tough grab of the day, this time to tie the game at 8.
Dart scrambles for a score
Dart gets the American team on the board, as the pocket collapses and he escapes for a touchdown scramble.
Dart broke a tackle there near the end, showcasing his power and scrambling ability.
Jaxson Dart completes deep pass to Bech on flea flicker
American team dials up a flea flicker, and Dart throws a deep pass to Bech, who comes down with the pass over two defenders. Bech has three receptions for 54 yards so far.
That play might’ve been a touchdown if Dart put some more air under the ball.
Louisville’s Tyler Shough enters for Gabriel
Shough, who finished his seventh year of college football at Louisville after stints at Oregon and Texas Tech, enters at quarterback for the National team in relief of Dillon Gabriel.
Utah’s Junior Tafuna with the sack
Nice play by Tafuna, who gets to Leonard for the sack.
Riley Leonard with a couple nice throws
Leonard steps up in the pocket and fires a strike on third-and-12 to Arkansas’ Isaac TeSlaa, who comes down with the pass in traffic. Leonard has made some nice throws so far today.
Iowa’s Sebastian Castro forces, recovers fumble
Castro forces and recovers a fumble, giving the ball back to the National team.
There’s no replay review at the Senior Bowl, although video appeared to show the American team runner was down on contact, so the play stands.
Senior Bowl players honoring Tiger Bech
TCU’s Jack Bech, who just made a nice grab from Riley Leonard, is wearing No. 7 in honor of his brother, former Princeton player Tiger Bech, who died in the New Orleans attack on New Year’s Day.
Each player in the game is also wearing a No. 7 sticker on their helmets.
Bech was also named the top receiver on the American squad, according to coaches and players in the week leading up to the game.
Ollie Gordon throws trick play touchdown
Gordon catches a backward pass and tosses it downfield for Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins, who makes a great adjustment on the ball and comes down with the touchdown reception, showing off his length and size.
National team takes an 8-0 lead after Gabriel throws to Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo for the two-point conversion. Nice throw-and-catch by Gabriel and Arroyo there with the tight coverage.
USC’s Woody Marks picks up first down
Marks, who has plenty of experience as a pass catcher, catches a screen behind the line of scrimmage and picks up the first down.
Marks ran for 1,133 yards with nine touchdowns this season, putting himself firmly on the NFL draft radar.
Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II with quick start
Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II, who led the nation in rushing yards two seasons ago, starts the first drive with back-to-back nice runs.
Senior Bowl underway from Mobile
Miami’s Xavier Restrepo returns the kickoff, and we’re underway from the Senior Bowl. Dillon Gabriel and the National team to start first.
Riley Leonard, Dillon Gabriel to start at quarterback
Dillon Gabriel will start at quarterback for the National team, while Riley Leonard will start the first half and Jalen Milroe will start the second half for the American team.
Rhett Lewis will handle play-by-play duties on Saturday, with Charles Davis as the color analyst. NFL draft expert Daniel Jeremiah will also be on the call, with insider Tom Pelissero as the sideline reporter.
The 2025 Senior Bowl will air live on NFL Network, with streaming options available on the NFL Network app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
2025 Senior Bowl rosters
Here are the 2025 Senior Bowl rosters:
Quarterbacks
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Will Howard, Ohio State
Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Tyler Shough, Louisville
Running backs
Donovan Edwards, Michigan
Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
RJ Harvey, UCF
Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
Woody Marks, USC
Damien Martinez, Miami
Kalel Mullings, Michigan
Devin Neal, Kansas
Brashard Smith, SMU
Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Marcus Yarns, Delaware
Wide receivers
Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
Jack Bech, TCU
Pat Bryant, Illinois
Chimere Dike, Florida
Da’Quan Felton, Virginia Tech
Tai Felton, Maryland
Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Tez Johnson, Oregon
Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
Xavier Restrepo, Miami
Jalen Royals, Utah State
Arian Smith, Georgia
Kyle Williams, Washington State
Tight ends
Elijah Arroyo, Miami
Gavin Bartholomew, Pitt
Jake Briningstool, Clemson
CJ Dippre, Alabama
Harrold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
Gunnar Helm, Texas
Moliki Matavao, UCLA
Mason Taylor, LSU
Offensive linemen
Anthony Belton, NC State
Logan Brown, Kansas
Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
Garrett Dellinger, LSU
Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
Miles Frazier, LSU
Emery Jones Jr., LSU
Marcus Mbow, Purdue
Armand Membou, Missouri
Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Jonah Monheim, USC
Jack Nelson, Wisconsin
Tate Ratledge, Georgia
Jalen Rivers, Miami
Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech
Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Jackson Slater, Sacramento State
Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
Jalen Travis, Iowa State
Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
Jared Wilson, Georgia
Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Interior defensive linemen
Darius Alexander, Toledo
Yahya Black, Iowa
Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon
Alfred Collins, Texas
Joshua Farmer, Florida State
Ty Hamilton, Ohio State
Cam Jackson, Florida
Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
Deone Walker, Kentucky
Edge rushers
Vernon Broughton, Texas
Jordan Burch, Oregon
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Mike Green, Marshall
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Georgia
Jared Ivey, Ole Miss
Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Sai’vion Jones, LSU
Jah Joyner, Minnesota
Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
Ty Robinson, Nebraska
T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Barryn Sorrell, Texas
Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
David Walker, Central Arkansas
Linebackers
Eugene Asante, Auburn
Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon
Shemar James, Florida
Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota
Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
Jalen McLeod, Auburn
Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Tyreem Powell, Rutgers
Karene Reid, Utah
Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
Cornerbacks
BJ Adams, UCF
Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
Tommi Hill, Nebraska
Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
Mac McWilliams, UCF
Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
Darien Porter, Iowa State
Quincy Riley, Louisville
Jaylin Smith, USC
Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State
Safeties
Billy Bowman, Oklahoma
Sabastian Castro, Iowa
Maxen Hook, Toledo
Rayuan Lane III, Navy
Andrew Mukuba, Texas
Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
Jonas Sanker, Virginia
Dante Trader Jr., Maryland
Malik Verdon, Iowa State
Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin
Specialists
Austin Brinkman, West Virginia (LS)
James Burnip, Alabama (P)
Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida (P)
Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State (K)
Caden Davis, Ole Miss (K)
William Wagner, Michigan (LS)
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MOBILE, Ala. — A highlight-reel play at a Senior Bowl practice can put a draft prospect on everyone’s radar, lift his draft stock or elevate him to a new level, still months before picks are made in April.
The play was a long throw from Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe down the right sideline, perhaps a bit underthrown. Bech, a 6-foot-2 receiver from TCU, came back, turned around and made a leaping catch with two defenders on him.
He did it wearing an orange No. 7 jersey, not the No. 18 he wore at TCU while enjoying a breakout 2024 season, with 62 catches for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.
This week, he’s wearing his brother’s number.
Martin “Tiger” Bech, 27, a former Princeton receiver and New York stockbroker, was killed in the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day, one of 14 victims as a man drove a truck through a crowd. This week is the first time Jack has had the chance to return to the normalcy of football, playing in the showcase game for NFL prospects.
“Me and my family have definitely felt all the love and support from everybody, and it’s really helped us try to make the most out of this situation,” said Bech, who is from nearby Lafayette, La., and will have 30-plus family members and friends cheering for him at Saturday’s game.
Bech (rhymes with “mesh”) isn’t the only Senior Bowl player who will pay tribute to Martin at the game. Every player on both teams will have a sticker on the back of his helmet, with the number 7 in orange-and-black tiger stripes.
Bech also has a more permanent reminder of his brother. As he talked to reporters on the field after practice, he took the jersey off, showing a pair of new tattoos. The first, on his collarbone under his left shoulder, reads “7 To Heaven” in script, and over his heart, he has in Roman numerals the dates of his brother’s birth and death: “I.XVIII.MCMXCVII-I.I.MMXXV.”
“I’ve got angel wings on me,” Bech said when asked about wearing his brother’s number. “I’ve got the greatest guardian angel of them all, pulling me to where I am now. This was his last test for me, knowing if I can get past this, anything that’s thrown at me will be nothing compared to this.”
Jack Bech shows reporters the tattoos on his chest that he got in remembrance of his slain brother.
It has been a difficult month for Bech, dealing with the sudden loss of his brother, but it’s also given him a new sense of gratitude for the time he has, for the privilege to play the game he loves, knowing how quickly things can be taken away. This week is his best chance to convince the NFL he’s talented enough to continue playing on Sundays this fall and beyond.
“I’m so blessed to be in a position to be in front of these teams, so I love this,” Bech said. “I wake up every morning and I thank God for putting me in this position, to make the most of every opportunity I get.”
Bech is seen as a mid-round draft prospect, with physical play, sharp route-running and the skill to make contested catches in the air like the one he made Wednesday. Catching passes is a family business — Jack and Martin’s uncle, Brett, played receiver at LSU and for three seasons with the Saints from 1997-99.
A year ago, Bech wasn’t on the radar of the NFL or the Senior Bowl, having totaled four touchdowns in his first three years of college, including two at LSU. But he emerged in a big way, especially in the second half of the season, totaling 647 yards and six touchdowns in the final five games. In TCU’s season finale, he caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to give the Horned Frogs the lead for good in a win over Stanford. That led to him declaring as an underclassmen for the draft, and Saturday is his big chance to introduce himself to the NFL.
“I want teams to know there’s a high level to my game speed. I can stretch the field,” he said. “I know the game super well, all the little nuances, being able to attack coverages. No matter who steps in front of me, I don’t flinch and give it my best every time.”
Greg Auman is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He previously spent a decade covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Bay Times and The Athletic. You can follow him on Twitter at @gregauman.
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TCU wide receiver Jack Bech has always had a special motivation driving him to succeed on the football field: his late brother’s memory.
Bech’s older brother, a talented football player himself, tragically passed away before he could fulfill his own dreams of playing in the NFL. This loss has fueled Bech’s determination to not only honor his brother’s memory, but to also chase his own dreams of making it to the next level.
Now, Bech is showcasing his skills at the Senior Bowl, hoping to catch the eye of NFL scouts and coaches. With his speed, route-running ability, and strong hands, he has already impressed many with his performance on the field.
But for Bech, this isn’t just about football. It’s about carrying on his brother’s legacy and making him proud. As he continues to chase his NFL dreams, he knows that his brother will always be watching over him, cheering him on every step of the way.
Stay tuned as Jack Bech continues to make his mark at the Senior Bowl and beyond, inspired by the memory of his beloved brother. The NFL may be his next destination, but his brother’s spirit will always be his guiding light.
Fans will be able to turn another page in the NFL Draft calendar Saturday as the Reese’s Senior Bowl is played in Mobile, Alabama. Several top prospects have already bowed out of the game, but the stage is set for others to continue building upon the momentum created through this week of practices.
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard will start the first half for the American team while Alabama’s Jalen Milroe will get the second half. Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart is also expected to see the field early, according to NFL Media. Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel gets the start at quarterback for the National Team.
We’ll be providing live updates, highlights and analysis below, but here’s how to watch the NFL Draft all-star event.
Senior Bowl where to watch
Date: Saturday, Feb. 1 | Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, Alabama)
The Senior Bowl is one of the most anticipated events in the NFL Draft season, as top college prospects showcase their skills in front of scouts and coaches. If you can’t make it to Mobile, Alabama for the game, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with live updates for the 2025 Senior Bowl.
Time:
The Senior Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.
TV Channel:
You can catch all the action on the NFL Network, which will be broadcasting the game live.
Where to Watch:
If you don’t have access to the NFL Network, you can also stream the game live on the NFL app or website.
Highlights:
We’ll be providing live updates and highlights throughout the game, so you won’t miss a single play or standout performance.
Standouts:
Keep an eye out for standout players such as the top quarterback prospects, defensive standouts, and potential first-round picks. The Senior Bowl is a great opportunity for these players to make a statement and improve their draft stock.
Don’t miss out on all the action from the 2025 Senior Bowl – stay tuned for live updates and analysis right here!
