Spec Sports’ Super Bowl Predictions

“The Buffalo Bills are finally approaching the promised land. After losing the most intense playoff game of last season to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bills have already shown dominance in their week one victory against the defending champion Rams. Powered by Josh Allen’s rushing and passing, the Bills feature one of the league’s strongest offenses. Though they will likely have to face the Chiefs again in the AFC finals, the Chiefs have since lost key pieces including Tyreek Hill and Tyrann Mathieu. With this weakness in the AFC and the early defeat of former first seed Titans to the up-and-coming New York Giants, it is easy to imagine the Bills taking it all the way to this year’s big game and defeating whatever the NFC has to offer this year.” —Khush Wadhwa, sophomore

“I’m not a big football fan, so I decided to search up the standings for this one. I think the New York Giants will finally do it this year, after seeing that they’re currently 2-0 and are first place in their division. A strong start is essential for any football team, and a 2-0 start is certainly encouraging for any team. Using math, they have a 100 percent winning record, which means they’re on pace to go 17-0. This is definitely their year. Go Giants!” —John Jay Wang, sophomore

“I'm gonna take a shot in the dark, and go with the Philadelphia Eagles. They looked pretty unstoppable in their first two games. It’s starting to seem as though Jalen Hurts finally understands that this is his team to lead, and has stepped into that role beautifully. With the offseason trade acquiring superstar receiver AJ Brown to stretch the field, a lot of passing stress has been lifted off Hurts and Heisman winner Devonta Smith. Their 2-0 start is not credited only to their pass game, but their dual threat offense. With one of the top offensive lines, the running game in Philly should be lethal with the likes of Hurts and running back Miles Sanders. Their defense, led by corner back Darius Slay, does not seem to disappoint, coming off a huge game against the Minnesota Vikings in which they showed off their ballhawk side. The only concern about this team should be whether or not Jalen Hurts can perform in the postseason coming off a huge loss to the Bucs in the 2021 NFC Wildcard round, but with such a start to the season, I don't see a team that can contain this offense at its peak.” —Efe Kilic, senior

“I think this is finally going to be the year Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens crack through and win a chip. Injuries after injuries have held back their roster from what seemed like a promising season last year. When Jackson and company are healthy, they’re a deadly matchup for anyone in the league. This is going to be the best version of Lamar we’ve ever seen—let’s hope the supporting cast can surround him with enough talent to win it all.” —Taee Chi, senior

“Jimmy Garoppolo is taking the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl this year. Amid quarterback drama, the legend Jimmy G is back, and the 49ers’s odds to get to the Super Bowl have increased. Because of their success last year with a very similar roster, there’s no question that they can run it back. With George Kittle returning and the Niners back in routine, they can build off their NFC Championship playoff run last year to go all the way. Jimmy is in the perfect position to be a hero to San Francisco and bring home a ring.” —Ava Quarles, junior