Janice R. Andrews
The NFL playoffs are in full swing, with 14 teams battling for a shot at Super Bowl LIX on February 9th. Yahoo Sports analysts have made their bold predictions for the postseason, highlighting their picks for wild-card winners, the MVP, and the next Super Bowl champion.
The Kansas City Chiefs dominate predictions, with three experts anticipating they’ll achieve an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl win. Meanwhile, two analysts place their bets on the Baltimore Ravens to disrupt the Chiefs’ reign and claim the AFC crown.
The NFC race is just as intriguing. While two writers believe the Detroit Lions are poised for their long-awaited Super Bowl appearance, others are backing the Philadelphia Eagles, who have been neck-and-neck with the Lions all season.
Wild-card weekend promises excitement and unpredictability. The panel unanimously chose the AFC winners, but their NFC predictions were split, ensuring drama and surprises from the opening games.
Super Bowl forecasts include:
- Chiefs vs. Eagles: Chiefs win 28–24 or 34–31.
- Chiefs vs. Lions: Chiefs win 31–27.
- Ravens vs. Lions: Ravens win 30–27.
- Ravens vs. Eagles: Ravens win 31–20.
As the playoffs heat up, fans can anticipate nail-biting matchups, standout performances, and memorable moments on the road to crowning the next NFL champion. The action kicks off this weekend—get ready!
