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55 Most Interesting Facts About Super Bowl 55
The best NFL facts to know Super Bowl 55, including two generational GOATs facing off, historic offenses, and more!
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The biggest sports event in the world takes place in Tampa, FL with a showdown between Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both sides have an insane amount of talent, led by QBs Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, as this game could be pivotal in future GOAT discussions. There are plenty of elite weapons as well with Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Antonio Brown all looking to bring home the Lombardi Trophy.
Here are the 55 most interesting facts about Super Bowl 55:
Brady and Mahomes are in familiar territories to try to add another ring to their collection.
Tom Brady is old enough to be Patrick Mahomes’ father.
Buccaneers will go into the Super Bowl with a big advantage being at home.
Sarah Thomas will break boundaries for women everywhere with a groundbreaking appearance in the big game.
Tom Brady is no stranger to the Super Bowl, and will go back on the big stage once again.
Patrick Mahomes is already making history at such a young age.
Mahomes holds the all-time NFL records through 53 career GP (including playoffs) in the Super Bowl era for:
All Mahomes has done so far in his Chiefs career is win.
Tom Brady has been the only QB capable of outscoring Mahomes in a game that matters so far.
Tom Brady winning in the playoffs is automatic.
Most QB Playoff wins in NFL history:
The last 7 Super Bowl QBs featured a current or former Patriots QB:
Fans are lucky to be able to witness two of the greatest athletes during the same time.
Tom Brady wasted no time to make his mark in Tampa Bay.
No QB has ever been able to win a Super Bowl in both conferences… yet.
Limited amount of fans will be able to enjoy the Super Bowl, including frontline heroes who are fighting Covid-19.
After dominating the AFC for the past 2 decades, Brady took the NFC by storm in his debut season.
Buccaneers went from a Wildcard team to beating their division rival Saints and make their way to the Super Bowl.
Since 2002, Super Bowl appearances has been well spread through the divisions.
Tom Brady is been dominating the NFL for decades now, and doesn’t seem be slowing down anytime soon.
In addition to the fact that they are on their home field, Tampa Bay will also be able to wear the lucky white jersey.
Mahomes is not only putting up insane numbers, but also carrying the Chiefs to wins.
It is scary to see what Mahomes can do already at such a young age.
NFL will have two of the most clutch QBs facing off on Sunday.
Tom Brady can connect with any receiver that’s out there.
The number on Tom Brady’s birth certificate has been completely irrelevant as he defies the odds.
Defenses are scared to blitz Mahomes, as he will make them pay.
Tampa Bay’s D-Line against KC’s depleted O-Line will be the matchup to watch on Sunday.
No matter how hard they try, Jerry Rice’s Super Bowl records will unlikely be touched anytime soon.
Most REC YDS by TE in a season in NFL history (including postseason):
2. 2011 Rob Gronkowski (1,585)
3. 2011 Jimmy Graham (1,468)
4. 2018 Travis Kelce (1,467)
5. 2019 Travis Kelce (1,436)
6. 2015 Rob Gronkowski (1,403)
Kelce has officially cemented himself as the best TE in the NFL during 2020.
The Mahomes-Kelce connection in the playoffs is about as automatic as it gets
Travis Kelce’s last 5 years are arguably the greatest 5-year run by a TE in NFL history.
Travis Kelce dominated the Bills in the AFC Conference Championship game.
The Chiefs duo are the scariest sights for a defense in the NFL.
Buccaneers DBs will be tested vs. 3 elite weapons in the Super Bowl who have thrived in the postseason.
Only duos with 1,000+ REC YDS each this season:
The Cheetah will go the distance for the 6 points.
Three of the best deep threats in the league will face off on Sunday.
Mike Evans has consistently been an elite WR since joining the NFL.
Mike Evans is becoming one of the best WRs in Tampa Bay history.
Tampa’s No.1 WR showed up when it mattered the most.
Highest PASS RTG when targeted since 2006:
1. 2011 Rob Gronkowski (142.5)
2. 2020 Davante Adams (136.9)
3. 2014 Randall Cobb (134.4)
4. 2020 Tyreek Hill (133.0)
If the Chiefs win, it will be unprecedented considering their injuries to their O-Line.
Andy Reid and Bruce Arians will be going for it whenever the opportunity presents itself.
The Honey Badger has a knack for picking off the QB.
Chiefs got themselves a diamond in the rough with Sneed.
L’Jarius Sneed surprised plenty of people, stepping up for the Chiefs in 2020.
Tampa Bay’s No.1 CB has struggled so far in these playoffs.
Frank Clark has been feasting on opponents the past 2 playoffs.
Ronald Jones can be a major factor in this game.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire was another great pick made by the Chiefs in 2020.
Andy Reid will hope to add another win to his playoff total on Sunday.
In just his first year, Tom Brady has already won the Conference as many times as a few legends
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