The Road To The Super Bowl Has Nothing To Day With Kansas City…
1) Seattle Seahawks (14–3)
Upside: The most complete team left—top-tier point differential, elite defense, and the ability to win in multiple game scripts.
Downsides:
- If the offense is forced into sustained dropback mode, efficiency narrows
- Skill-position depth becomes a real variable at this stage
- Pressure of expectation is now entirely on them
2) Denver Broncos (14–3)
Upside: Defense built for January—disciplined, explosive-play resistant, and dominant in high-leverage situations.
Downsides:
- Red-zone offense can stall into field goals
- Turnovers under interior pressure are the primary vulnerability
- Must prove they can win if the game turns into a shootout
3) New England Patriots (14–3)
Upside: Best situational football team remaining—clock control, field position, and mistake avoidance travel anywhere.
Downsides:
- Run game lacks consistent push against elite fronts
- Offensive margin tightens if forced away from script
- Penalties at inopportune moments can erase long drives
4) Jacksonville Jaguars (13–4)
Upside: Hottest team entering Championship Weekend—balanced offense/defense profile with strong late-season confidence.
Downsides:
- Red-zone execution must be near-perfect against elite defenses
- Pass protection versus top-tier edge rushers is the key stress point
- Any turnover spike removes their efficiency advantage immediately
Big-Picture Read
- Seattle has the cleanest Super Bowl résumé, but also the most pressure.
- Denver wins if the game stays disciplined and defensive.
- New England survives on control and precision, not explosion.
- Jacksonville is the momentum team—dangerous if they start fast.
