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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will represent the NFC against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs when Super Bowl LV finally rolls around this Sunday.
Of course, the surging Buccaneers are led by future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, who will appear in his 10th Super Bowl while seeking title No. 7. With Patrick Mahomes under center in Kansas City after becoming last year's Super Bowl MVP, the Buccaneers' stout defense will no doubt have quite the tall task on its hands come Sunday in Tampa Bay.
But thanks to the presence of Brady and the fact that the Buccaneers will be playing in Tampa Bay, the NFC champions absolutely have a shot at dethroning Mahomes and the favored Chiefs.
1. Tom Brady will throw for more yards than Patrick Mahomes
Even at the age of 43, it is simply impossible to count out Tom Brady, who proved over two decades with the New England Patriots that he is capable of accomplishing the unthinkable time and time again. However, this season's run through the postseason might be his most impressive feat to date — especially if Brady can capture his seventh Super Bowl.
It is no secret that in order for the Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV, Brady is going to have to have a huge game. Luckily for the Buccaneers, Brady always shines at the perfect moments, and this Sunday will be no different.
Expect Brady to throw for more yards than Patrick Mahomes in an epic quarterback duel.
2. Buccaneers will force multiple turnovers
Even though Patrick Mahomes will enter Super Bowl LV as a former league MVP, former Super Bowl MVP and a defending Super Bowl champion, he is still human. With the superstar signal-caller dealing with multiple injuries in addition to the fact that the Chiefs will be without both of the team's starting offensive tackles, expect the Buccaneers' defense to feast on the home turf.
Even with Mahomes and company sporting a slew of talented weapons on offense, Tampa Bay's defense is dangerous. It is safe to say that the loss of the Chiefs' tandem of offensive tackles will allow the Buccaneers to pressure Mahomes, who has been a bit less mobile than usual as of late.
With that in mind, Tampa Bay — and specifically the team's defensive secondary — will cause multiple turnovers come Sunday.
3. Buccaneers will score more than 30 points
The Buccaneers' offense will need to score some serious points on Sunday if the NFC South franchise is going to pull off the upset in Super Bowl LV. With Mahomes and the Chiefs staring down Tampa Bay from across the field, the Buccaneers will need to do everything in their power to keep up on the scoreboard.
However, Tom Brady has a litany of talented players at his disposal on offense, so the legendary signal-caller should be ready to spread the football all over the field while utilizing each and every asset he has. Whether it is wide receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, or tight ends Cameron Brate and Rob Gronkowski, or running backs Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette, Brady will need to share the rock in order to outscore the opposing Chiefs. The 43-year-old quarterback certainly didn't change teams to lose once reaching the Super Bowl, and the longtime Patriots standout will once again come through when it matters most.
Expect Brady and the Buccaneers to score more than 30 points against the Chiefs, which leads us to this final bold prediction.
4. Buccaneers will defeat Chiefs
If Tom Brady has the Buccaneers' offense clicking on all cylinders and the defense manages to do just enough to slow down the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, the NFC champions will come away with a victory this Sunday. It is so difficult to repeat as a back-to-back Super Bowl champion, with the Chiefs already accomplishing quite the impressive feat by winning consecutive AFC titles.
On the other hand, Brady and the Buccaneers have certainly encountered their ups-and-downs throughout this season. However, Tampa Bay is no doubt playing its best football of the season at the present moment. Even at a whopping 43 years old, it will be very difficult to prevent Brady from claiming yet another Lombardi Trophy.
Thanks to the presence of the Buccaneers' uber-talented skill position players alongside a defense that can force turnovers and take over a game, Tampa Bay can absolutely pull off this upset. A lot has to go right for the Buccaneers, but if it ultimately does, expect Brady and company to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
