The Super Bowl has become almost like a national holiday in the United States with families and friends getting together to watch the big game. Almost as important as the game is the food that people will consume.
According to Laurie Dixon of the Readers Digest, American's are expected to eat 1.4 billion chicken wings during the big game. There will also be plenty of pizza, ribs, chips, and salsa, and even a few beers consumed.
With most of the food, there is a player in the game that is similar. Let's breakdown some of the most popular foods, and how they compared to a Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers player.
Jimmy Garoppolo – Ribs
Ribs can be a staple of any Super Bowl party, but they have to be just right. If the wrong rub or sauce is used on them, they won't turn out great. That compares a lot to the play of the 49ers quarterback. He can play really well, but conditions need to be almost perfect for him to have success.
During the first couple of games of the playoffs, he hasn't had to throw the ball a lot, but that might have to change during the Super Bowl. So will the conditions be perfect for Garoppolo, or will his ribs be cooked a little too long during the biggest moment of his career?
49ers Running Backs – Seven-Layer Dip
Seven-layer dip can be made in many different ways, but one of the most popular includes refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, green onions, and tomatoes. The 49ers running game might not have seven layers, but each of the three guys brings a little something different to the team that is crucial for winning games.
Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman, and Matt Bredia all usually play a key role in most games. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is also brought in sometimes in running plays, so he could be an extra topping like black olives or maybe a little hot sauce.
Tortilla Chips and Salsa – Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce
Chips and Salsa don't have much success on their own but throw them together and they are a perfect snack. When Patrick Mahomes is looking for someone to make a big catch he usually looks Travis Kelce's way. He might not look his way for a quarter, but when he needs a play, especially in the red zone, Kelce is the guy.
Depending on the game sometimes Kelce might be a mild salsa, but when he makes a few big plays in a row, he gets extra spicy.
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