Patriots Daily: Super Bowl 58 Edition

Super Bowl 58 takes place today in Las Vegas. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers (as anyone reading this already knows). It is a rematch of Super Bowl 54, which the Chiefs won 31-20.

At least on paper, Kansas City has a much tougher matchup this time. The Chiefs have lost Pro Bowl players Tyreek Hill, Frank Clark, and Tyrann Mathieu from that championship squad. Meanwhile, the 49ers have boosted their roster with additions like Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trent Williams.

Although the New England Patriots are not participating in this year’s game, other NFL fans will have little sympathy for Patriots Nation. The Patriots 11 Super Bowl appearances are the most in NFL history. Their six Lombardi Trophies are tied for the most.

If the Chiefs can prevail today they will become the first back-to-back champions since the 2003-2004 Patriots. If San Francisco wins, they join New England and Pittsburgh as the only six-time Super Bowl champions.

Also in today’s Patriots Daily…

Super Bowl 58 News

Patriots Football Now – Kelley: Mahomes GOAT discussions are extremely premature

NFL.com – Six vital Super Bowl matchups, who has the edge?

Pro Football Network – Looking back at thrilling SB 57

Yardbarker –Report: Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney out for SB 58

ESPN – 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan not worried about narratives

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Football Fun Fact of the Day

Tight end is the only position to never win a Super Bowl MVP, aside from the offensive line, kickers, and punters.

Rob Gronkowski is the game’s all-time leader among tight ends in receptions (29), receiving yards (364), and receiving touchdowns (five).

Tweet of the Day

Tweet of the Day comes from Pats Buzz, with Malcolm Butler making the greatest play in the game’s 53-year history…

Not a Super Bowl Sunday if you don’t rewatch Malcolm Butler crushing the Seahawks dreams. pic.twitter.com/mVKoRYyifq

— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) February 11, 2024