The National Football League (NFL) is eagerly anticipating Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. These two teams were widely regarded as the top contenders in their respective conferences, and now they will face off to determine the next champion of the league.
While the 49ers are considered the slight favorites, it is hard to bet against the Chiefs and their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. History has shown that the team with the best quarterback often comes out on top in the Super Bowl, and Kansas City is hoping for a similar outcome this time. Comparatively, Brock Purdy, the 49ers’ quarterback, is no match for Mahomes.
However, Purdy’s unexpected rise to stardom raises an interesting question: which current NFL quarterbacks have the potential to lead their teams to a Super Bowl victory? Former quarterback Rich Gannon, speaking on NBC, named three players whom he believes have what it takes to win it all.
“I think you can win a Super Bowl with Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence,” Gannon stated.
Jared Goff stands out as the most impressive among this group, having led the Detroit Lions to the NFC Championship Game and coming close to defeating the 49ers. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield exceeded expectations in his debut season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is expected to perform even better with another year of experience under his belt. Trevor Lawrence, on the other hand, is widely regarded as the most talented of the three, although his inconsistencies on the field may raise some concerns.
In the end, football fans will have the opportunity to witness whether Mahomes can secure his third championship ring or if Purdy can finally silence his critics once and for all.