Super Bowl LVII is the biggest day in American sport and one of the biggest events set to take place in 2023.
Naturally then, the week is filled with predictions and prognostications about what will unfold on the field.
But we’re going to go for a slightly different approach.
We’re forecasting the headlines that will make the newspapers sorry internet buzz when the reporters file their stories.
Kelce Brothers Surprise Everyone by Downplaying Sibling Rivalry
One of the most overplayed stories of the week is the battle of the brothers, Travis and Jason Kelce lining up for the two participating teams.
Every network has done their bit on the “sibling rivalry” with their mother even getting involved.
Donna Kelce really brought her sons Jason and Travis cookies to Super Bowl Opening Night 🥹pic.twitter.com/UOMWfqLl7B
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 7, 2023
But in a surprise move, both Kelce brothers are going to spend the game treating their brother like just a guy on the other team, doing their best to kill off the storyline.
Side note: half and half jerseys are never acceptable but for the Kelce parent, it is almost a justifiable move, although we’d like her to choose her favourite son by kickoff.
Andy Reid Searches for a Cheeseburger During Halftime Break Instead of Talking to his Team
Big Red loves his burgers (who doesn’t?) and with a fair bit of big game experience on hand, he decides to leave the halftime talk to his players.
If a fan spots him on the concourse, will they let him cut the line?
The best gift for the best coach ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2Nvw6Oz3BO
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 24, 2022
Patrick Mahomes Pass Declared “Greatest Throw Ever” Despite Hitting Fan in Row D
It happened in Super Bowl LV, when Mahomes made a spectacular throw while horizontal to the ground.
Could a bunch of incomplete passes really be considered "highlights"? @PSchrags takes us through the "best of" Patrick Mahomes's "nightmare" Super Bowl. And, he's not the only one who was impressed… pic.twitter.com/OMKk3QnC7H
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) February 10, 2021
Many “experts” lauded this as the best throw they have ever seen in the NFL despite it going right through the hands of a Buccaneers defender into the face of the intended receiver.
Perhaps Jeff in the stands will catch it.
Nick Sirianni Spends Entire Sideline Interview Making Eyes at the Camera
The head coach of the Eagles knows where to find the camera operator and will make sure he is staring into your soul.
LMAO!!! pic.twitter.com/a1IysW4Cs0
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 22, 2023
Every Super Bowl Party Has One Guy Watching National Anthem With Stopwatch in Hand
At the time of writing, the number was set at 125.5 seconds for the national anthem.
Someone is going to be counting on a LONG anthem from Chris Stapleton.
Super Bowl LVII pregame entertainment lineup announced; Chris Stapleton to sing national anthemhttps://t.co/JTbERVuhoj pic.twitter.com/W7wI5bKHKV
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 24, 2023
Jordan Mailata’s Sporting Background Misidentified
It’s a step in the right direction that the American networks recognise the Eagles’ left tackle having a background in a sport played primarily outside the 50 states.
Eagles selected Australian rugby player Jordan Mailata with the 233rd pick.
He's 6'8, 346 pounds and has never played football #NFLDraft https://t.co/EbSpt8YiJh pic.twitter.com/jQgbSny8Ei
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 28, 2018
But it is a near certainty that they will mix up what sport he actually played, in fact, the very unofficial market has that option priced at $1.01.
Currently in the unofficial market, “Australian Rules Football” is a dominant favourite for the incorrectly identified background, the generic “rugby” term a close second followed by the specific code names of rugby union and rugby league a long way behind.
Rhianna’s Halftime Show Universally Lauded
Because are we really expecting anything different from her?
Rihanna on her #HalftimeShow set list 👀 #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/qs4nOum1M8
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) February 9, 2023
Both Teams Claim “Nobody Believes in Us” Despite Successful Seasons
When you have two teams that have been among the Super Bowl betting favourites all year and the pundits have spent all season debating whether or not they are the best team in the league, the disrespect card is a hard one to play.
Even so, get ready for a number of players to still find some tiny, miniscule quote to take out of context and claim that they have just received the biggest criticism in human history.
Apparently Patrick Mahomes being a near unanimous MVP does not qualify as enough respect according to some Kansas City Chiefs players…
"Burrowhead my a**!"@tkelce is pumped! 😂 pic.twitter.com/PIXAjfAU6z
— NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) January 30, 2023
Plenty of Jokes Made About New York Jets Absence From Super Bowl
It’s been 54 years since the Jets last played in the Super Bowl… and we’re backing that to extend to 55 years in 12 months.
I’ve had a better life then Jets fans the last decade and I spent 3 of those years in prison, respectfully of course.
— Ryan D Leaf (@RyanDLeaf) November 22, 2022