Super Bowl

Plaxico Burress caught what proved to be the game-winning touchdown in one of the most famous Super Bowls in NFL history to end the 2007 season, and now New York Giants fans have the opportunity to own the ring he earned if they have tens of thousands of dollars sitting around.

Burress' Super Bowl XLII ring is listed for auction on Heritage Auctions and, as of Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, has a high bid of $67,500 with 13 days remaining.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk noted "it'll surely go much higher than that" seeing how Martellus Bennett's Super Bowl LI ring recently sold for more than $88,000.

Burress didn't just win the ring, he was a major part of the effort.

His touchdown catch from Eli Manning with 39 seconds remaining came just two plays after David Tyree's famous helmet catch and gave the Giants the lead for good. New York's win prevented Tom Brady and the New England Patriots from completing an undefeated season with a Super Bowl title.

The Patriots entered Super Bowl XLII undefeated, but that ended with some help from Eli Manning and David Tyree's helmet. 😤 @Giants pic.twitter.com/MA9SUX4evG

— NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2022

While Brady won seven Lombardi Trophies in his legendary career, the loss still stands out as one of the most memorable games he ever played.

As for Burress, he suited up for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Giants and New York Jets during his career from 2000 to 2012. That was the one Super Bowl he won, although he reached the playoffs five other times.

Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls during his legendary career, but even that isn't enough to avoid trolling for the three he lost.

And he believes preventing the feelings from coming with a Super Bowl loss is another pressure point for Patrick Mahomes as the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback pursues his fourth career Lombardi Trophy in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brady explained his thought process during a Saturday discussion with Colin Cowherd (19:25 mark) and joked about some of the trolling he still faces from his Super Bowl losses:

"When you lose this game, this is on your resume forever. A loss in the Super Bowl matters more than any loss that you're ever going to be a part of. When I go to Philly and they go 'Philly Special, Philly Special," and I'm at the Knicks game with my son and Spike Lee, I throw him a ball, and he puts the ball up and catches it on his head like the helmet catch, I mean that was 17 years ago and I'm still living that thing down.

"No one remembers the loss I had to Peyton in the 2015 Championship Game. Noone talks about the 2013 loss to Denver in the Championship Game. Noone talks about the loss to the Ravens in the 2012 AFC Championship Game. They all tell me about the losses in the Super Bowls, though.

"So I think the challenging thing, if you look at Patrick for example, you want to win this game if you're Patrick. Because if you don't, you're 3-2 in Super Bowls, and it's not a great feeling. So there is a lot of pressure, certainly from my standpoint as I got older and I realized the enormity of this game and how important it is to actually win this game."

It likely doesn't help Brady that some of his Super Bowl losses are so memorable. Two of the losses came to Eli Manning and the New York Giants, including in the 2007 season when the New England Patriots were one win away from completing an undefeated campaign but failed to do so, in part, because of David Tyree's famous helmet catch.

17 years ago today...

The Helmet Catch. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qyAyRaMb09

— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2025

And the one to the Eagles to end the 2017 season was a back-and-forth thriller with Nick Foles getting the last laugh in a 41-33 win that included him catching a touchdown on the Philly Special trick play.

As for Mahomes, he is 3-1 in Super Bowls with that one loss coming against Brady.

Brady is best known for his success on the Patriots, but he led the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl title over Mahomes' Chiefs to end the 2020 campaign. Tampa Bay largely cruised to a 31-9 victory, which is a head-to-head result that could be magnified even further in the coming years as Mahomes plays himself into conversations about the greatest of all-time.

Brady is still largely seen as the GOAT for now, but Mahomes is just 29 years old and will be more than halfway to the legend's Super Bowl title total if he can defeat the Eagles on Sunday.

Yet a loss could haunt him forever if those same Philadelphia fans who still taunt Brady for Super Bowl LII have anything to say about it.

Super Bowl Sunday has arrived! Early Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face off for the right to call themselves NFL champions. The game is set to be an intriguing matchup that should also include a bit of history.

Kansas City, for example, has a chance to become the league's first-ever team to win three straight Super Bowls. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes can win his fourth Lombardi Trophy before the age of 30, while Eagles running back Saquon Barkley can set a new NFL record for combined rushing yards in the regular season and playoffs.

These are facts that may interest more casual fans, though many of them may not even be tuning in for the on-field action.

The Super Bowl has become a global sensation, and the surrounding festivities have become an entertainment event in their own right. Music fans are in for a treat, as Super Bowl LIX is set to feature a parade of talented musical artists and icons.

Super Bowl LIX

Who: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs

When: Sunday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Where: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans

TV and Live Stream: Fox, Telemundo, Fox Deportes, NFL+

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New Orleans is a storied city with a deep and rich musical heritage. Some of the city's musical history will take center stage during the pregame ceremonies of Super Bowl LIX.

Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will perform "America the Beautiful," Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and Jon Batiste will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner." All of the artists hail from the New Orleans area or Louisiana.

"The Super Bowl is a rare moment to unite fans around the world, and this year's performers will bring the energy, soul and vibrant sounds of the region to a global stage, as we kickoff Super Bowl LIX with a celebration to remember," NFL head of music Seth Dudowsky said in a league press release.

Trombone Shorty, real name Trey Andrews, is an acclaimed fusion musician who will perform alongside Dingle, a contemporary Christian singer. Ledisi Young is a singer-songwriter and actress, whose song "Anything for You" won the 2021 Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

While some fans may best know Batiste as the former music director and bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. he's also a five-time Grammy winner, singer and multi-instrumental artist.

Fans can expect a hefty helping of Louisiana flavor—and a whole lot of talent—before kickoff.

Coming home to sing the anthem at the Super Bowl next week🙏🏾God bless🙏🏾🇺🇸 #SBLIX @RocNation @NFL @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/R12QrxePiR

— jon batiste (@JonBatiste) February 3, 2025

Fans can also expect a memorable performance from hip-hop superstar, Grammy winner and 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar.

Lamar, fresh off five Grammy wins for his 2024 hit "Not Like Us" has performed at the Super Bowl before. He appeared alongside artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Eminem and Mary J. Blige at Super Bowl LVI. However, he's back as a headliner and

The 37-year-old has promised to bring a bit of "storytelling" to this year's performance.

"I've always been very open about storytelling through all my catalog and my history of music," Lamar said, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. "...I like to always carry on that sense of, make people listen, but also see and think a little."

Lamar won't be alone for the halftime show. Grammy winner SZA, a frequent collaborator with Lamar, is also scheduled to perform. SZA was featured on the songs "Luther" and "Gloria" on Lamar's latest album GNX, and Lamar appears thrilled about the two sharing Sunday's stage.

"For me personally, watching her career and where she's come from, it's amazing to see," Lamar said, per Terrell. "...She always had it. And I'm just honored to be next to a talent."

While no other guest artists have officially been announced, it would be a mild surprise if there isn't a surprise appearance or two. Lamar has performed alongside numerous artists on stage or in the studio throughout his career—from Eminem and Beyoncé to Taylor Swift and Imagine Dragons—meaning just about anyone could show up on stage on Sunday night.

It should be quite the evening of entertainment, and fans will get to take in a football game too.

Super Bowl LIX will, first and foremost, be a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to determine this year's NFL champion. However, the Super Bowl has become as much of a global entertainment event as it is a contest, and things will be no different this year in New Orleans.

Plenty of fans will tune in to see if Patrick Mahomes can win his fourth Lombardi Trophy before the age of 30 or if Saquon Barkley can break Terrell Davis' record for the most rushing yards in a season (regular season and playoffs). Others, however, will watch for the commercials, the celebrity cameos and, of course, the music performances.

The NFL has assembled a star-studded lineup for this year's event. The pre-game ceremonies will feature a lineup of artists from New Orleans—Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will perform "America the Beautiful," Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," while singer-songwriter Jon Batiste will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner."

The halftime show will be headlined by hip-hop superstar and Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar.

Of course, this won't mark the first time Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl. He was part of the all-star lineup that performed at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.

Performers for Super Bowl LVI have been announced

▪️ DR. DRE
▪️ KENDRICK LAMAR
▪️ SNOOP DOGG
▪️ EMINEM
▪️ MARY J. BLIGE

What a lineup 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JQqouIkP4k

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 30, 2021

This will, however, be Lamar's first time as a headliner, and it couldn't come at a higher point in the 37-year-old's career. At the Grammy Awards this past Sunday, Lamar took home awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video for his 2024 hit "Not Like Us."

Fans can almost certainly expect to hear the song during the halftime show, and they can expect at least one guest performance—SZA is scheduled to appear. As for what else may transpire during Lamar's performance, fans are welcome to make wagers.

Several halftime-show props are available, according to FanDuel, including:

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First Song to Be Performed

This one's tricky because Lamar has an extensive catalog (odds for more than 30 songs are available) and rarely follows the most traditional routes. There's certainly no guarantee that he'll kick things off with one of his bigger hits, and he'll likely save his latest smash for the end of the show.

However, he is likely to begin with a solo performance before incorporating any guest artists, so "All the Stars" is an unlikely choice. "m.A.A.d. city" and "Alright" could also be off the table since he performed those at Super Bowl LVI.

"Humble" and "Squabble Up" feel like strong picks for the opener, even if both are among the favorites. "TV Off" (+750) isn't among the top favorites but is a strong pick based on the odds.

First Song Favorites

• Humble +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
• Not Like Us +380
• King Kunta +430
• Squabble Up +430
• DNA +500
• A.D.H.D. +500

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Last Song to Be Performed

"Not Like Us" and "All the Stars" feel like better bets for Lamar's finale. He'll want to start strong but will also want to leave fans with a lasting impression. He probably won't delve into the obscure to wrap his performance.

Last Song Favorites

• Not Like Us -160 (bet $160 to win $100
• All the Stars +210
• Savior +470
• King Kunta +490
• Humble +450
• Luther +600
• Gloria +600

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Number of Songs Performed

This is always a popular halftime prop, and the number of songs can vary wildly between artists. Usher performed 11 tracks during last year's halftime show, and Rihanna performed 12 two years ago.

The Weeknd, however, only performed nine songs during Super Bowl LV.

The Super Bowl LVI halftime show might provide a good reference point here. That performance featured multiple individual artists and intros and still reached 11 songs. Unless Lamar features a plethora of guests or surprises with extended plays, he's likely to go well into the double digits.

Number of Songs Over/Under

• Over 10.5 +100
• Under 10.5 -122

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Celebrity Guest to Appear on Stage

This should be one of the more fun props to follow because Lamar is no stranger to surprises. Halftime performers don't always feature guests, but with SZA already scheduled to appear, other guests are likely to follow.

Lil Wayne has claimed that he won't be among them, but the New Orleans-born star could always be setting up fans for a shock. Taylor Swift also feels like an unlikely guest, since she'll probably be cheering on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs from a suite rather than performing on stage—but you never know.

Odds are available for more than 20 artists which is a testament to Lamar's past collaborative efforts. Honestly, there's no telling who might appear on Sunday, though the oddsmakers have their favorites.

Celebrity Guest Favorites

• Baby Keem +110
• Lil Wayne +164
• Future +184
• Metro Boomin +184
• Jay Rock +204
• Doechii +210
• Travis Scott +250
• Tyler, The Creator +310

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The Super Bowl has long served as the biggest stage in sports, and in many ways, it is the biggest global event altogether. The stars come out for the NFL's championship game, and millions of non-football fans even tune into the broadcast.

Last year's Super Bowl drew an estimated 123.7 million viewers, according to Neilsen, the largest single-network broadcast to date.

Super Bowl LIX, which will see the Kansas City Chiefs attempt an unprecedented three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles, figures to be another big one. History could potentially be made by both teams.

Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the Chiefs could win their third straight championship, a feat that hasn't been accomplished during the Super Bowl era. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, meanwhile, could break Terrell Davis' record for the most rushing yards in a season (regular season and playoffs).

The pre-game ceremonies in New Orleans should be just as impressive.

Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will perform a pregame rendition of "America the Beautiful," Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," while singer-songwriter Jon Batiste will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Batiste, for those unfamiliar, is a five-time Grammy winner whose 2021 album We Are was named Album of the Year. Some fans, however, may know him best as the former music director and bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

As is the case with just about every other aspect of the Super Bowl, fans so inclined can place wagers on the national anthem performance.

According to FanDuel, the over/under for Batiste's performance is set at 120.5 seconds. The odds seem to indicate that the over (-142, bet $142 to win $100) is perceived as more likely than the under (+114, bet $100 to win $114). There's a reason for that.

Last year's performer, Reba McEntire, clocked in at roughly 96 seconds. That was relatively short compared to other recent renditions. According to Mary Omatiga of NBC Sports, of the 12 performers before McEntire, eight went longer than two minutes.

As a multi-instrumental artist, Batiste is likely to play as well as sing, which could lead to a lengthier performance. Alicia Keys performed the anthem with a piano at Super Bowl XLVII and played for two minutes and 36 seconds.

According to FanDuel, the official time will be "settled from the first note played (instrument or voice) to last note (instrument or voice)."

The over feels like the smart bet here, even if the odds aren't particularly favorable.

Other odds centered on Batiste's anthem performance include whether he will (-144) or won't (+290) perform the song with a piano. According to FanDuel, Batiste only needs to play a single piano note for this one to qualify as "yes," though it must be shown on the broadcast.

It's worth noting that Batiste played both guitar and piano when he performed the anthem to kick off the 2020 NBA season—it was an under-120-second performance, though he did not sing.

Fans can also bet on the length of Batiste's final vocal note (over/under 3.5 seconds at -113), though that one's much harder to predict. Based on his past performances, there's no guarantee that this will even be a vocal one.

Not every bet involving the anthem is centered around Batiste's performance. Fans can also wager on whether a player or coach will (-1000) or won't (+520) cry during the anthem. That one is heavily skewed toward yes, which is unsurprising. Given the stakes of the Super Bowl and the emotions that come along with them, it'll be a surprise if every member of the two squads remains dry-eyed throughout Batiste's performance.

LeBron James is picking the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59.

"It's hard to go against Mahomes, so I got the Chiefs winning the game," James explained.

Picks are LIVE on @DKSportsbook for the big game!!! Who ya’ll got Sunday?! 🏈👑 #DKPartner https://t.co/u5YzkI8Mao

— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 8, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers star picked Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy to score a touchdown. James also picked Patrick Mahomes to rush for at least 40 yards and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to throw for at least 200 yards.

Barkley has scored a touchdown in two of the Eagles' three postseason games during their current run to the Super Bowl, while Worthy has scored once in Kansas City's two playoff contests.

SAQUON ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

📺: #WASvsPHI on FOX
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/26534Ls9Mx

— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

The NBA's all-time leading scorer has praised Mahomes in the past, putting the signal-caller on his personal Mt. Rushmore of quarterbacks throughout NFL history in Aug. 2024.

James is in the midst of another strong season with the Lakers, averaging 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and hitting 39.1 percent of his attempts from three-point territory.

Kansas City will be attempting to become the first team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl in three consecutive seasons, while Philadelphia is looking for revenge after falling to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57.

Kickoff between the Eagles and Chiefs on Sunday is at 6:30 p.m. ET.

It's not exactly the best time to be the Dallas Cowboys.

After all, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to play in their second Super Bowl in three years on Sunday, while the future couldn't be much brighter for a Washington Commanders team that reached the NFC Championship with a rookie quarterback in Jayden Daniels.

The NFC East looks like it will be a daunting division for years to come, and the Cowboys responded by moving on from head coach Mike McCarthy and hiring Brian Schottenheimer even though he has no previous head-coaching experience.

Even Cowboys legend Dez Bryant isn't feeling that confident after the team's 7-10 season.

"I love my Cowboys, I'll always love my Cowboys," he told Bleacher Report on Thursday. "I'm going to bleed blue forever. But I can't be biased. I can't really speak negatively or positively on Schotty, but I'm going to go off of what my energy is telling me. I don't think it's going to be a successful year.

"I don't think there are enough pieces in place for my 'Boys to be successful. Do I pray that they'll be successful? Hell yeah because it would give me another reason to talk s--t to the Eagles fans and Commanders fans. But I don't see it. There's not enough support around my guy Dak."

Another one! CeeDee Lamb hauls in his second TD to make it a one-score game 👀

📺: #DALvsSF on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/RG5xWlonVE

— NFL (@NFL) October 28, 2024

Part of the issue in 2024 was the reality that injuries limited Dak Prescott to just eight games, which prevented him from building on his Pro Bowl effort in 2023 when the team went 12-5 for the third straight season.

At least the quarterback will return in 2025 and continue working with Schottenheimer. While he is a question mark at head coach, he provides continuity after he was the O.C. in Dallas the past two years. He also has an offensive background that includes stops as the O.C. for the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks.

Having CeeDee Lamb will help as well.

Lamb is part of a long tradition of star wide receivers in Dallas and is carrying on the legacy of Michael Irvin, Terrell Owens, Bryant and others. And he was the first pass-catcher Bryant mentioned when discussing his favorite receivers in today's NFL.

Bryant is better-suited than most to evaluate wide receiver play seeing how he tallied more than 1,200 receiving yards and double-digit touchdown catches three straight years from 2012 to 2014. The three-time Pro Bowler also led the NFL with 16 touchdown catches during that 2014 campaign.

While he highlighted Lamb, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown and A.J. Brown, he also admires what a division rival brings to the table.

"I really love Terry McLaurin, he's shown he's a top-tier receiver when he's got a legit quarterback getting him the rock."

10th touchdown in 9 games for Terry McLaurin 👏

📺: #WASvsPHI on FOX
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/17P3eo19f1

— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

McLaurin, who surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth straight year, is another reason alongside Daniels the future looks so bright for the Commanders after they fell a game short of the Super Bowl.

Instead, it will be Brown representing the star NFC East receivers on the sport's biggest stage, although Bryant will be paying attention to the game for another reason as well.

After all, he partnered with Fanatics Sportsbook as its official host of the big game. As part of his partnership, he traveled around the host city, New Orleans, to spread the word about its FanCash Drop that gave the first 1,000 customers to bet on his parlay $100 in FanCash.

We’re taking over NOLA 🤯 Stay glued all weekend for big views from the inside 👀 pic.twitter.com/54GLWZxJBs

— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) February 6, 2025

You heard the man 🤠 The first 1,000 people to ride @DezBryant Big Game Parlay get blessed with $100 in FanCash — use it on bets or on merch at https://t.co/9xdUlqmhLm. Head to the app to cash in before it’s gone 👉 pic.twitter.com/Sk0wFFd0SI

— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) January 30, 2025

Bryant highlighted the ability to earn FanCash with every bet that can then be used on Fanatics' website and app. So what is Bryant's favorite bet for the Super Bowl?

"I really like Kareem Hunt for first touchdown," he said. "Anytime touchdown for sure, but I like first touchdown."

That would be a welcome development for the Chiefs, who continue to rule the NFL. Sunday will mark their fifth Super Bowl in six years, and they are looking to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Lombardi Trophies.

Patrick Mahomes is already in discussions among the best quarterbacks of all-time at 29 years old and can add to his legacy with yet another excellent performance. But he might not even be the biggest difference-maker on Sunday in Bryant's eyes.

"The biggest difference-maker is Taylor Swift," he said of Kansas City's most famous fan while laughing. "I'm rooting for the Swifties. It's the Kansas City Taylor Swifts."

That Kansas City will be playing the Cowboys' rival in the Eagles is even more motivation for Bryant to back the two-time reigning champions. But this is another chance for Philadelphia seeing how it is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII from two years ago.

Kansas City escaped that one with a narrow 38-35 win but didn't have to deal with arguably the league's best running back in Saquon Barkley like it will this time around in New Orleans.

MAHOMES GIVES THE CHIEFS THE LEAD

📺: #BUFvsKC on CBS
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus and Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/I5E5gJTwGn

— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Yet Bryant doesn't think the result will be different.

"I like the Chiefs," he said. "I love Andy Reid, I love the way he and Patrick Mahomes are in sync. I love that they found their formula, and it's hard to beat. They've got the right approach to the game of football, they know how to manage the clock, they know how to get the right players involved. They've got different styles and ways to play the game. A lot of teams can't do it the way they do it, which makes it hard to defend."

Being that hard to defend may mean the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat on Sunday.

Mike Pereira, a former veteran NFL official and the league's VP of officiating from 2004 to 2009, is surprised to see referees with less experience be selected for the biggest game of the season after rule changes before the 2024 season.

"That's a huge departure," Pereira said, per ESPN's Kalyn Kahler. "I always felt like it took five years to get to the level to where you'll feel comfortable going in front of thousands of people, and now you've got not only a third-year official, you've got a third-year umpire who worked [the NFC Championship Game] in Philadelphia. When I saw this, I was very surprised."

Just two officials on this year's officiating crew have past experience calling a Super Bowl.

Ron Torbert, who worked Super Bowl LVI, will be the referee for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, while Boris Cheek, who has officiated four other Super Bowls, will be the side judge. All other members of this year's crew have never officiated a Super Bowl before.

Two officials on the crew have just three years of NFL experience. Officials previously needed at least five years of experience to be considered for the Super Bowl. Previous rules also prevented officials from calling both an AFC or NFC Championship game and the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl umpire Mike Morton called the NFC Championship game between the Eagles and Washington Commanders.