Super Bowl LIX may still be three months away, but that hasn’t stopped some NFL fans from believing they already know exactly how the game will play out. Over the weekend, a so-called ‘script’ for the upcoming championship game went viral on social media, stirring up excitement and debate.
According to the ‘script,’ the Kansas City Chiefs are set to defeat the Detroit Lions in a thrilling high-scoring showdown, with a final score of 54-50 on February 9. The image, formatted to resemble a sports score from Google, also predicted that the Lions would finish the regular season with an impressive 16-1 record, while the Chiefs would go undefeated at 17-0.
Despite the lack of any credible evidence supporting the authenticity of the graphic, some fans couldn’t help but find the notion of a 104-point Super Bowl shootout intriguing—and even plausible.
“This would be awesome for the Lions, but they better change that script so they win,” one fan commented, hopeful for Detroit’s victory.
Another fan added, “Lowkey not impossible,” implying that the high-scoring nature of the game seemed within the realm of possibility given the offensive firepower of both teams.
“This would be possibly the best Super Bowl of all time,” a third fan chimed in, envisioning the spectacle of two powerhouse offenses going toe-to-toe in a game for the ages.
However, not all fans were convinced that such a scenario was realistic, especially when it came to the idea of Detroit and Kansas City combining for over 100 points.
“No team is scoring 54 on the Lions,” one skeptic argued, pointing to Detroit’s stout defense that has been a major factor in their success this season.
Another fan added, “Yeah, if this was the Chiefs from 2018 or 2019,” referencing the Chiefs’ explosive offense from previous seasons that featured Patrick Mahomes putting up video game-like numbers week after week.
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Although the Chiefs have started the 2024 season undefeated, they currently have the 11th-best scoring offense in the league, averaging 24.3 points per game. The team’s offensive production has not reached the heights of past seasons, with Kansas City crossing the 30-point threshold just once this year—and that was in an overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9.
The Detroit Lions, on the other hand, have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. They moved to 8-1 after a thrilling 26-23 comeback win over the Houston Texans this past Sunday.
Detroit’s defense has been a key part of their success, allowing just 19 points per game through nine contests. The Lions also boast the best point differential in the league at +113, showcasing their ability to control games on both sides of the ball.
With both teams enjoying strong seasons, it’s easy to see why fans are dreaming of a potential Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Lions.
However, the two teams are not scheduled to play each other in the regular season, meaning the only way they could face off would be in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.
The viral ‘script’ has added an extra layer of excitement and speculation to an already intriguing season. While the idea of the Chiefs and Lions combining for 104 points may seem far-fetched to some, there’s no denying that a matchup between these two teams would be a captivating showdown.
Both teams have unique storylines heading into the latter part of the season—Patrick Mahomes looking to add another Super Bowl ring to his legacy, and the Lions hoping to cap off a Cinderella season with their first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
As the season progresses, fans will continue to debate whether the ‘script’ could come true. Will the Chiefs and Lions make it to New Orleans for a high-scoring Super Bowl clash? Only time will tell, but the speculation alone is enough to keep fans buzzing until February.
