When a former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro talks Super Bowl, you listen, alright. After the Kansas City Chiefs flexed their muscle with a commanding 29–10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, this NFL alum didn’t hold back. Bold? Oh, absolutely.
Predicting the Chiefs will hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season isn’t just about the scoreboard; he’s betting big on their groove.
Dez Bryant Backs Chiefs for the Three-Peat
Oh, how things have changed.
Just a year ago, the Chiefs were handing out losses like holiday gifts. A Christmas Day defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders dropped them to 9-6, leaving their playoff hopes intact but their Super Bowl road fully away from Arrowhead.
Fast forward a year. The Chiefs are now sitting pretty with the AFC’s top seed after a 29–10 win over the Steelers.
Former Cowboys All-Pro Dez Bryant didn’t miss the chance to chime in on X, calling it now: “Chiefs will be the Super Bowl champs again.” And it’s tough to argue.
Chiefs will be the Super Bowl champs again
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) December 25, 2024
The Chiefs brought the heat on both sides of the ball. Mahomes worked his magic early, using his arm and legs to spark two first-quarter scoring drives. The result was a season-high 13 points in the opening frame, including a signature Mahomes shovel pass and a beautifully anticipated deep ball.
On defense, the Chiefs showed no mercy. Russell Wilson spent the day scrambling, taking a season-high five sacks despite Chris Jones being sidelined with a calf injury. Safety Justin Reid’s end-zone pick in the first quarter set the tone, while Trent McDuffie’s fourth-quarter strip sealed the deal.
This year, the Chiefs celebrated Christmas with an AFC title in hand, a first-round bye, and home-field advantage. Oh, and a shot at making history as the NFL’s first three-peat Super Bowl champions.
Bryant’s bold prediction is looking less like a hot take and more like a cold, hard fact.
Fans Push Back on Bryant’s Call, Backing Ravens, Bills, and Lions
Bryant’s bold call — “Chiefs will be the Super Bowl champs again” — lit up X, but not everyone’s ready to crown them just yet. Fans had plenty to say, with predictions of their own for the Lombardi Trophy.
One fan wasn’t convinced, claiming, “I think you are overreacting… @Ravens are a better overall football team.” This take highlights respect for the Baltimore Ravens’ balanced roster (defense, anyone?) while acknowledging the Chiefs’ edge with Mahomes and Andy Reid.
The fan predicts a Ravens vs. Lions matchup — a nod to Detroit’s resurgence.
I think you are overreacting, while the @Chiefs are great mostly because they are well coached and have the best player in football. I believe the @Ravens are a better overall football team.
— Ian S. Hoover (@IanSHoover) December 25, 2024
Another user chimed in: “The Ravens and the Bills will have something to say to that.” The emotions here? Skepticism, but also belief in other AFC heavyweights. The Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, remain a threat despite inconsistent performances.
The Ravens and Bills will have something to say about that.
— Kylead (@kyleadtech) December 25, 2024
And then there’s the NFC chatter: “Probably not. Lions will be.”
Probably not
Lions will be.
— Jim Mammina (@jmammina) December 25, 2024
A similar sentiment popped up with “Bills, Eagles, or Lions.” Fans clearly see more contenders in the mix.
While Bryant backs the Chiefs, the fan base isn’t ready to hand over the title.