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Jon Gruden Makes Super Bowl Prediction Without Hesitation

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Kevin Matthew Borba | Last updated Dec 16, 2025 2:23 PM ET

The NFL regular season is down to its final three weeks, which means discussions about Super Bowl LX are just getting started. While we are still a ways away from knowing who will be playing for the Lombardi Trophy, we are starting to get an understanding of who won't.

Following their 16-13 Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Kansas City Chiefs have been knocked out of the playoff race. A significant development, considering they've appeared in five of the last six and won three titles since 2020. They were also a popular pick prior to the season, with many expecting them to avenge their Super Bowl LIX loss.

With the playoff picture becoming a bit clearer, Super Bowl champion head coach and current Barstool Sports personality, Jon Gruden, recently unveiled his prediction for who will be battling for the championship when things are all said and done.

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When appearing on "Wake Up Barstool," Gruden fired off a Super Bowl prediction that even he acknowledged would not be the battle of the biggest brands, going with the Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans.

"I'm going on a limb here," Gruden said. "I'm going to take Seattle. I think there as good a defense as there is in the league. I still like Sam Darnold. I think they have some balance and they have a big-time receiver…I think Seattle's gonna get the Rams on this short week but I love the Seahawks. I'm going with the Houston Texans, man. They are special on defense and it's not just the pass rushers it's not just the corners it's a collection of really
good players."

Sitting at 11-3, the Seahawks are tied for the second-best record in the NFL and will face the Los Angeles Rams (11-3) on Thursday in a game that will not only impact the NFC West standings but also playoff seeding.

As for the Texans, they hold a 9-5 record, but their six-game winning streak comes is the second-longest active streak in the NFL, trailing only the Denver Broncos (11).

Considering the Super Bowl has seemingly featured the same few teams over the last few years, a change of pace could be fun.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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