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Legendary Quarterback Dan Marino Predicts Winner of Super Bowl LIX Without Hesitation

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Feb 7, 2025 3:51 PM ET

With the Super Bowl just days away, the anticipation in New Orleans is rising for what promises to be an historic showdown between the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles, who are seeking redemption after falling short to Kansas City two seasons ago in the big game.

Ahead of the matchup, the media row outside the stadium is buzzing, and on Friday, legendary quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino made an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" to share his thoughts on the game and unveil his prediction for Sunday night’s outcome.

Marino revealed that he's rooting for the Eagles to capture the Lombardi Trophy, but ultimately believes the Chiefs will emerge victorious. He didn't hesitate when making his call.

"Who are you picking to win?" Pat McAfee asked.

"Kansas City," Marino responded. "I want Philly to win, I just don't want to see Kansas City win three in a row. So, I want Philly to win, but I think Kansas City’s gonna win, and Patrick Mahomes, No. 15, he's pretty good."

Who you picking to win the Super Bowl..

"I want Philly to win but I think Kansas City is going to..

Patrick Mahomes is the guy" ~ @DanMarino #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/wdbIHSGPqt
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 7, 2025

Marino's thought process resonates with many as the Super Bowl approaches. Kansas City has consistently found ways to win throughout the season. They've been in numerous one-score games that went down to the wire, yet still finished the regular season with an impressive 15-2 record. Their second loss came in Week 18 when the starters were out resting before the postseason.

Whether it's star quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading his team to victory or the defense stepping up with a crucial stop, the Chiefs have managed to get it done. If Philadelphia is going to pull off the upset and dethrone the Chiefs, they will likely need to play a flawless game from start to finish.

That said, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, the matchup is expected to be a close one. The Chiefs are slight 1 1/2-point favorites going into Sunday, and that line has remained steady throughout the week.

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

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