Shannon Sharpe Makes Super Bowl LIX Prediction

Sharpe hasn't declared a firm winner of the game yet, but he's adamant that the outcome will largely depend on how Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts performs. If Hurts can take care of the football, manage the game effectively, and get the ball into Saquon Barkley's hands on the ground, the Eagles will put themselves in an excellent position to win.

This matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII from two seasons ago, where the Chiefs emerged victorious in a thrilling 38-35 showdown. One key moment that impacted the game was Hurts’ late fumble, which allowed the Chiefs to take control of the ball. That fumble was the only turnover of the game.

Despite that mistake, Hurts arguably had the best performance of his NFL career, completing 27 of 38 passes for 304 yards and one touchdown, while rushing 15 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns.

While Hurts may not need to replicate that level of individual success, especially with the addition of Saquon Barkley, turning the football over could very well become the defining factor in this Super Bowl.