The Big Lead

Super Bowl 2025: Ranking the 4 potential matchups ahead of the conference championships

By Sam Westmoreland

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets ready to launch a pass during first half action at the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets ready to launch a pass during first half action at the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025. / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
facebooktwitter
Prev
5 of 5
Next
Jayden Daniels vs. Josh Allen. What's not to love?
Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a pass during the first quarter against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

1. BILLS VS. COMMANDERS

Why It's Good: This matchup has everything you could possibly want from a Super Bowl. You want storylines? How's a pair of teams who haven't been to a Super Bowl since 1993, and haven't won one since 1991 (or in the case of the Bills, have never won one) sound to you? Two fan bases who have wandered the wilderness for decades, come painfully close only to fall short, who are desperate for a taste of success. How does Josh Allen, the potential NFL MVP facing off against the most dynamic rookie quarterback in the NFL sound?

You want big plays? Good news! These are two of the top five offenses in the sport, quarterbacked by a pair of human dynamos, facing defenses that have been less than consistent this season, so we're going to get big plays! The Bills are also one of the 10 best teams in the NFL at forcing interceptions, which means there could be excitement going both ways.

This matchup has all the makings of a classic, and figures to give fans everything they want.

MORE TOP STORIES from The Big Lead
CFB: Ohio State overcomes Michigan loss with Natty
NFL: Eagles fans loving A.J. Brown’s ride
NBA: LeBron not thrilled with Lakers’ roster ‘construction’
NFL/SPORTS MEDIA: Texans-Chiefs was ESPN’S most-watched game ever

Home/NFL