Watching Super Bowl 59 last night was one of the weirdest Super Bowl viewing experiences of my lifetime. 

Two weeks ago, on this day, it felt like the world was ending. Yes, that’s dramatic. But our Bills lost again to KC and we ALL thought KC would roll to a third SB. 

I didn’t spend much time or energy thinking, “What if KC loses?” It seemed like a foregone conclusion the game would be close and Mahomes would figure out a way to win. 

The last two weeks were the least hype I’ve ever seen for a Super Bowl. As a kid, I was obsessed with Radio Row. Obsessed with all the shows moving down there and just having celebs and athletes waltz their way on and off of set. 

Didn’t seem like it was a big deal this year. The biggest topics of the game were the refs and the Luka Doncic trade. 

America seemed…disinterested in the idea of a Kansas City threepeat. Yet it felt inevitable. 

But….. That sure as hell didn’t happen. 

Instead, Philadelphia destroyed Kansas City. The Chiefs have not completed the three-peat; they didn’t even come close. 

Their offensive line was abused and their receivers couldn’t get open fast enough. The Eagles’ offense overwhelmed them with star power at every position. It was complete and utter domination. Congrats to the Birds. And for Bills fans?

Are we happy about this outcome? Surely, we didn’t want to see our rival be on that side of history. But what does this mean for the quest to Super Bowl 60? As a Bills fan, this is the only thing on my mind going into 2025. 

Kansas City knows its true weakness. They have lost two Super Bowls because their offensive line failed Mahomes in the biggest moments. They will work to address that in the offseason. What other holes will that create on the roster? 

Is Kelce going to play again? Will next year be his last year? Can Rashee Rice return to form? Is a healthy Hollywood Brown even good? Will Hopkins be back? Does he have anything left? Will Worthy hit a sophomore slump?

The Chiefs have many questions entering the offseason, mainly on the offensive side of the ball. 

But what will their motivation level be?

Will they be determined to make it to a record-tying fourth straight Super Bowl? Will they be on a revenge path to prove they are the dynasty they view themselves as?

Or will they crumble following three straight Super Bowl runs? The fatigue is hitting, and other contenders continue to rise to their level. They struggle to find footing in an AFC with several competitive teams waiting for another chance to knock the King off the mountain. 

That leaves us with our Buffalo Bills. The team all of NFL media will be focused on is not named Kansas City or Philadelphia.

To beat KC next year, the formula in the offseason will be simple:

• Add a vertical threat at WR
• Add a stud DT/DE
• Add a supporting cast DT/DE
• Add competition at CB2
• Add competition at S

Will the Bills roster be perfect next year? No. 

But the Bills played KC better than anyone in the AFC this year, beating them once and losing by 3 another time. The margins are incredible slim, but the Eagles just provided a blueprint for increasing those margins. It’s one we are familiar with. 

The Bills need an elite defensive line. They have tried, taken swings, had hits and misses, but this summer needs to be all hits. 

So here we are, less than 24 hours following SB59. Does it feel like the Bills are closer or even further from a Super Bowl after last night? Did it change your opinion at all? To me, it made no difference. 

KC would be intrinsically motivated next year to make a 4th straight SB, regardless of the outcome. Now, they might even be MORE motivated. 

The Bills will be on the frontlines against them, defending their own Super Bowl history, potentially in a playoff matchup again (hopefully in Orchard Park) against the vaunted Chiefs. As much as this year’s matchup seemed to torment the psyche of our fanbase, it doesn’t feel like it was the end of this rivalry.

In fact, it feels more likely that we’re right in the middle of this thing. Both QBs are entering their 30’s. Both teams have dominated record-wise over the last 5 years and remain the standard of the AFC and NFL. The Eagles winning the world title does not change that. In fact, by next season, I’m sure that the Eagles won’t be SB favorites. Maybe not even 2nd. Are we wrong because of that? Potentially. 

However, the true power brokers in the NFL sit in the AFC. The league revolves around the three-headed monsters of elite quarterbacks, but eventually, they need Lamar or Josh to take down Patrick meaningfully for this storyline to play out in its most dramatic form. 

For now, though, the path to Super Bowl 60 is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic and exciting NFL seasons ever.  

• Philadelphia title defense/Saquon following up on 2k yards
• KC looking to make 4th straight SB, win 3 of 4
• Buffalo is looking for redemption + last year of the home stadium 
• How much better can Washington be?
• Ravens and Lamar are looking to prove their playoff worth 
• Can the Lions get back to their dominant ways? 
• Cincinnati team construction after important offseason 

The journey to Santa Clara starts today and there’s no place I’d rather be than right here, right now.

Go Bills.