Colour-Matching Super Bowl Teams: Predictions for 2024

If we’ve learned anything from recent NFL seasons, the Super Bowl logos might be more than just a design. Some fans believe they hint at which teams will make it to the ultimate faceoff of the season.

Over the last couple of years, the teams that made it to the Super Bowl had colors that closely corresponded with the shades in the Super Bowl logos. For example, the colours for Super Bowl LVII were red and green, and it just so happened that the Chiefs and Eagles met in the Super Bowl. Two years ago orange was in the logo, and it just so happened that the Bengals were part of the big game. This pattern has sparked spirited debates and predictions among NFL enthusiasts.

This year, the logo for Super Bowl LVIII is predominantly red and purple. Could this indicate the teams that will make it to the grand finale in Las Vegas? Let’s delve into this intriguing theory and explore its potential implications for the 2024 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens have proven to be formidable contenders this season, making them hot favorites for a showdown in the Super Bowl LVIII. Both teams have clinched the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences, a testament to their consistent performance this year.

Their most recent game in Week 16 resulted in a decisive victory for the Ravens, who dominated the 49ers 33-19 at Levi’s Stadium. It was a showcase of the Ravens’ prowess, which they further demonstrated in a 56-19 Dolphins thrashing in their last outing.

Their quarterback, Lamar Jackson, is currently the front-runner for the league MVP, underlining the team’s superior form. Meanwhile, the 49ers are not far behind in performance and are right up there with the Ravens as favorites to reach the Super Bowl. 

With the Super Bowl LVIII logo prominently featuring red and purple, the colors of these two teams, a 49ers versus Ravens matchup seems more than likely, according to fan theories. A game between the league’s top two teams would produce very high ratings, including in Canada. However, as with any sports prediction, only time will tell. Keep an eye on the FanDuel NFL Lines for updated odds and predictions as we near the season’s climax.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Baltimore Ravens

As we turn our attention to the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers emerge as a suitable opponent in this color-coded face-off. The Buccaneers, with red as a primary color in their uniforms, have clinched the No. 4 seed and will square off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. A victory would keep their Super Bowl dreams alive and contribute to the color-combo conspiracy theory.

Under the leadership of Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers have made a remarkable resurgence, shaking off an early-season slump to string together four consecutive victories. Although they suffered a setback in Week 17 against the Saints, they finished the job and won the division over the Panthers in Week 18, clinching the NFC South.

Wouldn’t it be a sensational turnaround for the Buccaneers if Mayfield led them to the Super Bowl in the first season after Tom Brady’s retirement? It would certainly rank among the most improbable Super Bowl runs in recent memory. However, their odds of +3100 to win the NFC are quite long, making this a bit of a long shot.

As with the 49ers versus Ravens theory, the Buccaneers and Ravens also align with the color theme of the Super Bowl LVIII logo. Could this be a sign of a Bucs-Ravens showdown? While this theory is enticing, the final chapters of the season will reveal the true narrative.

Other Possible Colour-Matching Scenarios

The Baltimore Ravens are the only team with the colour purple in the playoffs, while the NFC only has two teams with red, the Buccaneers and 49ers. However, there are other matchups where the colours would closely resemble the logo, although it wouldn’t be a perfect match.

The Rams have a darker shade of blue that is as close to purple as any team left in the playoffs, as depicted in their “LA” logo. They have gone 7-1 in their last eight games, the only loss coming in a nail-biter on the road in Baltimore. Matthew Stafford has played a big role in the Rams’ resurgence, and he will begin the playoffs playing against his old team, the Lions. If the Rams can win, they will likely head to San Francisco and play their division rivals. A Rams Super Bowl berth may still be a long shot, but given their recent form, don’t discount it.

A Rams-Chiefs Super Bowl would closely match the Super Bowl logo’s colours. The Chiefs are limping into the playoffs a bit, going 4-5 over their final nine games. However, with Patrick Mahomes and their playoff experience, they are always a factor to run the gauntlet and reach the Super Bowl.

The Bills also have a shade of red in them, so a Bills-Rams Super Bowl could also closely resemble the logo. Buffalo, unlike Kansas City, is red-hot, winning their final five games and earning the No. 2 seed in the AFC. They have the second-best odds behind the Ravens of representing their conference in the Super Bowl.

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