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Four and a half months have passed since the beginning of the NFL's 100th season and now after a total of 266 games between regular season and playoffs, two teams are left standing.
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida, in two weeks, marking the first time the two franchises have crossed paths with the Lombardi Trophy at stake.
As this graphic provided by Statista shows, n Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans 35-24 to clinch the AFC Championship and secure their first appearance in the Super Bowl since Super Bowl IV.
A few hours later, the 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in the NFC Championship Game to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2013.
After losing five of his previous six appearances in a Championship game, Andy Reid has finally reached another Super Bowl since 2005, when his Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX.
Only five coaches in NFL history have won more games across the regular season and the playoffs than Reid has and his seventh appearance in a Championship game on Sunday equalled the third-most by a head coach since 1970.
A Super Bowl ring, however, has proved to be frustratingly elusive for the Chiefs head coach, who was eager to stress the job wasn't quite complete yet.
"So much effort that went into this," he said in the post game interview "But it's not done. It's not done."
If the Chiefs spent over half a century looking for a Super Bowl appearance, the 49ers ended a seven-year wait as they clinched the NFC title with a comprehensive win over the Packers on Sunday.
The No. 1 seed in the NFC, San Francisco has rarely been troubled in the two playoff games it has played this season and is one win away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time since winning Super Bowl XXIX in 1995.
The 49ers have won five of their six Super Bowl appearances, going 5-0 between the 1981-1994 seasons before an 18-year hiatus and then losing 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.
Making it to Miami this season is a remarkable turnaround for a team that went 4-12 last year and testament to the work Kyle Shanahan has done.
Like Reid, the 49ers head coach's last appearance in the Super Bowl ended in defeat against the Patriots, as the then-Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator watched on in horror as the Falcons squandered a 28-3 lead to lose 34-28 in Super Bowl LI.
Both head coaches will be hoping for a different outcome in Miami in two weeks time.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
When is Super Bowl LIV?
The 54th edition of the Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 2. Kick off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET, but the official start time will be determined at a later date.
Where is Super Bowl LIV?
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida hosts Super Bowl LIV. It will mark the first time in a decade Miami has staged the Super Bowl and the 11th overall.
Super Bowl LIV TV coverage
Super Bowl LIV will be broadcast on FOX.
Super Bowl LIV live stream
A live stream will be available via FOX Sports' digital platforms and FOX Sports GO.
Super Bowl LIV odds
According to Oddschecker, the Chiefs are a 1.5-point favorite over the 49ers and are 19/20 to cover the spread, while the 49ers are 21/20 underdogs.
The over/under line in terms of total points scored is set at 43.
About the writer
Dan Cancian is currently a reporter for Newsweek based in London, England. Prior to joining Newsweek in January 2018, he ... Read more