Feb 7, 2021
Super Bowl Blog: Bucs capture second title in franchise history
Happy Super Bowl! Keep it locked here for TSN.ca updates throughout Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, which can be seen LIVE NOW on TSN1, TSN4, TSN5 and on CTV.
TSN.ca Staff
Happy Super Bowl! Keep it locked here for TSN.ca updates throughout Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, which can be seen LIVE NOW on TSN1, TSN4, TSN5 and on CTV.
10:13 - It's OVER!!!!! Seven rings for Brady and two rings for the Bucs. 31-9 final.
10:05 - Two minute warning, Brady on his way to a seventh title.
9:48pm - a fan has entered the field, no, not THAT fan!!!
9:46pm - Mahomes still working hard, but running out of time.
9:13pm - Ryan Succop puts three more on the board for the Bucs, as they lead 31-9.
9:06pm - Huge turnover for the Bucs as a tipped Patrick Mahomes pass is secured by Antoine Winfield Jr.
8:58pm - Leonard Fournette finds pay dirt to extend the Bucs lead to 28-9 in the third quarter.
8:50pm - It's Butker vs. the Bucs, he hits his third field goal of the game. Bucs still lead 21-9.
8:44pm - The entire world was blinded by the lights, what a performance by The Weeknd.
8:32pm - The Weeknd takes centre stage.
8:13pm - Tom Brady finds Antonio Brown in the end zone, the Bucs are pouring it on late in the first half as they lead 21-6.
8:08pm - Brady and Gronk are money in the first half of Super Bowl LV.
8:01pm - Harrison Butker good for a second time as the Chiefs cut the Bucs lead to 14-6, late in the first half.
7:47pm - Old friends unite again, Brady finds Gronk in the end zone to extend the Bucs lead to 14-3.
7:33pm- The Chiefs close the door at the goal line!!!
7:12pm - Rob Gronkowski with a huge TD catch and a bigger TD spike to give the Buccaneers a 7-3 lead.
7:03pm - 49 yard field goal from Harrison Butker gives the Kansas City Chiefs a 3-0 lead
6:42pm - Brad Pitt gets everyone hype
6:37pm - Heads takes it
6:25pm - It's Go Time!!!!
4:30pm - Super Bowl concessions seem pretty pricey
Jim Wyatt of tennesseetitans.com shared tonightβs Super Bowl concessions menu and the corresponding prices, which seem pretty costly.
Whatβs on the menu at #SuperBowl? pic.twitter.com/CnanoYqgU8
β Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) February 7, 2021
3:51pm - Miley Cyrus, Billy Idol perform
Miley Cyrus and Billy Idol take the stage to perform together in Tampa prior to Super Bowl LV.
.@MileyCyrus and @BillyIdol performing. pic.twitter.com/DwDzDi4Ao2
β Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 7, 2021
3:31pm - Mahomes, Brady arrive
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady are in the building for Super Bowl LV.
The Chiefs star quarterback walks into Raymond James Stadium wearing a sharp suit and red shades, while Tom Brady goes with a beige jacket and rounded sunglasses.
.@TomBrady and @PatrickMahomes' #SuperBowl fits π
β SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 7, 2021
(via @NFL, @Chiefs) pic.twitter.com/f8pxvuoM0q
3:22pm - Killorn repping the Bucs
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn is ready to go.
He shared a photo of himself sporting a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet and Rob Gronkowski jersey ahead of Super Bowl LV.
Bucket on for the Bucs! I stay ready! #lfg #titletown #raisetheflags #bucslife #superbowllv pic.twitter.com/9NRWiK9mXe
β Alex Killorn (@Akillorn19) February 7, 2021
3:17pm - Just over three hours to go
Time is ticking down fast. We're less than three hours away from full network coverage on TSN1/4/5 and CTV and just over three and a half hours away from kick-off at 6:30pm et/3:30pm pt.
2:55pm - Brady arrives
Tom Brady has arrived for his tenth Super Bowl.
For the 10th time, @TomBrady arrives for the #SuperBowl (via @NFLonCBS)
β NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021
πΊ: #SBLV -- 6:30pm ET on CBS
π±: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/CnxFVJwe5m
2:50pm - BIG GAME BIG BET ALERT
A William Hill bettor has placed a $1.16 million wager on the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LV (-155).
2:40pm - Super Bowl media handouts
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets a "Personal protection pack" distributed to members of the media.
Also, looks like the right place ... pic.twitter.com/TotkxYa8Te
β Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 7, 2021
The package appears to include a face mask, anti-bacterial wipes, hand sanitizer and earplugs.
2:09pm - Brady shares hype video
Tom Brady posted this to his Twitter account Sunday afternoon, just hours before kick-off in Super Bowl LV.
Once more into the fray...LFG. pic.twitter.com/pLq4orSGVA
β Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 7, 2021
2pm - Chiefs players discuss SB
Players from the Kansas City Chiefs discuss what the Super Bowl means to each of them on a personal level.
What does the Super Bowl mean to you? pic.twitter.com/2lqsJlTvHc
β Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 7, 2021
1:36pm - Claypool on nicknames
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and Canadian Chase Claypool shares his thoughts on some of the most iconic nicknames in football ahead of Super Bowl LV.
Whatβs the best NFL nickname of all-time? ππ@chaseclaypool shares his thoughts on some of the most iconic nicknames in football @nflcanada pic.twitter.com/03aXFOln0G
β TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 7, 2021
1:17pm - Four greats speak on Brady
Serena Williams, LeBron James, Michael Phelps and Jordan Spieth discuss what makes Tom Brady the greatest of all time.
Serena. LeBron. Phelps. Spieth.
β NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021
Four greats speak on what makes @TomBrady the π. #SBLV pic.twitter.com/YogMWJZw89
12:50pm - Playing through the pain
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead will play through a fully torn labrum in Super Bowl LV according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Read more about Whitehead's situation here.
12:40pm - Quite the view
Here is a view from a cut-out section at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the site of Super Bowl LV.
GAME DAY | @Chiefs vs @Buccaneers #SBLV #SuperBowlLV pic.twitter.com/hwx1rq7cgH
β RaymondJames Stadium (@RJStadium) February 7, 2021
12:34pm - A crazy Super Bowl bet
According to The Action Network's Darren Rovell, a bettor at William Hill sportsbook in Nevada bet $100 on the Buccaneers to score exactly four points and $100 on the Chiefs to score four points.
If either of those things happen, he will take home $999,999.
A bettor at a @WilliamHillUS sportsbook in Nevada has placed the following $100 bets:
β Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 7, 2021
Buccaneers to score exactly 4 points
Chiefs to score exactly 4 points.
If either of those two happens, he needs $999,999.
12:02pm - What does The Weeknd have in store for us?
Scarborough, Ont., native The Weeknd will perform during the Super Bowl LV haltime show. What might his show look like?
The pop star shared this... interesting video earlier this week to get fans ready.
Sunday pic.twitter.com/U4TCfPmnJy
β The Weeknd (@theweeknd) February 5, 2021
11:40am - 2021 NFL salary cap
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports next season's salary cap will be between $180 and $181 million.
Though the NFLβs salary cap is not expected to be officially set until next month, league sources believe it will be roughly $180-$181 million. Throughout the past season, many expected it to be around $175 million, but it now is projected to come in slightly higher, per sources.
β Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2021
Throughout this past season, many believed it would end up at around $175 million, but it is expected to come in slightly higher, Schefter adds.
11:04am - The injury report
Here is the final injury report for both teams:
Chiefs
OUT - OT Eric Fisher (Achilles)
OUT - LB Willie Gay (knee/ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: Sammy Watkins (calf)
Buccaneers:
QUESTIONABLE - WR Antonio Brown (knee)
QUESTIONABLE - TE Cameron Brate (back)
10:42am - Weather services talking trash
Trash talk is expected at the Super Bowl, but even local weather services are getting in on the fun.
We are ready at the #TampaBay office! Providing weather support to the #TampaEOC on this #GameDay! ππ #FLwx
β NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) February 7, 2021
Are you ready for this @NWSKansasCity? pic.twitter.com/jvmle6Mq3T
NWS Burlington wondering what it's like to have a football team. pic.twitter.com/UsIGCGnNBU
β NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) February 7, 2021
It's okay, @NWSBurlington. @NWSTampaBay is wondering the same thing. #Burn #RunItBack https://t.co/cgJKPgQnQ8
β NWS Kansas City (@NWSKansasCity) February 7, 2021
At least the forecast for Tampa Sunday evenin looks bright.
10:30am - Eight hours to go
We're about eight hours away from kick-off in Super Bowl LV, but who's counting?
Will Patrick Mahomes win his second straight or will Tom Brady take home his seventh ring?
10:21 - Yum!
Never underestimate what a New York City bakery can do. Check out these Chiefs and Buccaneers-themed bread loafs courtesy of The Action Network's Darren Rovell.
This morning at @BreadsBakery in New York City... pic.twitter.com/En0NRKUuCn
β Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 7, 2021
10:06am - Mahomes needs surgery
Don't worry, he's still playing in the Super Bowl.
But according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mahomes is expected to have surgery on his injured toe after the season.
Rapoport adds that he is expected to visit a foot specialist after the Super Bowl. Mahomes was on the injury report each day this week but his status for the big game was never in doubt.
10am - NFL Countdown underway
Live coverage ahead of Super Bowl LV has started with ESPN's NFL Countdown. Watch on TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, TSN.ca, the TSN App and on TSN Direct.
9:36am - Is it a sign?
A Tampa area news helicopter flew over Raymond James Stadium Sunday morning and revealed a tarp covering half the field. The Kansas City Chiefs' endzone was covered, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers endzone was exposed to the Florida sun. What does it mean?
Nothing, don't be silly. But the field does look like it's in tip-top shape.
Raymond James Stadium is GLOWING this morning ahead of the big day π€© #SBLV https://t.co/VuELp8S3RU
β WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) February 7, 2021
feat. @8_plamison pic.twitter.com/Df1QrIn4pL
9:30am - Weather forecast
It doesn't look like the weather will be much of a factor as it's currently 23 C in Tampa. The weather will drop a bit come game time but with a less than 10 per cent chance of precipitation, we should be looking at a dry field at Raymond James Stadium.
8:59am - A fun crossover stat
Tom Brady is playing in his 10th Super Bowl Sunday. Here are all the golfers to win a tournament on a Brady Super Bowl Sunday: Chris DiMarco, Jonathan Kaye, Phil Mickelson, J.B. Holmes, Kyle Stanley, Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland. Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele lead the way to join at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
8:50am - Get ready for NFL Countdown
Live Super Bowl LV coverage is just over one hour away as NFL Countdown can be seen on TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, TSN.ca, the TSN App and on TSN Direct at 10am et/7am pt. A bevy of other Super Bowl programing will follow as TSN gets you set for the big game.
8:40am - Uniform selections
The Kansas City Chiefs will be wearing red jerseys and white pants this evening in Super Bowl while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will counter with white tops and pewter pants.
The red is the same Kansas City wore last year in Super Bowl LIV, where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers.
8:35am - Brady's bonus potential
It isn't just his seventh ring that Tom Brady will be looking for Sunday evening. According to Schefter, a win today over the Kansas City Chiefs would earn him another $500,000 of bonus dollars. He's pocketed $1.75 million in playoff performance incentives already this postseason, reports Schefter.
8:30am - Newsy morning around the NFL
While Super Bowl LV will be at the forefront of everybody's mind of Sunday, plenty else is happening around the league.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans are standing firm on quarterback Deshaun Watson, telling other teams they don't plan to trade their franchise QB despite reports indicating he wants out. Read more about Watson's situation here.
Meanwhile, Schefter also reports the New York Jets are getting calls from multiple teams on Sam Darnold. Read more about that situation here.