A Way Too Early Super Bowl 2026 Prediction
- elizabethmacbey
- Nov 7, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: Nov 11, 2025
The Lions Finally Roar, the Bills Slip on the Ice
Making a Super Bowl prediction this far out is a dangerous sport of its own. It’s like buying Halloween candy in August, too early, slightly delusional, but weirdly satisfying. Still, optimism is the fuel of football season, and I’m ready to ride the chaos train all the way to February.
So here it is: Super Bowl LX, Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills. And this time, the Lions actually finish the job.
The Matchup: Drought vs. Drought
This year's Super Bowl will be held at Levi's Stadium in the sunny state of California, home of the San Francisco 49ers (and if my Seahawks have anything to say about it, they’ll do everything in their power to make sure they don’t get a Super Bowl home game...)
Super Bowl LX has already stirred up drama with its choice of halftime performer, Bad Bunny. The NFL has received backlash from fans and, yes, even the president (doesn't he have bigger issues to focus on than who is singing for 12 to 15 minutes at halftime?)
Anyways...this year's matchup will cause some drama too, underdog versus underdog. After a grueling last couple of seasons, having been so close, I think the Detroit Lions and the Buffalo Bills will face each other in what promises to be an unforgettable day in sports.
Of course, I can’t ignore the highly scientific method of Super Bowl prediction - the logo colors. Ah, yes, the conspiracy theory that the Super Bowl logo predicts who will play in the big game. Naturally, I consulted this important data source when making my prediction (I’m a professional, duh). Now, I may have skipped a few art classes and never fully grasped color theory, but this year’s logo matches my prediction...sorta. You might need to be a little color-blind to see it, though.
Can you see it? Okay, okay, stay with me here, the blue clearly represents the Lions, and the red underneath the bridge obviously stands for the Bills. I’m not entirely sure where the yellow and pink fit in, but let’s just ignore those and move on...
The logo is the final piece of evidence I submit to the court in support of my case that the Bills and Lions will clash in this year’s Super Bowl.
Sure, the Dallas Cowboys are America's team, but this matchup would be America's game - these are the teams people have been begging to see duel it out on the world's biggest stage for years! And I think the time has finally come. These two franchises have suffered enough to qualify for emotional hazard pay - the Lions have never appeared in a Super Bowl. ever, and the Bills have appeared four times… and lost every single one. If this matchup actually happens, it’ll be the NFL’s version of a therapy session, two fanbases staring each other down, whispering, “Not again.”
But that’s exactly what makes it perfect.
Why the Lions (Finally) Make It
The Lions aren’t a Cinderella story anymore; they’re a full-blown juggernaut with a blue-collar work ethic and a touch of chaos magic. Their offense is balanced, efficient, and violent in the best possible way: punishing ground game, pinpoint passing, and a quarterback who looks like he does crossword puzzles between drives.
They’re averaging near the top of the league in total yards per game and can win in multiple ways, grinding out possessions or lighting up the scoreboard. Their playbook screams creativity, and Dan Campbell has the entire team running on espresso shots and emotional speeches.
Defensively, they’re not flawless. They’ll give up the occasional bomb, but they’ve matured. Aidan Hutchinson has become the kind of defensive presence that ruins Sundays for opposing quarterbacks, and their young secondary is learning fast.
They’re not the “lovable underdogs” anymore. They’re the ones who bite your kneecaps off in a polite way, and with better discipline.
But why this year? The Lions have been so close in the past, but this year it's their revenge season, and there is nothing like the taste of revenge to fuel a fire. With a healthy Aidan Hutchinson and a focused offense, the Lions aren't just contenders for the Super Bowl, they’re destiny in shoulder pads.
Why the Bills Are the Perfect Opponent
There’s something beautifully tragic about Buffalo. Every season, they start like a freight train, barrel through the AFC East, and then run into their annual existential crisis in January.
But 2025 feels different. Josh Allen is still that guy, part linebacker, part quarterback, all chaos. He’s connecting with receivers like they’ve been sharing brainwaves, and their ground game has quietly become one of the most efficient in football.
The problem? The same one that’s haunted them for years: stopping the run. And that just happens to be Detroit’s favorite meal. Dan Campbell’s offense doesn’t just exploit that weakness; it devours it.
Still, the Bills aren’t easy prey. Allen can turn any busted play into a highlight reel, and when he’s locked in, their offense scores faster than the cameras can cut to the Bills Mafia jumping through folding tables. Win or lose, Buffalo’s bringing the chaos, and that’s exactly why they’re the perfect dance partner for Detroit’s destiny.
The Game Itself
Kickoff: The energy in the stadium feels different. It’s half party, half therapy session.
First Quarter: Buffalo strikes first. A 45-yard laser from Allen silences the crowd and gives the Bills a 7–0 lead. Detroit answers back with a 12-play drive featuring two fourth-down conversions and a perfectly executed trick play that ends in a touchdown. 7–7.
Second Quarter: Both teams trade punches. Detroit’s run game starts eating the clock. Buffalo answers with a scramble-and-launch Allen special. 14–14 at halftime.
Third Quarter: The Lions come out snarling. Hutchinson forces a fumble, the offense capitalizes, and suddenly it’s 21–14. Buffalo stalls, Detroit nails a 50-yard field goal, 24–14.
Fourth Quarter: Chaos. Allen wakes up, the Bills storm back with a 70-yard drive, and tie it at 28–28. The world braces for overtime… until Detroit unleashes the play.
The Play: A fake handoff, a jet sweep, a lateral, a backwards pass, and somehow, somehow, the quarterback ends up with the ball again and hits his tight end in the corner of the end zone. Touchdown! 35–28. Buffalo scrambles, hits a field goal to make it 35–31, but the Lions close it out with a bruising run to burn the final seconds.
Final: Detroit Lions 35, Buffalo Bills 31.
Why It’s (Sort of) Logical
Detroit’s offense matches up perfectly against Buffalo’s one defensive flaw.
The Lions’ defense has matured enough to bend but not break against elite quarterbacks.
Both teams have chip-on-the-shoulder energy and something to prove, the best motivator in sports.
It’s not the safe pick. It’s not the obvious pick. But that’s the point.
A Note from a Superstitious Seahawks Fan
Now, I would love to throw my Seattle Seahawks into this mix. Believe me, I was this close to doing it, but as a superstitious fan, I refuse to jinx it.
So I’ll just quietly leave this here: Seattle is on a roll. All cylinders are firing. The offense looks alive again, the defense is forcing turnovers, and the vibes in the locker room feel more 2013.
The second half of their schedule is where things get real, a brutal stretch of divisional matchups against the 49ers, Rams, and Cardinals that will test whether they’re actual contenders or just early-season overachievers.
But let’s just say this: I don’t disagree with what Pat McAfee said recently. The Hawks are heating up, and if this run continues, every NFC contender better start sleeping with one eye open.
Final Prediction
Super Bowl LX, Detroit Lions 35, Buffalo Bills 31. The Lions finally hoist the Lombardi. The Bills add another emotional scar to the scrapbook.
I’m not saying you should fire your bookie and listen to me, but if this hits, I’m taking victory laps until draft season.
Edited by: Megan Livengood
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