What's up sports fans? Championship weekend is over, and the Super Bowl LVIII matchup is set. Before the 49ers take on the Chiefs in Sin City, we recap how it all went down. Only two game to talk about, and the better team choked in both instances. We talk about the experience factor, and why the Chiefs and Niners relied on having been there and done that. The Ravens abandoned their power rush identity, and we can't figure out why. The Lamar Jackson hero ball didn't show up, and it hurts Lamar's legacy. Some rookie mistakes sealed the loss for Baltimore, and Kansas City did exactly what they needed to do to advance to their fourth Super Bowl in six years. The mark of the Lions this year? Gutsy calls (16:42). That identity cost them a Super Bowl appearance. George Kittle knew it, too—and we talk about the arrogance playing a factor in the San Francisco comeback. Plus, we discuss if this year's Lions fans feel how 2009 Vikings fans felt (29:08) when Brett Favre fell just short of a Super Bowl. We pivot to talk about the Super Bowl (37:00) and the unreal career trajectory of Patrick Mahomes. We compare Mahomes and early-career Tom Brady, and talk about why we might be watching the GOAT. Devon and Alex agree on both preseason Super Bowl picks and stick with it now—don't bet against Mahomes.

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Thanks for joining us in the AD's Office, hosted by Alex Larsen and Devon Plecas. Each week, we'll take you through our takes on the NFL. We'll be back every week, recapping everything going on in the League that never rests. Long live football.

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