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NFL Finals 2025 Overview

The 2025 NFL Finals are now set with the biggest game of the year seeing Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the legendary Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NFL Finals 2025 marks the 11th time the Big Easy has hosted the Big Game - a record-setting achievement that underscores New Orleans' incredibly rich football history and iconic status as one of the premier destinations for the NFL Finals.

But that’s not all - Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid and the entire Chiefs team are looking to make history by achieving the first ever three-peat! If they manage to take home the trophy, they’ll become the first team to win three consecutive Finals in the NFL's modern era. A moment that just may go down as one of the greatest dynasties in football history - if they can pull it off!

Key Details

  • Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2025
  • Time: Kick off is at 6:30 PM ET (3:30 PM PT) after several hours of pregame coverage.
  • Halftime Show: Grammy winner rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to headline.
  • National Anthem: The talented Jon Batiste will sing, setting the tone for the night ahead.

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How to Bet on the NFL Finals: Step By Step

If you are wondering how to bet on NFL Finals, wonder no more - we have a guide for that! Betting on the NFL and the NFL Finals, its biggest show, is quite simple.

NFL Finals bets can be placed at any stage of the season, from regular season play to playoffs, game day, in the offseason, and even live while it's all playing out on your big screen. And, it’s incredibly fun to have a stake in the game.

So let’s get you started with making a NFL Finals bet at LeoVegas.

  • Register an account with LeoVegas or if you have one, log in.

  • Head to Football and look for NFL Finals options (listed as NFL Championship).

  • All the teams that remain in contention for the Vince Lombardi Trophy will be displayed in the market with odds.

  • To add a selection to your bet slip, click on its odds.

  • Then, it’s time to decide how much to bet. We’ll even calculate your potential return so you see exactly how much you’ll win if successful!

  • Click ‘Place Bet’.

  • Expect an email that confirms your bet has been successfully placed. Curious to see what you’ve got in the running?

  • Find all your bets, open and settled, within your LeoVegas account.

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Regular Season Highlights

NFL Conference Finals

Detroit and Minnesota both had great seasons and were expected to play for a spot in the coveted final, but the Commanders and Eagles had other plans. In the NFC Championship Game on January 26, the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 55-23, securing their spot in the NFL Final.

Meanwhile, in Kansas, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills in Arrowhead Stadium’s sea of red. Fans witnessed an exciting game that went down to the last few minutes, where the Chiefs secured a 32-29 victory, sending Patrick Mahomes and his squad to the big game, once again.

Top Teams and Key Performances

The Kansas City Chiefs finished the regular season with an impressive 14-3 record, led by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (aka Mr Swift). Their offense was one of the league’s most explosive, while their defense, led by Chris Jones, proved to be quite tough when it mattered most.

The Philadelphia Eagles, with a strong 13-4 record this season, have proven their depth, even without Jason Kelce on the roster. Jalen Hurts has been the driving force of their offense, leading the charge with his ability to both run and throw the ball effectively. Alongside him, A.J. Brown has been a standout player, offering a significant deep threat that keeps defenses on edge. On the defensive side, Haason Reddick has been a key player, applying consistent pressure and helping to create opportunities for the team. With this balance of talent and determination, the Eagles have earned their spot in football’s biggest game.

Outside of the two top teams, Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson are the two favourites for this year’s MVP, which only includes the regular season for voting purposes, although Lamar would likely trade his MVP consideration for a title shot.

Record Breaking Moments from 2025

Saquon Barkley made a significant decision for the Philadelphia Eagles by sitting out the last game of the regular season. Despite only needing a small rushing total to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record, Barkley sided with his health. This move was aimed at ensuring he’d be at his best for the Eagles' playoff run, rather than risking injury for a personal achievement. It was a selfless choice that highlighted his focus on the team’s success in the postseason.

Meanwhile, the Chief’s Travis Kelce continued to smash records. In the Divisional Round playoff vs Houston Texans on January 18th, 2025, Kelce recorded his ninth career postseason game with over 100 receiving yards, surpassing Jerry Rice’s previous record of eight such games - which many thought to be unbreakable. In that game, Kelce had seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown, playing a major role in the Chiefs' 23-14 victory.

During the regular season, Travis Kelce surpassed 90 receptions for the seventh year in a row. This remarkable streak has set a new standard for reliability and excellence among NFL receivers, highlighting his consistent performance and essential role in the Kansas City Chiefs' continued success.

The Playoff Picture

What can be said about the Chiefs? In a word, consistency. They have been to the AFC Conference final now for SEVEN straight years. This season marks their third appearance in the NFL Finals, and they’re determined to make history with a first-ever three-peat.

For the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s all about seizing the moment. With a stellar 13-4 record, they’ve shown they are ready to battle with the league’s best. Led by Jalen Hurts and a well-balanced offense, the Eagles’ goal heading into the NFL Finals is clear: to claim their second title in just a few years.

With a defense that has been relentless all season, the Eagles are determined to stop the Chiefs' offense and outlast them in what promises to be an epic, for lack of a better word, showdown. For the Eagles, the plan is simple: stay aggressive, stay disciplined, and bring home the win.

Players to Watch

MVP Contenders in the 2025 Finals

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) - As always, Mahomes is the centerpiece of the Chiefs' offense. Known for his ability to make jaw-dropping plays under pressure, he will be the player to watch as he leads his team in their quest for a historic three-peat.

Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) - Hurts has established himself as a dual-threat quarterback capable of controlling the game with both his arm and legs. His leadership and playmaking ability will be critical this time round.

Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) - As Mahomes' go-to target, Kelce has been a game-changer and record breaker all season long. His ability to dominate the red zone and make crucial catches will be key to the Chiefs' offensive attack.

A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) - Brown is capable of intense speed and physicality. Expect him to be a key factor in the Eagles' passing game.

Rising Stars and Game-Changers

Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs) - The young gun, he can pull off explosive plays on the ground and as a receiving option makes him a player to watch.

Haason Reddick (Philadelphia Eagles) - Keep your eye on Reddick whose pressure on Mahomes will be critical in disrupting the Chiefs' offensive rhythm.

The Teams in the Spotlight

In-Depth Analysis of Finalist Team A: Kansas City Chiefs

Strengths:

  • Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ high-powered offense thrives on Mahomes’ playmaking abilities and deep ball accuracy.
  • Travis Kelce, the record-breaking tight end, continues to be Patrick Mahomes' most reliable target, especially in high-pressure moments. He's having an exceptional season, breaking records, and showing that age is no obstacle to his performance.
  • Andy Reid’s continues to showcase his exceptional leadership and playmaking ability, guiding the Chiefs through tough situations and making game-changing decisions that keep his team at the top.

Key Player to Watch:

  • Isiah Pacheco. The second-year running back has added versatility to their offense, capable of breaking through defensive lines and contributing in the passing game.

Weaknesses:

  • Defensive inconsistencies, especially in the secondary, have been a concern against elite passing offenses.

In-Depth Analysis of Finalist Team B: Philadelphia Eagles

Strengths:

  • Dual-threat quarterback Jalen Hurts anchors a balanced offense that can dominate both in the air and on the ground.
  • A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith form one of the league’s most formidable receiving duos, stretching defenses and creating mismatches.
  • Their defensive line, featuring Haason Reddick and Fletcher Cox, excels at pressuring quarterbacks and stopping the run.

Key Player to Watch:

  • D'Andre Swift. The running back has been pivotal in their rushing attack, combining power and elusiveness to consistently move the chains.

Weaknesses:

  • The Eagles’ secondary has struggled at times against deep passes, and Mahomes may be looking to exploit this.

Offensive Strategies: Head-to-Head Breakdown

The Kansas City Chiefs rely on Patrick Mahomes’ improvisation, quick passes, and deep shots to Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore. Play-action and screen passes to Isiah Pacheco are sure to add unpredictability to their offense in the big game.

The Philadelphia Eagles are likely to use a balanced attack, with Jalen Hurts executing read-option plays and spreading the ball to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Their dominant offensive line will help control the tempo, especially with a strong run game.

Defensive Strengths and Weaknesses

Both teams have strong defenses with distinct strengths and weaknesses. The Kansas City Chiefs are led by Chris Jones in the pass rush and Nick Bolton in run support, but they can struggle against quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and have gaps in zone coverage.

They’re also vulnerable to quick and precise passing attacks, which could allow Travis Kelce to exploit the middle. The Philadelphia Eagles, with a dominant pass rush led by Haason Reddick and a deep defensive line rotation, make it tough. However, they too can be exploited by quick, efficient passing. Both defenses are sure to bring their strengths, but each team has an area of weakness to target.

The Venue and Game Day Experience

The Host Stadium: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans

The biggest game of the 2025 NFL season is set to take place at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, a venue that has been a true cornerstone of NFL history. Since its opening in 1975, the Superdome has hosted numerous legendary events.

Beyond its football legacy, the Superdome has also played host to countless concerts, served as a refuge during Hurricane Katrina, and with this 11th hosting of the NFL Finals, it will have welcomed more Big Games than any other NFL stadium.

This is a place where sports, history, and culture all come together, making it an unforgettable location. Not to mention, the city of New Orleans adds its own magic with its rich culture, famous cuisine, and energy of Bourbon Street and an overall Big Easy vibe that will ensure the entire city is in celebration mode.

Why the Superdome?

Selection of the host city for the Big Game is determined through a regular season bidding process, where any city can place a bid. NFL owners then meet and vote to choose the final destination. All in all, this process typically takes place 3 to 6 years in advance of the game.

The NFL Finals Through the Years

Greatest NFL Finals Moments in History

It all comes down to one final game. And as we’ve learned in the past, anything can happen, from dramatic finishes to game-changing plays. The NFL Final showcases the pinnacle of football, where legends, and legendary moments, are made.

Helmet Catch 2008 - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots: In the closing minutes of the game, with the Giants trailing 14-10, QB Eli Manning escaped a near-sack and threw a pass to David Tyree.

Tyree made a spectacular catch by pinning the ball against his helmet, helping to set up the game-winning touchdown, securing the Giants a 17-14 victory.

Field Goal Miss 1991 - New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills: With the Bills trailing 20-19 in the final seconds, kicker Scott Norwood attempted a 47-yard field goal that would have won the game.

However, the kick went wide right, securing the Giants' victory and leaving us all with a very memorable and empathetic heartbreak for the close call and overall loss.

Interception - 2015 New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks: In the game’s closing moments, with the Seahawks just one yard away from potentially scoring the game-winning touchdown, rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass from Russell Wilson at the goal line.

The interception sealed the victory for the Patriots with a 28-24 win and is considered one of the most dramatic and unexpected game-saving plays in NFL Finals history.

2008 - NY Giants vs New England Patriots (17-14) - The Giants stunned the Patriots 17-14, with Eli Manning's iconic pass to David Tyree, who made a miraculous catch on his helmet. This play helped secure the win and prevented the Patriots from achieving a perfect season.

2015 - New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks (28-24) - With mere seconds left, Malcolm Butler made a game-winning interception at the goal line, denying the Seahawks a second straight title.

2000 - St. Louis Rams vs. Tennessee Titans (23-16): In a dramatic finish, Mike Jones of the Rams tackled Kevin Dyson just shy of the goal line, preventing the Titans from scoring and securing the Rams' victory.

How 2025 Compares to Previous Seasons

2025 promises to be another amazing Super Bowl showdown, with the Kansas City Chiefs aiming for a historic three-peat and the Philadelphia Eagles looking to steal their thunder, and capture their second title in just a few years. Compared to previous seasons, this matchup features two powerhouse teams with strong offenses and defenses, making it a highly anticipated clash that could add another iconic chapter to football history.

Factors Influencing Betting Decisions

Team Form & Performance

As they say in the stock market, ‘the trend is your friend’. In the NFL and other sports leagues, teams find their rhythms sporadically and unpredictably throughout a season. If a team is trending upward into the playoffs, like a horse that’s performing well and ‘in form’, you can fade that team at your own risk. Sometimes it’s referred to as ‘the hot hand fallacy’, a derogatory term for the phenomenon of a positive result streak.

So far, the NFL 2023 season has seen the 2023 NFL Finals Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, come out strong and are already listed as the favourite for this year’s game. But, as we’ve stated, we’re just over midway through the regular season, and anything can happen.

Weather

Field conditions and weather can substantially impact the game. Weather factors like temperature, wind, precipitation, and even snowfall, can create havoc on the playing field conditions and players themselves, especially if a team isn’t accustomed to certain conditions. We can look at Miami's monsoon-like 2007 game or the 1989 NFL Finals they hosted with wind gusts of 25 mph for past examples! But, this year, with the big show taking place in Allegiant Stadium, a fully enclosed, climate-controlled environment, it’s safe to say that unpredictable weather factors have been minimized.

Key Player Analysis

The presence or absence of key players can make a big difference to expected results. Key player trends are something to look at. A running back coming back in the first game from injury is probably not a great wager on his player prop performance until you’ve seen a game or two after his return to assess what form he is in. Conditioning and confidence are key to a player’s performance..

Commercials and Advertisements

While the NFL Finals football action may be the real show, there is no mistaking that its halftime concert and ads can often overshadow the antics on the field. For Canadians looking to ensure they get full access to the best ads on NFL Finals Sunday, they’ll need to check in with specific cable or streaming services for the most highly anticipated ads, as Canadian broadcasters often limit the bigger US commercials.

With 30-second spots costing as much as $7 Million for the media buy alone, it’s no surprise that these spots are often reserved for the world’s biggest brands…or crypto start-ups, but that’s a conversation for another day. Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable brands and commercials that have debuted during the NFL Finals.

Apple’s ‘1994’ - 1984

Way back in 1994, Apple had Ridley Scott direct a now iconic commercial that introduced the Macintosh computer. To this day, it’s often considered the best NFL Finals ad of all time, one of the first to use movie quality production values.

Wendy’s ‘Where’s the Beef’ - 1984

Big year for commercials at NFL Finals XVIII with the fast food chain Wendy's showing three ladies wondering ‘where’s the beef’ while looking at a competitor's dismal patty. The success of this slogan, which has become part of pop culture history, raised their annual revenue by +30%!

Budweiser Clydesdales - since 1986

The Budweiser Clydesdale horses have been a beloved and iconic part of the brand's advertising for decades, including NFL Finals commercials that debuted back in 1986. With a budget as big as theirs, it’s no surprise that while the Clydesdale usually makes a showing each NFL Finals, there have been other memorable hits like ‘Wassup’ (2000). This will be one brand to watch in 2024, especially coming out of their contentious year due to a disastrous social media campaign and its repercussions for their market share.

Snickers ‘Betty White’ - 2010

In 2010, Snickers had the legendary Betty White hammer home the phrase, ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’. It’s an insight every ‘hangry’ one of us can relate to.

Amazon's ‘Alexa Loses Her Voice’ - 2018

We all know Amazon’s virtual assistant’s voice, but this humorous, star-studded spot had us imagining replacements like Gordon Ramsay, Rebel Wilson, Cardi B, and Anthony Hopkins getting the job done…in their own way, of course.

There’s no end to this list, with leaders like Coca-Cola’s Cindy Crawford spot and their ‘Hey Kid, Catch’ now classic that starred Pittsburgh Steelers ‘Mean Joe Greene’. Stay tuned, we’ll all be watching to see what 2024 brings.

NFL Finals FAQ

When and where is the NFL Finals 2025?

The NFL Finals will be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9th. Kick-off is at 3:30 Pacific/6:30 PM Eastern.

How can I watch the NFL Finals live?

There are plenty of ways to watch the NFL Finals live, whether it's on TV or through online live-streaming. FOX is broadcasting the game this year, under the NFL’s rotating 11-year contract, while streaming services such as Fubo, Tubi (Fox’s live streaming app), NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV also offer live coverage.

What makes the 2025 NFL Finals unique?

This year’s NFL Championship game will see the Kansas City Chiefs aim for a historic three-peat.

Which players are expected to make the biggest impact?

On the Chief side, watch stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce power the offense, while Eagles Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown are sure to lead a balanced attack. On defense, watch Chris Jones (Chiefs) and Haason Reddick (Eagles) for game-changing plays.

What are the betting odds for the 2025 NFL Finals?

Going into the big game, the Kansas City Chiefs are currently favoured by 1.5 points. The over/under is sitting at 49.5 points, according to the SportsLine Consensus.

How does the NFL Finals affect team rankings for next season?

Teams that make deep playoff runs, particularly the Champions, often enter the next season with a boost in rankings, due to momentum and roster strength. However, rankings also factor offseason moves like trades, free-agent signings, and draft picks. So, while the Finals don’t directly affect next season rankings, they will influence how teams are viewed and set expectations for next season.

How to read the odds for the NFL Finals?

The odds on each team in NFL Finals betting are based on their probability of winning the game. You will find the teams displayed by odds order in our market, meaning those at the top of the page have the greatest chance of success. The teams with the lowest odds are the favourites, while the outsiders have much bigger odds.

What is the best bet to make on the NFL Finals?

Let’s start with the most popular - the outright bet - who will win the NFL Finals overall. Beyond simply picking a winner, there are plenty of specials and side prop bet action to make things really exciting during your NFL Finals party.

Specials can cover everything from the length of the National Anthem, the first song at halftime, the coin toss, to touchdown scoring and even the winning team’s Gatorade flavour of choice. And if the Chiefs make it this year, there’s sure to be Taylor Swift side action thrown into the mix as well.

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