NFL legend Barry Sanders, widely considered one of the greatest running backs of all time, shared his Super Bowl LIX prediction during his appearance on media row in New Orleans this week. Sanders, who made the Pro Bowl in each of his 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions and amassed 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns before retiring at 31, has often cited his lack of Super Bowl opportunities with the Lions as a key reason for his early retirement.
In an interview on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, Sanders humorously mentioned that while it was tough to bet against Taylor Swift, he ultimately chose Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles to win the big game. “It’s tough to bet against Taylor Swift. You know, it’s tough to bet against her,” Sanders laughed. “But let me go with Saquon. I feel like the Eagles might have more playmakers. I cringe and hesitate picking against a heavy favorite. I guess they’re the favorite, obviously they’re chasing history, and I’m pretty sure the Eagles are more aware of that than anyone else. Maybe they have more motivation this time around. So I’ll go with Saquon and the Eagles.”
