The New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs are popular early picks to win Super Bowl LIV, and for good reason.
The Patriots, led by six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, won last year's Super Bowl. The Chiefs, led by reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, went 12-4 last season before reaching the AFC Championship Game.
But it's only August. A lot can change between now and January, when the NFL playoffs begin. Just because a team looks like it will be the best on paper doesn't necessarily mean that will translate over to the field.
There have been plenty of instances in the past when an early dark-horse Super Bowl candidate has gone on to surprise everyone by ending the year hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.