It's one of the biggest weeks of the year for football fans - SUPERBOWL time! With the assistance of ChatGPT, we've come up with some fun information you can share with your kids pertaining to the year's biggest game.
New Jersey is home to two prominent NFL teams: the New York Giants and the New York Jets. Both teams have etched their names in Super Bowl history.
- New York Giants: The Giants have made five Super Bowl appearances, clinching victory in four of them:
- 1986 (Super Bowl XXI): Defeated the Denver Broncos 39-20.
- 1990 (Super Bowl XXV): Narrowly beat the Buffalo Bills 20-19.
- 2007 (Super Bowl XLII): Triumphed over the New England Patriots 17-14.
- 2011 (Super Bowl XLVI): Once again overcame the Patriots with a 21-17 win.
- New York Jets: The Jets have one Super Bowl appearance:
- 1968 (Super Bowl III): Achieved a historic 16-7 victory against the Baltimore Colts.
Kids from the area may be curious if there has ever been any local talent lucky enough to set foot on the big state in terms of football. From what we could gather, there has only been one player from the Morris County (West) area who has played in the big game. Michael Burton, a former football fullback from West Morris Central High School in Long Valley made his Super Bowl debut in 2023, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs secured a 38-35 victory that year over the Eagles, and Burton then went on to sign with the Denver Broncos where he currently still has a roster spot.
For some, the allure of the Superbowl lies not in the game being played, but rather the halftime festivities! For Superbowl LIX in New Orleans this year, the halftime headliner is Kendrick Lamar, joined by special guest, SZA.
We'd be remiss if we didn't also mention the other entertainment aspect of the big game - the commercials! The cost of a Superbowl commercial is astronomical, coming in at $7-$8 million for a 30 second slot. With that price tag, you'd better believe advertisers are hoping to grab your attention with jaw dropping ads!
Here are a few of the ads we know will be debuting this year:
- Dunkin' Donuts: Ben Affleck and his brother Casey Affleck reprise their roles as the "DunKings," joined by Jeremy Strong. The teaser humorously showcases Strong's method acting in a vat of coffee beans.
- Hellmann's: Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reunite in a nostalgic ad, playing off their iconic film "When Harry Met Sally," to promote Hellmann's products.
- Flipz: NFL star Saquon Barkley partners with Flipz in a campaign titled "Flipz Up Your Game Day," featuring his family and highlighting his love for chocolate-covered pretzels.
- HexClad: Gordon Ramsay and Pete Davidson team up in a humorous ad for HexClad cookware, involving an "Unidentified Frying Object."
- Bud Light: Post Malone, Shane Gillis, and Peyton Manning star in a comedic spot titled "Big Men on Cul-de-Sac," bringing humor to suburban life.
- Booking.com: The Muppets take center stage in a fun-filled commercial promoting travel bookings.
- Michelob Ultra: Catherine O'Hara and Willem Dafoe appear as pickleball enthusiasts in a lighthearted ad for the beverage brand.
- Taco Bell: Doja Cat makes an amusing appearance in a Taco Bell commercial, adding her unique flair to the brand's promotion.
Whether you are rooting for the Chiefs or the Eagles this year, between the halftime entertainment, the commercials and the on-field antics, you are certain to enjoy the Sunday festivities - but best of luck getting the kids up for school on Monday!
