NFL Analyst predicts Buccaneers Super Bowl rematch

FS1’s First Things First host Nick Wright dropped a bold prediction for the 2025 NFL season.

Wright, during his early-season predictions, picked a Super Bowl showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

That matchup would be a rematch of Super Bowl LV in 2021, when Tampa Bay dominated Kansas City 31-9 to capture its most recent Lombardi Trophy. Four years later, Wright believes both squads have the roster and leadership to cross paths once again on football’s biggest stage.

.@getnickwright reveals his Super Bowl prediction 👀

"Chiefs over Bucs in Super Bowl 60." pic.twitter.com/NFTAA5vpLh
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) August 29, 2025

The Chiefs factor

It’s no surprise that Wright, who has publicly proclaimed himself a Chiefs fan, penciled in Kansas City on the AFC side. Coming off a Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, they are looking to capture that same success in 2025. Their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, has made it routine to carry the Chiefs deep into January, and with Travis Kelce still producing and young weapons like Rashee Rice emerging, the offense remains dangerous. Their defense has steadily grown into one of the more reliable units in the league, giving them balance that wasn’t always there during Mahomes’ early years.

The Chiefs’ championship experience also makes them one of the hardest teams to eliminate once the postseason rolls around. Wright’s projection banks on Mahomes’ continued brilliance and Kansas City’s ability to reload year after year, keeping themselves firmly in the Super Bowl picture.

The Buccaneers’ path

Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the third quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

But let’s get back to Tampa Bay, because Wright’s pick shows he sees something brewing on Florida’s west coast. The Buccaneers won the NFC South in 2024, but lost in the wild card round to the Washington Commanders. They have still proven they belong in the NFC mix, with veteran leadership with a roster that continues to evolve. The defense, as always, remains the backbone. Vita Vea clogs up the middle, Antoine Winfield Jr. makes plays all over the field and Lavonte David is still the heartbeat of the unit. That kind of core gives Tampa Bay a real chance to slow down any high-powered offense it faces.

Offensively, the Buccaneers are still rolling with a proven duo in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. They also added young receiver Emeka Egbuka giving their offense another weapon. The offensive line has taken steps forward, giving the quarterback Baker Mayfield more time. With young running back Bucky Irving entering his 2nd season after a breakout year,Tampa Bay looks built to make a playoff push.

For fans, a rematch with the Chiefs would be dripping with storylines. Tampa Bay could prove its 2021 win wasn’t just a one-off, while Mahomes would be chasing redemption after one of the toughest losses of his career. If Wright’s prediction comes true, Buccaneers fans could be in for one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory.

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