Right now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to battle on the field – but the fight is already raging on social media. As we count down to the big game, these two teams aren’t missing the chance to take a virtual hit at their opponent.
Let’s break down 5 key social media matchups. Check out some of the best content from each team below. You be the judge, which side is scoring the most points off the field?
Battle #1: Brady vs. Mahomes
With 20 years in the league, Tom Brady is no spring chicken. But the veteran quarterback is about to start in his 10th Super Bowl – an NFL record. On the other hand, Patrick Mahomes is just getting started. Last year, he became one of youngest players ever to win a Super Bowl and be named MVP. Neither team is missing the chance to hype up this historic matchup.
The Chiefs are sharing some Mahomes Magic with this incredible highlight reel of some of Patrick’s most impressive moves:
✨ MAHOMES MAGIC ✨ never ceases to amaze!@Tostitos | #RunItBack pic.twitter.com/KmyNf8yh4i
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 26, 2021
Meanwhile, the Bucs fired back with a classic Brady Shrug, showing they’ve got faith in the #GOAT to get the job done:
¯_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/15fQb7MAsN
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 2, 2021
Battle #2: Home vs. Away
This year’s Super Bowl location is unique – for the first time in league history, a team will host the big game at home. Tampa Bay hasn’t missed the chance to be proud of their home field advantage. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are making noise about their plans for a repeat victory.
In a stunning video tour of the stadium, the Bucs celebrated the fact that they are “Home for SBLV” and are ready to protect their house:
Home for #SBLV pic.twitter.com/D4A7eBMz70
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 31, 2021
Back in Kansas City, the Chiefs shared a cheeky image of their players sailing their own pirate ship down the Mississippi river to “run it back” and defeat the Buccaneers on their home turf:
Game week. #RunItBack pic.twitter.com/ddL724Rk2s
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 1, 2021
Battle #3: Chiefs Locker Room vs. Bucs Locker Room
Both teams are working to give their fans incredible behind the scenes access. In a year where access is limited, fans want to feel as close to the players as possible.
The Chiefs shared a video showing what it’s like behind the scenes at production day to get their fans pumped up:
A quick look behind the scenes of production day! pic.twitter.com/8mGSgAuKnx
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 2, 2021
Not to be outdone, the Bucs shared a similar video giving fans a look at some of the team’s most colorful personalities:
All eyes on us.#GoBucs pic.twitter.com/Pwy5XP5DPZ
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 2, 2021
Battle #4: Kansas City vs. Tampa Bay
Even though many fans won’t be able to travel to the big game, Kansas City and Tampa Bay are still finding ways to rally around their home teams. It’s inspiring to see these communities come together in a year that’s kept us far apart.
Kansas City may not be the host city, but its businesses are still getting decked out in support:
The city of Tampa is doubly excited – cheering on the Bucs and watching their stadium transform into a Super Bowl venue:
Battle #5: 2021 vs. the Rest:
After a season of empty stadiums and Zoom press conferences, both teams are on the same side of this battle as they highlight how this year is different than any other.
The Bucs shared a hilarious video of Tom Brady documenting his 10th, and most unique, opening night:
.@TomBrady had to document this unique Opening Night pic.twitter.com/m4TobugpvP
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 1, 2021
The Chiefs also made light of new experiences by sharing a few photos of an opening night unlike any other:
Opening Night looking a little different this year. pic.twitter.com/qkjczCdNlc
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 1, 2021
We can only expect this battle to heat up heading into the weekend. Stay tuned and let us know who you think has the edge on the virtual gridiron. Tweet us @psforbrands and shout out your pick for social media champs!
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