While many fans across the nation might have preferred a showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders, both teams fell short, paving the way for this year's Super Bowl lineup.
For San Francisco 49ers fans, this game stirs up some complicated feelings. It's a battle between the Chiefs, who edged them out in overtime in last year's Super Bowl, and the Eagles, who dashed their championship hopes the year before.
As the most-watched sporting event in the country approaches, where do 49ers fans stand? To find out, we posed this question on social media, inviting fans to cast their votes. The results? For many, the hatred for the Chiefs outweighs their disdain for the Eagles, leading most to reluctantly root for Philadelphia.
However, many fans chose neither side, jokingly hoping for a miracle in which both teams somehow lose the game.
Below are some of the most interesting and entertaining responses to our poll.
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