Stephen A. Smith lists 12 NFL teams capable of winning Super Bowl LXI

Stephen A. Smith has identified a shortlist of 12 NFL teams he believes can win Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in February 2027. The list includes the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, while ruling out teams like the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers, both still winless at 0-4. Smith highlighted notable omissions such as the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings and last year's runners-up, the New England Patriots. He included both the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys, each with 2-2 records, citing their strong quarterback play despite inconsistent performances thus far. Smith's analysis reflects early season trends as teams jockey for playoff positions.

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