TRAGIC NEWS: Around 45 minutes ago, Matt Eberflus, head coach of the Chicago Bears, announced that his daughter, Giada Eberflus, is scheduled to undergo kidney surgery.

In February 2019, the New England Patriots clinched victory in what many deemed the most lackluster Super Bowl game ever witnessed, with a snooze-inducing 13-3 win over an initially overmatched Jared Goff, who has since amassed considerable wealth akin to Scrooge McDuck. Despite their victory, the Patriots defied statistical expectations, particularly in one area: their pass rushing performance ranked among the league’s worst, tying for 30th place in total sacks during the regular season.

While some may argue that sacks are an overrated statistic, I beg to differ. The pressure applied by a pass rush is invaluable, statistically speaking. Yet, it’s not just about numbers; pressure has tangible impacts. It doesn’t merely unsettle a quarterback—it can force fumbles deep in their own territory or sideline rival quarterbacks for weeks during crucial stretches of the season. Just like the threat of violence from a street bully, pressure alters dynamics significantly, but it’s the actual hit to the jaw that truly changes the game.

Since that lackluster Super Bowl featuring New England, let’s examine the regular season sack rankings of subsequent Super Bowl champions:

2019 Chiefs: 11th.