Getty ImagesThe StoryAmerica’s throwing around the old pigskin again. This isn’t 1956.True, but it is Super Bowl 56. The game starts at 6:30pm ET this Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals head to SoFi stadium to challenge the Los Angeles Rams on their home turf. So get the wings ready because theVince Lombardi Trophy is on the line. What do I need to know?The underdog Bengals took the league by surprise and came in hot during the 2022 championships — beating the Super Bowl 2020 champions: the Kansas City Chiefs. The stakes are high for Bengals fans considering they’ve never taken the Lombardi Trophy home. And haven’t made it to theSuper Bowlin over 30 years. What about the Rams?They’ll be playing at home donning their blue, yellow, and white uniforms. It’s rare considering the NFL rotates the Super Bowl location annually tomake sure no team has a home-field advantage.But it can still happen, right Buccaneers? Now, the Rams are eyeing this year’s trophy after 22 years. And are hoping to be chanting “Whose House?” a little louder this time around. What players should I know about?The Bengals are hoping QB Joe Burrow, Offensive Player of the Year Cooper Kupp, and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr can take them to the finish line. The Rams have QB Matthew Stafford (who’s a newbie on the team) and their wide-receiving trio Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd who are yearning for a W. And football wouldn’t be football without a little sideline tea. The head coach of the Rams is Sean McVay. And one of his former assistant coaches – Zac Taylor – is leading the Bengals as head coach. TBD if these two will put on a show. Speaking of shows…Jhené Aiko — who says her parents are from both teams' hometowns — will kick the game off with her rendition of "America The Beautiful." And as usual, companies will be making bathroom breaks nearly impossible thanks to their multi-million dollar commercial slots. For the first time, crypto will be making a play (more on that here). And let's not forget the halftime show. But you can forget Y2K fashion because the '90s are back, baby. Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige will take center stage. But TBD if Snoop Dogg will still be on the roster now that he is facing allegations of sexual assault. theSkimmThe Super Bowl is one of the biggest celebrations in America. The Rams and Bengals have waited decades to get to this point — so have their fans.And each team will be showing up in hope of yelling“I’m going to Disney World.” Skimm More: Want more on Super Bowl LVI? We Skimm'd all the details for you here. |