5 most desirable matchups for Super Bowl LII

Two teams will meet in Minneapolis on Feb. 4 to determine the winner of Super Bowl LII, that much is confirmed.

At this point, any matchup between the top team in each conference is conceivable.

On football's biggest stage, here are five scenarios that would be considered must-watch television.

5. Anyone vs. Vikings

The Super Bowl host has never actually played in the Super Bowl, but this year, the Vikings have a legitimate shot at making it all the way.

For the pure novelty of seeing a team play in their first Super Bowl since 1976 at home - not to mention they're using their supposed third-string quarterback and missing their top running back - throw some support behind the Vikings.

4. Steelers vs. Rams

The glamour and glitz of Hollywood against the blue-collar passion of Pittsburgh.

The Rams have been one of the most compelling breakout stories of the year behind 31-year-old rookie head coach Sean McVay and MVP candidate Todd Gurley. Pitting the surging Rams against the stability and tradition of the Steelers would be a fantastic contrast of style and culture.

Also, Gurley against Le'Veon Bell would be the best combination of running backs the league would have to offer.

3. Patriots vs. (insert team defeated by New England in a Super Bowl)

Take your pick of the Falcons, Rams, Panthers, or Eagles - they've all been to the big dance and lost to the Patriots.

While an immediate rematch between the Falcons and New England may seem like the most desirable matchup, if you're not sick of the 28-3 jokes by now, you certainly would be by the time the game rolls around.

The Falcons are still an exciting team to watch, though, as are the Rams and Panthers. The Eagles making it to the Super Bowl without Carson Wentz would be an ugly sight, however, if they got all the way there, it would be a pretty cool feel-good story for the city of brotherly love.

2. Bills vs. Vikings

The Bills and Vikings are the two most snake-bitten franchises in the NFL when it comes to the Super Bowl. Both clubs hold an all-time 0-4 record in the big game.

On top of this year potentially being the first time a team can legitimately call the Super Bowl a home game, the Bills ending their playoff drought with a Lombardi Trophy would be too good to pass up.

It may be completely unrealistic, but it would be a ton of fun to see Bills Mafia on the big stage.

1. Patriots vs. Saints

At the end of the day, quarterbacks are the key to a great game. In their time in the NFL, Tom Brady and Drew Brees have proven to be two of the best to ever sling a pigskin.

Some may not want to hear it, but the Patriots make for good Super Bowls. No football fan feels indifferent about them - you either love them or hate them.

Along with Brees, the Saints' rookie class has transformed the team into a different version of exciting football than the air-raid attack fans have been accustomed to seeing. The playmaking of Alvin Kamara has been one of the best parts of this season, so why not see it in the Super Bowl.

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