It wouldn't be a Super Bowl without participating in the time-honored tradition of filling out a party props sheet. Luckily for you, Peter Overzet has prepared a Super Bowl 59 edition filled with all of the staples… along with plenty of surprises.

The Printable Super Bowl 59 Props Sheet

You can download the sheet here – all nice and tidy on one page! Pass it around at the party and begin a new tradition!

And read on after the download for some expert advice on the picks…

Pre-Game Party Props

1. Will Jon Batiste's national anthem be OVER or UNDER 120.5 seconds?

Pete's alpha: There is a long history of national anthems going longer than normal at the Super Bowl. Makes sense, I guess. If you get a chance to sing on the biggest stage you're going to make a meal out of it. However, we do have a data point on Baptiste. At the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, his rendition lasted only 89 seconds. Last year, Reba Mcentire's performance was on the short side, though, at 95 seconds. For more research, check out Geoff Ulrich's piece. 

2. Which iconic landmark or cultural touchstone from New Orleans will be shown first on the broadcast? 

Pete's alpha: The chalk here is obviously Bourbon Street, but there are certainly some solid dark horse candidates. Maybe we get an aerial shot of the Mississippi River first? Or perhaps a more tasteful b-roll of the French Quarter where there is less risk of capturing a college co-ed vomiting on the street with a foot-long margarita in their hand? My personal guess, however, would be a shot of some beignets at the world-famous Cafe du Monde. A zoom-in shot of a powdered donut is like catnip for a TV producer.

3. Will Drew Brees be shown on the broadcast?

Pete's alpha: Brees is royalty in New Orleans and serves as an "ambassador" for the official hosting committee. I'd be shocked if we didn't get a shot of him. Perhaps tossing around the pigskin with his boys?

4. Will the coin toss come up heads or tails?

Pete's alpha: Folks, I'll give it to you straight–you have a 50% chance of getting this right. That said, it's my legal obligation to let you know that tails never fails…except in 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2018. Otherwise it has not failed in the past ten Super Bowls. 

In-Game Party Props

5. Who will be the first player to score a TD?

Pete's alpha: Most people will be tempted to roll Saquon Barkley here, but Jalen Hurts, Travis Kelce, and Kareem Hunt are all in the mix as highest probability to score the first TD.

6. Who will have more receiving yards: Travis Kelce or A.J. Brown?

Pete's alpha: These two are neck-and-neck in most spots with a slight lean to Brown. My hunch is Kelce will be the more popular answer, so you can get some smug satisfaction in selecting the player who we have projected for more yards.

7. Who will score more fantasy points: Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts?

Pete's alpha: This is truly a coin flip–and since we are speculating on the literal coin flip, why not do so here? Both of these two exploded in the Conference Championships for 30+ fantasy points. It's probably worth correlating your choice here with both the team you think will win and your MVP selection.

8. Will Saquon Barkley have a rush that goes for more than 30 yards?

Pete's alpha: I'm playing God with this one. The actual line for this at most places is 23.5, but I want to give the wet blanket under betters a little more wiggle room since all Barkley does is rip off big plays. You're welcome.

9. Will a wrong call go in the Chiefs favor?

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9. Will any player attempt a hurdle during the game?

Pete's alpha:  Not only does this game feature the man responsible for the greatest hurdle ever, but you have to assume the Super Bowl gets the endorphins pumping in a way that encourages more hurdle impulses than normal. The sharp money is still probably on the "no," but you gotta admit this would be a fun thing to root for.

10. Will A.J. Brown be caught reading a self-help book on the sideline?

Pete's alpha: This basically boils down to whether you think AJB is a "bit" guy and whether he has the comedy chops to deliver an all-time callback on the biggest stage. I can picture it now…AJ makes a huge play for a TD and heads back to the bench to pull out his "Inner Excellence" book, winks at the camera, and starts flipping through the pages.

11. What will be the official distance of the longest made field goal by either team?

Pete's alpha: This is a tricky one to handicap, but I can at least help you out on the high-end of your guesses. Harrison Butker's longest successful FG was a 57-yarder during last year's Super Bowl, while Jake Elliott nailed a 61-yard bomb in 2023. 

Halftime and commercials

12. Will Kendrick Lamar bring out a surprise guest?

Pete's alpha: SZA is already confirmed as a special guest, but I would bet there will be at least one surprise guest. Maybe he can coax Taylor Swift out of her luxury box for a cameo?

13. Will a commercial feature a talking animal?

Pete's alpha: On the one hand, this is a staple. On the other hand…what if we as a culture have moved on from anthropomorphizing animals to sell products? I feel like this is right up there with the hurdle prop for funnest sweat.

14. Will Taylor Swift be shown giving someone a hug?

Pete's alpha: This one feels very correlated to a Chiefs win. If Kelce makes a big play or the Chiefs win, it feels like a lock that we'll get a Swift hug with Momma Kelce, Brittany Mahomes, or whoever else she's sitting with in the box. 

Last year that someone was Blake Lively, who is now embroiled in one of the most wild Hollywood scandals of all time. I'm not sure how that information is relevant to this prop except to say I'd be careful accepting an invite to sit next to Swift at the Super Bowl. 

15. Will Jason Kelce chug a beer on camera at some point during the broadcast?

Pete's alpha: He will likely appear on the ESPN pre-game coverage, but will presumably be looking to tie one on after he punches out for the evening. Jason Kelce imbibing feels like a virtual lock, the only question is whether the cameras catch him doing it in aggressive fashion. 

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16. Who will win the game?

Pete's alpha: Follow your heart. What could go wrong?

17. Who will win Super Bowl MVP?

Pete's alpha: If you think the Chiefs win, it's almost impossible not to select Mahomes (mayyyybe Kelce could sneak in there). But if you go with the Eagles, it's likely a coin flip between Barkley and Hurts. Ulrich has some more thoughts on the MVP odds here.

18. What color will the Gatorade poured on the winning coach be? 

Pete's alpha: In the past five Super Bowls, here have been the results:

  • Super Bowl LVIII (2024): Purple
  • Super Bowl LVII (2023): Purple
  • Super Bowl LVI (2022): Blue
  • Super Bowl LV (2021): Blue
  • Super Bowl LIV (2020): Orange

Does the purple trend continue?! Only time will tell.

Good luck and enjoy the game. For some party prep ideas, check out our roundtable on our favorite Super Bowl foods.