"SANTA CLARA Even with dominating defenses such as Denver, Houston and Seattle, the path to Super Bowl LX will be mostly navigated by the offense. It's offense that is most valued by NFL rulemakers and puts defenses at a disadvantage, and a game's tempo and pace are dictated by the quarterback and the coach who designs and calls the plays. With that in mind, here's a subjective ranking of those unions among the eight teams remaining in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs:"
"In their fourth year together, Purdy can probably finish Shanahan's sentences and is in tune with not only the next play call, but the next sarcastic quip. Even with two interceptions in a 23-19 win over Philadelphia, Purdy proved he can operate in the clutch in cold weather on the road. His arm is big enough to cut through the wind, and included downfield strikes to Demarcus Robinson (61 yards) and Jauan Jennings (45 yards) that helped put the Eagles on their heels."
Offense is described as the decisive factor en route to Super Bowl LX because NFL rules favor offensive play and place defenses at a disadvantage. Quarterbacks and their coaches control game tempo and pace, making their unions critical. The Los Angeles Rams led by Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford benefited from Stafford's late-game leadership and McVay's trade for Stafford, producing a Super Bowl and likely MVP performance. The San Francisco 49ers with Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy show strong cohesion; Purdy demonstrated clutch play, effective downfield passing, and postseason resilience in cold, hostile conditions. Josh Allen is noted for his ability to carry a team.
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