"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."
"The Rams got more than they expected from a game Carolina team which had no business hosting a home game with an 8-9 record, but such is life in the NFC South. Yet when it came down to the end, according to Rams wide receiver Davante Adams, it was Stafford who said, "Let's go snatch these guys' hearts." Which is exactly what Stafford did in a 34-31 win. McVay pulled the gangster move of trading Jared Goff for Stafford 2021 when Goff had taken the Rams to a Super Bowl, losing 13-3 to New England and it paid off with one Super Bowl with a potential second on the way. Stafford is the NFL's likely Most Valuable Player."
"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. Purdy is 5-2 as a postseason quarterback."
Offense is the primary determinant of Super Bowl contention, with rule changes and game tempo favoring quarterbacks and play-callers. Quarterback-and-coach combinations steer pace and scoring opportunities, placing defenses at a structural disadvantage. The Los Angeles Rams rely on Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, whose trade catalyzed a Super Bowl win and continued postseason success, positioning Stafford as a likely MVP. The San Francisco 49ers pair Kyle Shanahan with Brock Purdy, whose clutch road performances and downfield accuracy bolster postseason credibility. The Buffalo Bills feature an offense led by Joe Brady and Josh Allen, with Allen capable of shouldering games to victory.
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