Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

The NFL and NFL Players Association haven’t always enjoyed a healthy relationship, but they proved in 2020 that working together is good for both.

As has been the case for years across the NFL landscape, the question of equal opportunity is one of  subplots during the build-up to Super Bowl 55.

Everyone knows Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has the sizzle, but one week after concussion and turf toe injury, he showed off his grit against the Bills.

The Bills took an early lead in AFC title game, but that didn’t bother the Chiefs, who showed off offensive firepower and are headed to Super Bowl 55.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is having a fantastic season, but if he wants shot at second Super Bowl ring, he must beat GOAT Tom Brady in NFC title game.

Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians is “pissed” that assistant Byron Leftwich hasn’t had a single interview for any of the NFL head coach vacancies .

Patrick Mahomes is a superstar, but the Chiefs and backup QB Chad Henne didn’t panic when Mahomes was knocked out of the game with a concussion.

The Buffalo Bills’ defense battered Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson with two huge plays late in the game.

Class of 2018 quarterbacks taking center stage as matchup of the young and mobile contrasts the flavor of the Tom Brady-Drew Brees duel.