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FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams prepares to let go of a pass during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Brock Purdy's bid to join the select group of quarterbacks to go from a backup for most of the season to a Super Bowl starter got derailed when he suffered his own injury in the NFC championship game. There have been several examples of backups leading a team to the big game. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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By Josh Dubow 2 hrs ago

FILE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) lies on the ground after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
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By Josh Dubow And Howard Fendrich 3 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speak to the media during the NFL football Super Bowl 57 opening night, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Mahomes, Hurts aware of significance of this Super Bowl duel

By David Brandt 14 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speak to the media during the NFL football Super Bowl 57 opening night, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.(AP Photo/David J. Philip)
Super Bowl opening night returns with circus atmosphere

By Rob Maaddi 16 hrs ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce arrives ahead of the NFL football Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Chiefs, Eagles land in Phoenix, prepare for Super Bowl 57

By David Brandt Feb. 05, 2023 06:40 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt speaks near the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs' Hunt, Eagles' Lurie behind Super Bowl-winning teams

By Dave Skretta Feb. 05, 2023 10:51 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster enters an interview room to talk to reporters before an NFL football workout Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in the AFC championship game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Super Bowl-bound Chiefs are built around Patrick Mahomes

By Dave Skretta Feb. 04, 2023 03:19 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles are scheduled to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl-bound Eagles are built around QB Jalen Hurts

By Dan Gelston Feb. 04, 2023 11:07 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Hurts ready for historic Super Bowl matchup with Mahomes

By Dan Gelston Feb. 02, 2023 04:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) is lifted in the air after his game-winning field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Unheralded group of Chiefs get redemption in Super Bowl hunt

By Dave Skretta Feb. 01, 2023 02:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after the Patriots 24-14 win during their AFC Championship game in Foxborough, Mass. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over. He leaves the NFL with more wins, yards passing and touchdowns than any other quarterback. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady's unprecedented career filled with highlight moments

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 01, 2023 11:20 AM EST

Today in Sports History-KC 1st Super Bowl win in 50 years

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 2 1876 — The National League forms, consisting of teams in Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 31, 2023 06:33 PM EST

Terry Bradshaw, left, reacts with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Eagles' Super Bowl-bound Hurts still trying to quiet haters

By Dan Gelston Jan. 30, 2023 05:55 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Burrow, Bengals falter but should stay among AFC contenders

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 30, 2023 04:52 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 30, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Fans watch Kansas City Chiefs play the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bengals' Ossai laments late hit in AFC title loss to Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2023 01:42 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) tackles Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Super Bowl 57: Chiefs, Eagles meet for title in Arizona

By David Brandt Jan. 29, 2023 10:56 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Burrow comes up short of leading Bengals back to Super Bowl

By Dave Skretta Jan. 29, 2023 10:48 PM EST