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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Brady and the NFL’s least convincing retirement

Six weeks, basically. That’s all Tom Brady gave retirement. Not enough time to fall in love with gluten, grow a slight paunch, or tame his golf swing. The NFL great simply wasn’t ready for empty weekends.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Lumen Field on December 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Wilson trade both unthinkable and era-ending

Seattle fans’ fears have been realised. It wasn’t a media-crazed storm. The Seahawks have actually traded away the face of their franchise, even though he was under contract for two more seasons.

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FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 03:  Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers greets Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots following the game at Gillette Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

How will the NFL’s QB dominoes fall in 2022?

As the games’ greatest ever quarterback retires, the question of who will fill the Tom Brady void snowballs. With some unconventional options on the cards, it’s making for an intriguing conversation.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Von Miller #40 of the Los Angeles Rams holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy  after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Next challenge facing Super Bowl champions

Coming back to Los Angeles in 2016 after a 20-year absence, the Rams’ return has gone even better than first planned. Monday’s Super Bowl victory gives them the chance to take things a step further.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a sack on Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LA Rams bury demons in Super Bowl win

It wasn’t done easy against the Bengals, but the LA Rams wiped away the sting of their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots three years ago to claim the Vince Lombardi trophy.

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals jogs off the field after beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Super Bowl quarterback Burrow a chess fiend

Joe Burrow is unusually skilled at picturing plays before they happen, anticipating lines of attack and thinking through a dizzying range of tactics. No wonder he’s so good at chess.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 22: Evan McPherson #2 of the Cincinnati Bengals prepares to kick a extra point during a game against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Bengals defeated the Titans 19-16.  (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Match-ups that will decide Super Bowl LVI

The run-up to the Super Bowl is no doubt producing some sleepless nights for Zac Taylor and Sean McVay. They’re burning the midnight oil thinking of every way possible to get an edge on the opposition.

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with fans after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Paul Brown Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Rams face hostile Super Bowl home crowd

After suffering through decades of mostly lousy football, Cincinnati Bengals fans are planning to show up at SoFi Stadium in large numbers to see their team play for a championship.