Path to Super Bowl LX: Rams, 49ers are tops in playcaller-QB combos

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:

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