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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters Monday -- the day after Kansas City's humbling loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV -- that he and his team need to find ways to be more efficient next season.

It's said often, and once again proved to be true on the greatest stage, football is won and lost in the trenches. Tampa Bay dominated up front on both sides of the ball in Super Bowl LV, turning what promised to be an entertaining game into a lopsided affair and a 31-9 Buccaneers win over the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes and the AFC's top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs square off with host Tom Brady and the NFC's fifth-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday's Super Bowl LV, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

What can the rest of the NFL learn from the Bucs' and Chiefs' path to Super Bowl LV? Bucky Brooks breaks down five main lessons from both teams.

Will the Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the second straight year? Can Tampa wins its second Super Bowl title? Which players will steal the spotlight? Thirty-two analysts provide predictions for Super Bowl LV.

While Alex Smith is the clear favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year at NFL Honors, several other awards -- including Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year -- are far less clear. Thirty-three NFL analysts make their picks for each of the major individual awards.

Is Tom Brady a system quarterback? Should the Buccaneers try to blitz Patrick Mahomes? Has Rob Gronkowski lost a step? Keegan Abdoo and Mike Band use Next Gen Stats to discern the truth behind some bold narratives surrounding Super Bowl LV.

Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski gave a glowing review of Chiefs TE Travis Kelce ahead of Super Bowl LV while the Bucs defense aims to stop the All-Pro tight end.

With Super Bowl LV just around the corner, Cynthia Frelund locks in seven predictions you can count on in Chiefs-Buccaneers. Will Kansas City win by more than four points? How many yards will Travis Kelce have?

The beat goes on for Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, but what on earth was Matt LaFleur thinking? In this edition of the Schein Nine, Adam Schein spotlights the winners and losers from Championship Sunday.

Championship Sunday has arrived! Heading into the AFC and NFC conference title games, Cynthia Frelund locks in on five predictions you can count on.

How will Josh Allen's Bills and Andy Reid's Chiefs counter each other? Is there any better matchup than Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady? Gregg Rosenthal lists 16 things to watch on Championship Sunday.

The Chiefs stared down a scary set of circumstances on Sunday and still prevailed. Jeffri Chadiha reports from Kansas City on what the defending Super Bowl champions showed the world along the way.

Who's carrying a bigger burden in their upcoming clash: Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? Gregg Rosenthal lists five things to watch in each Divisional Round game.  

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to assemble a 2020 All-Pro squad. The Packers lead all teams with five representatives, including Aaron Rodgers. Who else made the cut?

David Carr identifies three playoff offenses that concern him most heading into the postseason. Plus, he reveals his end-of-season offensive player rankings.

In the wake of his release, Dwayne Haskins might benefit from a change-of-scenery reset. Who else could use an offseason move? David Carr lists offensive players in need of a fresh start. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in 2020.

Is the Baltimore Ravens' offense built to succeed in the wrong century? Should the Pittsburgh Steelers run the ball even less? Brandon Mendoza investigates five overreactions from Week 16.

Every week the NFL Media Research team puts together the best notes from Sunday's slate of games. Here are the top nuggets from Week 16.

With a 31-yard catch against the Falcons, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce surpassed George Kittle's 2018 single-season record of 1,377 receiving yards to set a new standard for TEs.

Who's going to win the AFC South? How about the NFC West? Can the Chicago Bears sneak into the postseason? After running 100,000 simulations of each remaining game, Cynthia Frelund provides answers to looming playoff questions.

With two games left in the regular season, David Carr selects his Offensive All-Rookie Team. Who makes the list? Who's left off? Plus, he updates his top-15 offensive player rankings ahead of Week 16.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce enters Week 16 with just 60 yards needed to break the single-season yards record for tight ends -- a mark set by George Kittle in 2018.

Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters.

Who are the true Super Bowl contenders? With the 2020 NFL regular season winding down, Adam Schein ranks the nine teams most likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the evening of Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida.

Watch every Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce catch from 133-yard Super Bowl LV.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes steps up, rips 33-yard laser to tight end Travis Kelce from his own end zone.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger looks at several games to explain the best ways Tampa Bay's defense can try to contain Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce in Super Bowl LV.

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row after posting a franchise-best 14-2 record. Let's dive into the numbers for some of the mind-boggling stats behind the Chiefs' 2020 regular season.

Watch legendary TEs Travis Kelce's and Rob Gronkowski's best moments from Super Bowl LV Opening Night.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund breaks down player stat projections to trust for Super Bowl LV.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce discusses with NFL Network's Michael Irvin his record-breaking 2020 season, chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, what it means to face Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski in Super Bowl LV and more.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down why Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are at the top of their game and what makes each unique.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund's shares her most impactful pass catchers of Super Bowl LV.

See a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by tight end Travis Kelce for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 regular season.

Nate Burleson breaks down why Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is virtually impossible to defend.

Listen to the best mic'd up sound from TE Travis Kelce and DE Frank Clark as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills in the 2020 AFC Championship Game to move on the Super Bowl LV.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall's Top 5 impactful players of Super Bowl LV.

Pro Football Focus breaks down notable performances from the conference championship games of the 2020 NFL playoffs.

Go inside the helmet and around the field with Intel True View highlights of the Kansas City Chiefs top offensive plays against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.

'NFL Total Access' crew gives out game balls for the conference championships.

How the Kansas City Chiefs used quick passes to Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill to beat the Buffalo Bills and move on to Super Bowl LV.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah details what he has determined as the only formula for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses whether Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill are an underrated duo.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates winning the 2020 AFC Championship Game.

Watch the highlights from the AFC Championship Game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Take a look at Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's best catches from the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills where he set a franchise record with 13 receptions.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is left all alone for quarterback Patrick Mahomes' third-and-goal TD loft.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underhand tosses TD to tight end Travis Kelce on shovel-pass score.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce passes tight end Rob Gronkowski for most receiving yards by tight end in single season, including postseason.