Super Bowl Week Advisory

Fri, Jan 29, 2021
AP Sports

To help you with planning for Super Bowl week, here are some of AP's scheduled stories. This advisory will be updated throughout the week. Please contact Deputy Sports Editor Howie Rumberg (hrumberg@ap.org) with questions.

An up-to-the minute listing of all stories across formats planned is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, http://newsroom.ap.org/coverageplan. You can also find a link to Coverage Plan on the left navigation of the Newsroom home page, http://newsroom.ap.org.

GRAPHICS

SUPER BOWL 55 PREVIEW: Full-page graphic shows the probable Chiefs and Buccaneers starters for the Super Bowl, with analysis of offense and defense and key players; team stats for regular and postseason and statistical QB comparison; 6c x 20 inches; stand-alone or with related Super Bowl stories; ETA Wednesday, Feb. 3.

SUPER BOWL 55 LOGOS: Super Bowl 55 logo with team helmets and team logos; with any Super Bowl stories; MOVED.

MONDAY

FBN--Super Bowl-Economic Impact

There have been four previous Super Bowls in Tampa, some amid war and economic distress. None have faced the challenges this year's event encounters because of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year's Super Bowl in the Miami area generated an estimated $572 million in new spending in the three main South Florida counties. This year, the Tampa Bay region probably won't generate even half that. By Curt Anderson. UPCOMING 850 words, photos 3 a.m.

FBN-Tim Dahlberg-Super Bowl Week

Super Bowl media night, which usually kicks off a week of events and parties before the big game, has gone virtual. Columnist Tim Dahlberg writes about the reconfigured event and a week leading to the game like no other. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

FBN--Super Bowl-Women Coaches

Katie Sowers made history just a year ago becoming the first woman and openly gay coach to work a Super Bowl as an offensive assistant with San Francisco. Now Lori Locust is following as assistant defensive line coach on Bruce Arians' diverse staff with Tampa Bay the only NFL team with two female coaches including Maral Javadifar as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

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TUESDAY

FBN--Super Bowl-Super Tight Ends

Rob Gronkowski was the prototype - a big, physical, pass-catching tight end who could take over games with Tom Brady throwing to him in New England. The two are together again with the Buccaneers, relying on each other in another Super Bowl. Travis Kelce has been exactly that for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs - the "New Gronk" who is shattering records at the position. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 3 a.m.

FBN-Super Bowl-Buccaneers-Black Assistants TAMPA, Fla. - Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators on offense, defense and special teams. The historical significance of that is not lost on Byron Leftwich, Todd Bowles and Keith Armstrong. By Fred Goodall. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

FBN--Super Bowl-4th Down Calls

If the Super Bowl comes down to a key fourth-down call from one of the coaches, the history shows Kansas City's Andy Reid will be more inclined to make the better decision than Tampa Bay's Bruce Arians. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

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WEDNESDAY

FBN--Super Bowl-Inside The Numbers

A look at some of the key numbers and statistics heading into this year's Super Bowl. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 4 a.m.

FBN--Super Bowl-Centers of Attention

Tom Brady told Ryan Jensen when they met in Tampa to make sure his backside was powdered because the Buccaneers QB didn't want to feel any sweat when he reached for the football. Yes, the relationship between centers and quarterbacks is, uh, special, and it helps everything work on offense. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

Super Bowl-Jazmine Sullivan

Grammy-nominated R&B star Jazmine Sullivan on joining forces with country singer Eric Church to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. UPCOMING Wednesday: 500 words, photos by 11 a.m.

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THURSDAY

FBN--Super Bowl-Losers To Winners

Leonard Fournette was cut by Jacksonville before the season, while Le'Veon Bell was released by the New York Jets midway through. Steve McLendon was dealt to Tampa at the trade deadline. And now all are in the Super Bowl -- while their former teams combined for three wins this season. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 3 a.m.

FBN--Super Bowl Preview

This Super Bowl has so many attractive elements it could fill a few more. Start with Tom Brady seeking a seventh ring, but this time with his new team, the Buccaneers. Add in that the game is taking place in Tampa, where the Bucs live, a Super Bowl first. Throw in the matchup with Patrick Mahomes, considered by many the heir to Brady's championship empire. Don't forget two sixty-something coaches adored by their players, Kansas City's Andy Reid and Tampa Bay's Bruce Arians. Oh yea, the Chiefs are seeking the first repeat since New England managed the feat in 2003 and 2004 - with some guy named Brady at quarterback. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. For Weekend Use: 900 words, photos.

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FBN-Super Bowl-Goodell

TAMPA, Fla. - Commissioner Roger Goodell holds his state of the NFL news conference. By Rob Maaddi and Barry Wilner. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. News conference starts at 2:30 p.m. With Super Bowl-Goodell-The Latest.

FBN-Super Bowl-Brown

CBS' James Brown will host a Super Bowl record 10th pregame show on Sunday. Brown didn't know that he was setting a record, but he has the same goals for the four-hour show -- make sure the rest of his pregame show cohorts look good. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING. 750 words, photos.

Super Bowl-The Weekend

Pop star The Weeknd, who headline the Super Bowl halftime show, holds a press conference ahead of his big Sunday show. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. UPCOMING Thursday: 500 words, photos, video by 3 p.m.

FBN--Super Bowl-Officiating

Whether the officials prefer to let the players decide the game or the teams are more focused on details, penalties seem to drop when it comes to the postseason. With two secondaries that like to get physical with receivers, a more permissive style of officiating could play a big role in this year's Super Bowl. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

FBN-Super Bowl-Buccaneers-Young Secondary

TAMPA, Fla. - A liability at times this season, Tampa Bay's young secondary enters the Super Bowl brimming with confidence after breakout performances against Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers during the Buccaneers' playoff run. Now, they get a second crack at Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. By Fred Goodall. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

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FRIDAY

FBN--NFL-COVID-19

The NFL managed to pull off what seemed improbable, playing the entire season without any games being canceled and reaching the Super Bowl on time. They needed nearly 1 million COVID-19 tests and spent an undisclosed amount of money on monitoring. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. Upcoming. 750 words by 3 a.m.

FBN--Super Bowl-Offensive Masterminds

Andy Reid came up in the West Coast offense that relied on short passes and ball control and has evolved that scheme into one of the league's best with Patrick Mahomes able to add on the big play threat. Bruce Arians' philosophy has been "no risk it, no biscuit" over the years but has adapted a bit to Tom Brady's game this year. Both have been among the most successful offensive minds and a key reason why Kansas City and Tampa Bay are in the Super Bowl. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

FBN--Hall of Fame Preview

Fifteen modern-era players, including first-time eligibles Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson, will find out on Saturday who is part of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos, by 5 p.m.

FBN--Pro Picks-Super Bowl

Picking against the best team in a Super Bowl isn't particularly wise. Then again, when Tom Brady is the quarterback on the other side, it changes one's thinking. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. UPCOMING: 600 words, graphic, by 3 p.m.

FBN--Super Bowl-Why The Chiefs Will Win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Patrick Mahomes has surpassed Tom Brady as the NFL's best quarterback. Tyreek Hill is superior to Mike Evans at wide receiver. Travis Kelce vs Cameron Brate is hardly a contest. Based on offense alone, the Chiefs are head-and-shoulders better than the Buccaneers, and that was evident in a 27-24 victory during the regular season that wasn't as close as the final score. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

FBN--Super Bowl-Why The Buccaneers Will Win

TAMPA, Fla. - Tom Brady may no longer be the best quarterback in the NFL. But at 43, he's proven he's still good enough to get his team to the Super Bowl. And, the way Tampa Bay's defense has played since Patrick Mahomes manhandled them in the regular season gives the Buccaneers confidence a rematch in the NFL title game will be different. Brady and the Bucs haven't lost since that 27-24 loss to the defending champion Chiefs, rattling off seven consecutive wins. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

FBN--Super Bowl-Buccaneers-Old Shady

LeSean McCoy was one of the NFL's most elusive playmaking running backs for years, a consistent and key part of productive offenses. At 32, he doesn't see nearly as many snaps anymore -- but he has seen plenty of winning lately. McCoy was a part of Kansas City's Super Bowl-winning squad a year ago and finds himself on the other sideline this time around as a lightly used backup for Tampa Bay. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

FBN-Super Bowl-Viewers Guide

What to viewers need to know about CBS' coverage as well as other Super Bowl-related programming on other networks. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

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FBN--Super Bowl-Quarterback Styles

Tom Brady stands in the pocket and slings it, the quintessential pocket passer that picks apart opposing defenses. Patrick Mahomes is the kid in the schoolyard, running around until someone comes open, then deftly flinging the ball downfield. Two very different styles from two of the game's very best quarterbacks. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 3 a.m.

FBN--Super Bowl-Buccaneers-Solid Succop

Ryan Succop was Mr. Irrelevant in 2009 as the last player selected in the NFL draft. After spending his first five seasons with Kansas City, Succop established himself as one of the league's most consistent kickers during six years in Tennessee before being discarded by the Titans after one challenging season. Now, he's at the Super Bowl -- facing the Chiefs -- after solidifying Tampa Bay's one shaky situation at the position. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

FBN-Super Bowl-CBS

Planning a Super Bowl and the day of programming associated with it is a year-around job for the network that gets to do the game. It also entails more than a sports division. A look at how CBS arrived at the decisions for Sunday's game. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING. 800 words, photos.

FBN--Hall of Fame

Fifteen modern-era players, including first-time eligibles Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson, will find out who is part of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. By National Writer Eddie Pells. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Class announced during the NFL Awards show.

FBN--NFL Awards. The NFL hands out its and the AP's yearly awards in prime time show. By Pro Football Barry Wilner. Show starts at 8 p.m.

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