The first Super Bowl in Las Vegas has everything the imaginary NFL scriptwriters could’ve wanted. There’s Patrick Mahomes and the underdog Kansas City Chiefs (14-6) aiming to become the first repeat champions in 19 years and trying to solidify their claim to a dynasty with a third Super Bowl title in five years. There’s Brock Purdy returning from a significant injury after rising from “Mr. Irrelevant” to now lead the San Francisco 49ers (14-5) to the brink of a record-tying sixth Super Bowl title that would etch his name alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Steve Young.
JC Tretter, president of the NFL Players Association, said Wednesday that plastic was supposed to be placed on top of UNLV's practice fields but was never installed. The NFL placed natural grass on top of the Rebels' field turf, and San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan complained it was too soft. The 49ers are practicing at UNLV this week for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.