If you happen to have casual fans or noobs at your Super Bowl party, please talk to them a little during the game about O-line play and defense because the QB vs QB media stuff is wrecking people's understanding of what it takes to win football games and be successful as a TEAM.
I agree with all that. But at the same time, we also have unprecedented access to more in-depth analysis of football than ever before, which I think has also resulted in greater awareness and understanding among those willing to dive into that stuff. On a surface level, it's easier than ever to save a stream of the game and be able to go back and watch the entire thing over and over again instantaneously, and the NFL puts the game highlight reel up very soon after each game. And for those that want to dig deeper and be beneath the surface, there are LOTS of guys out there that get access to actual game film from multiple angles (the all-22 and much, much more). And there are tons of guys on YouTube and other places that do deep dives into game film, game highlights, or both, with varying degrees of depth and competence. So for those willing to dive deeper and look at what is going on in an NFL game beyond what the loudest media personalities have to say about QB vs. QB, we have unprecedented access and ability to do that. I know I've plugged Johnny Del's Football Academy's channel on YouTube here before. He's one of those guys that gets access to actual game tape (not the NFL broadcast, but the all-22 and other angles), and does weekly breakdowns of key plays in games. It's 49ers-centric, so the breakdowns are of 49ers games and relevant plays from other opponents' games, but his analysis is incredible in terms of really learning what is happening with each position during plays and why, and what the players are seeing and reading, what the coaches are calling, etc. And I know there are guys out there doing similar things for other teams as well. But even if you aren't a 49ers fan, it's worth checking out his channel, because I can almost guarantee you will come away learning a LOT about football in general. I know I have. For example, here's his video breaking down the Philly offense vs. the SF defense during that game earlier in the season (he has a corresponding one for SF offense, as he does most weeks).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7u_wyDPPrs Josh Putnam is another great one for 49ers film breakdowns, although he has a completely different style and focus, and I think Johnny has more knowledge and understanding of the Xs and Os. But, again, there are guys out there doing similar things for other teams too.
Anyhow, again, I'm not disagreeing with you at all. Just pointing out the flip side. Problem is, even with all these great resources, the media voices with the surface level takes are the loudest, and a lot of people won't dig beyond that narrative to really understand the sport.