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Super Bowl ads will tout Jesus ‘gets us’ to the masses

FILE - Buffalo Bills' Siran Neal (33) and Nyheim Hines react after teammate Damar Hamlin was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. On Jan. 2, a religious undercurrent was thrust into the NFL spotlight when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a crucial game with Cincinnati. Those watching witnessed players praying on the field as medics worked to save Hamlin’s life.(AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File) FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes prays before the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. While its Super Bowl commercial appearances are few, religion – Christianity especially – is entrenched in football culture.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) FILE - Florida quarterback Tim Tebow embraces his mother, Pam, during a pregame ceremony for graduating seniors on the Florida football team prior to an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 28, 2009. While its Super Bowl commercial appearances are few, religion – Christianity especially – is entrenched in football culture.(AP Photo/Phil Sandlin, Pool, File) FILE - A fan takes a photo of the flowers and Terrible Towels placed at the Immaculate Reception memorial outside Acrisure Stadium on the Northside of Pittsburgh in memory of Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. While its Super Bowl commercial appearances are few, religion – Christianity especially – is entrenched in football culture. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) FILE - Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) points skyward after making a field goal from over 50 yards against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. While its Super Bowl commercial appearances are few, religion – Christianity especially – is entrenched in football culture.(AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File) FILE - Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro stands during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. While its Super Bowl commercial appearances are few, religion – Christianity especially – is entrenched in football culture.(AP Photo/James Kenney, File) FILE - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) points upward after scoring against Washington Commanders during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. While its Super Bowl commercial appearances are few, religion – Christianity especially – is entrenched in football culture. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Super Bowl ads will tout Jesus ‘gets us’ to the masses