To Be The Best, You Have To Beat The Best

A lot of attention is being given to the games MVP in QB Patrick Mahomes. He threw for 333 yards and two touchdown passes, including the game winner in overtime to WR Mecole Hardman who was brought back mid-season after being released from the New York Jets. Mahomes also ran for 66 yards and the Chiefs had more rushing yards than the 49ers (130-110). However, this game was won by the Chiefs defense.

It was only four years ago that we saw the Kansas City Chiefs score 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter of Super Bowl LIV (54) to defeat the San Francisco 49ers. Thus began the current dynasty of the Chiefs who are now in their 4th Super Bowl in the last five seasons. For the 49ers, this will be their 8th Super Bowl appearance and they’ll be getting a rematch of sorts against Kansas City. The Niners will have to contend with the same coach and quarterback combo of Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. As well as the likes of defensive lineman Chris Jones who single handedly shut down their offense in that fourth quarter four years ago. Kansas City faces the same 49ers head coach in Kyle Shanahan, but with a different quarterback in Brock Purdy and a different running back in Christian McCaffrey. There are a few other players that were involved in that Super Bowl in Miami, but for this one in Las Vegas the new ones will be looking to make an impact for their respective teams. Let’s see how this one will play out.