🏈Super Bowl LVIII Tale of the Tape: Who has the edge at each position group?👀
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Here's how the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers stack up against each other at every position ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
Purdy is having an impressive start of his own early in his NFL journey. The last pick in the 2022 draft, he took over as a starter midway through his rookie campaign and helped San Francisco reach the NFC title game. A year later - with Purdy healthy after an elbow injury removed him from that contest - the Iowa State product led the NFL in yards per pass attempt, passer rating, and EPA/play in 2023.
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Purdy hasn't been as flawless this postseason: the 24-year-old's passer rating sits at 87.7. However, he led a clutch late drive in a comeback win in the division round and helped the Niners erase a 17-point deficit to claim the NFC championship. At least temporarily, he's silenced those who think he's just a game-manager playing in Kyle Shanahan's prolific offensive scheme.
While football fans have debated Purdy's play over the last two seasons, Mahomes has made history. The Chiefs star led K.C. to its second Super Bowl title in four years last campaign while earning regular-season and Super Bowl MVP honors. With 27 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions, he had a relatively down year in 2023. But strong performances in road wins this postseason reminded us how special Playoff Mahomes is. He's yet to be intercepted this postseason. Mahomes is also 3-0 in his career against the 49ers, including a triumph in Super Bowl LIV.
Advantage: Chiefs
The 49ers have made McCaffrey a central part of their offense since acquiring him in a midseason 2022 trade, and the results are incredible. McCaffrey led the NFL in touches (339), scrimmage yards (2,023), and scrimmage touchdowns (21) in the regular season. He's already scored four TDs this postseason while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. However, San Francisco hasn't used its other rushers often.
Pacheco isn't nearly as skilled as McCaffrey, but the Chiefs tailback is also hot ahead of the big game. Though he's averaging four yards per rushing attempt, Pacheco has scored in each of his team's three playoff matchups while amassing 281 scrimmage yards. Kansas City also rosters Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who's had flashes but was limited to one carry in the AFC title game.
Running back depth isn't a strength in the Super Bowl, evidenced by the fact that Purdy and Mahomes rank second on their respective teams in rushing this postseason. But McCaffrey gives San Francisco a clear advantage here. There's also Kyle Juszczyk, the All-Pro fullback who's a star in the 49ers' backfield. Juszczyk has only one carry this postseason, but his blocks and pass-catching ability have been clutch for Shanahan's outfit.
Advantage: 49ers
It's also worth keeping an eye on Jauan Jennings, an under-the-radar weapon. In addition to being a solid blocker, the 6-foot-3 Jennings had four first-down conversions in the divisional round and made a crucial one-handed catch on third down in the NFC championship.
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While the 49ers have the luxury of having special weapons everywhere, the Chiefs struggled to find reliable targets all season. No Kansas City pass-catcher topped 1,000 yards in 2023, and its receivers led the NFL in drops. Even the great Travis Kelce looked rusty at some points. That said, Kelce and rookie Rashee Rice have come up clutch in the playoffs, ranking second and fourth in receiving yards this postseason, respectively. Depth remains an issue, but this group seems to be gaining momentum at the right time.
An X-factor for K.C. could be Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Brought in to be a deep vertical threat after Kansas City traded away Tyreek Hill, Valdes-Scantling has had his least-productive season. He did make a 32-yard diving grab to seal the AFC title matchup; this team may need more of that Sunday. In Super Bowl LIV, Hill hauled in a 44-yard reception on third down with K.C. down by 10. That was the spark the team needed at the time. MVS is no Tyreek, but he's one of the few deep options Kansas City has.
Advantage: 49ers
Led by All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, San Francisco's offensive line might be the NFL's best in run blocking and deserves a lot of credit for McCaffrey's spectacular numbers. The Niners don't roster another high-profile offensive lineman other than Williams, but this dynamic group is as healthy as it could be this time of the year.
An ideal Super Bowl offensive line would feature the 49ers' tackles and the Chiefs' interior group, led by Pro Bowl center Creed Humphrey. Both teams ranked in the top 10 for the fewest sacks allowed in 2023. This is a close call with Thuney banged up, but K.C.'s O-line ultimately takes it due to its momentum and Super Bowl experience.
Advantage: Chiefs
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Here's how the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers stack up against each other at every position ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
Quarterback
This is the Chiefs' biggest advantage. Brock Purdy has looked good, but no other team can top Kansas City at quarterback with Patrick Mahomes. He's the sport's best player and has achieved unprecedented playoff success through his first six seasons as a starter.Purdy is having an impressive start of his own early in his NFL journey. The last pick in the 2022 draft, he took over as a starter midway through his rookie campaign and helped San Francisco reach the NFC title game. A year later - with Purdy healthy after an elbow injury removed him from that contest - the Iowa State product led the NFL in yards per pass attempt, passer rating, and EPA/play in 2023.
Purdy hasn't been as flawless this postseason: the 24-year-old's passer rating sits at 87.7. However, he led a clutch late drive in a comeback win in the division round and helped the Niners erase a 17-point deficit to claim the NFC championship. At least temporarily, he's silenced those who think he's just a game-manager playing in Kyle Shanahan's prolific offensive scheme.
While football fans have debated Purdy's play over the last two seasons, Mahomes has made history. The Chiefs star led K.C. to its second Super Bowl title in four years last campaign while earning regular-season and Super Bowl MVP honors. With 27 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions, he had a relatively down year in 2023. But strong performances in road wins this postseason reminded us how special Playoff Mahomes is. He's yet to be intercepted this postseason. Mahomes is also 3-0 in his career against the 49ers, including a triumph in Super Bowl LIV.
Advantage: Chiefs
Running backs
Death, taxes, and a Christian McCaffrey touchdown.The 49ers have made McCaffrey a central part of their offense since acquiring him in a midseason 2022 trade, and the results are incredible. McCaffrey led the NFL in touches (339), scrimmage yards (2,023), and scrimmage touchdowns (21) in the regular season. He's already scored four TDs this postseason while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. However, San Francisco hasn't used its other rushers often.
Pacheco isn't nearly as skilled as McCaffrey, but the Chiefs tailback is also hot ahead of the big game. Though he's averaging four yards per rushing attempt, Pacheco has scored in each of his team's three playoff matchups while amassing 281 scrimmage yards. Kansas City also rosters Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who's had flashes but was limited to one carry in the AFC title game.
Running back depth isn't a strength in the Super Bowl, evidenced by the fact that Purdy and Mahomes rank second on their respective teams in rushing this postseason. But McCaffrey gives San Francisco a clear advantage here. There's also Kyle Juszczyk, the All-Pro fullback who's a star in the 49ers' backfield. Juszczyk has only one carry this postseason, but his blocks and pass-catching ability have been clutch for Shanahan's outfit.
Advantage: 49ers
Receivers
San Francisco boasts football's most dynamic and explosive group of skill-position players. With McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle, the 2023 Niners became only the sixth team ever to have four players with 1,000-plus yards from scrimmage. San Francisco piles up yards after the catch more than any other team, which will be a big factor come Feb. 11. This group led the NFC in total yards in 2023.It's also worth keeping an eye on Jauan Jennings, an under-the-radar weapon. In addition to being a solid blocker, the 6-foot-3 Jennings had four first-down conversions in the divisional round and made a crucial one-handed catch on third down in the NFC championship.
While the 49ers have the luxury of having special weapons everywhere, the Chiefs struggled to find reliable targets all season. No Kansas City pass-catcher topped 1,000 yards in 2023, and its receivers led the NFL in drops. Even the great Travis Kelce looked rusty at some points. That said, Kelce and rookie Rashee Rice have come up clutch in the playoffs, ranking second and fourth in receiving yards this postseason, respectively. Depth remains an issue, but this group seems to be gaining momentum at the right time.
An X-factor for K.C. could be Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Brought in to be a deep vertical threat after Kansas City traded away Tyreek Hill, Valdes-Scantling has had his least-productive season. He did make a 32-yard diving grab to seal the AFC title matchup; this team may need more of that Sunday. In Super Bowl LIV, Hill hauled in a 44-yard reception on third down with K.C. down by 10. That was the spark the team needed at the time. MVS is no Tyreek, but he's one of the few deep options Kansas City has.
Advantage: 49ers
Offensive line
The Chiefs' O-line dominated the Baltimore Ravens' top-ranked pass rush in the AFC title game despite not having Joe Thuney. It doesn't sound like the All-Pro guard - who's played in four Super Bowls - will be fully healthy for the big game, so Nick Allegretti could step in again. Allegretti was solid versus Baltimore and also started at LG in Super Bowl LV versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jawaan Taylor will also draw attention, although he's mostly struggled in 2023. He's been called for an NFL-high 20 penalties, including the playoffs. Taylor looked better in the last two games, but the jury is still out.Led by All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, San Francisco's offensive line might be the NFL's best in run blocking and deserves a lot of credit for McCaffrey's spectacular numbers. The Niners don't roster another high-profile offensive lineman other than Williams, but this dynamic group is as healthy as it could be this time of the year.
An ideal Super Bowl offensive line would feature the 49ers' tackles and the Chiefs' interior group, led by Pro Bowl center Creed Humphrey. Both teams ranked in the top 10 for the fewest sacks allowed in 2023. This is a close call with Thuney banged up, but K.C.'s O-line ultimately takes it due to its momentum and Super Bowl experience.
Advantage: Chiefs
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