Post by Monika on Jan 28, 2024 19:36:02 GMT -8
San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
What: Super Bowl LVIII (58) - The 49ers and Chiefs battle for the NFL championship.
When: Sunday, February 11, 3:30 p.m. (PST).
Where: Allegiant Stadium; Paradise, Nevada.
National Media: CBS, Nickelodeon, Univision, Paramount+.
CBS Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play); Tony Romo (analyst); Tracy Wolfson and Evan Washburn (sideline reporters); Jay Feely (special teams analyst); Gene Steratore (rules analyst).
Nickelodeon Announcers: Noah Eagle (analyst); Nate Burleson, SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star (analysts); Young Dylan, Dylan Schefter, and Sandy Cheeks (sideline reporters); Larry the Lobster (special commentary); Dora and Boots (rules analysts).
Game Officials: Bill Vinovich (referee), Terry Killens (umpire), Mark Perlman (down judge), Jeff Bergman (line judge), Tom Hill (field judge)Allen Baynes (side judge, Brad Freeman (back judge), Mike Chase (replay official), Jack Persampire (replay assistant).
2023 Head to Head: These teams did not meet this season.
National Anthem Performer: Reba McEntire.
America The Beautiful Performer: Post Malone.
Halftime Show Performer: Usher.
Note: The NFL has a policy of rotating designated home teams in the Super Bowl. The NFC's representative is considered the home team during odd Super Bowl numbered games and the AFC is considered the home team during even Super Bowl numbered games. Therefore, the Kansas City Chiefs are considered the home team in Super Bowl LVIII (58). This was also the case when these teams met in Super Bowl LIV four years ago.
Logo Photo Credits: Logo compiled by David and specific helmet Logos are licensed by the 49ers, Chiefs and the NFL.
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The 49ers finished the regular season 12-5 overall, 5-3 at home and 7-2 on the road. They are 5-1 in the NFC West and 10-2 in interconference play. In the playoffs, they are 2-0 with both wins coming at home. They are coming off a 34-31 home win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on January 28. During the regular season they averaged 28.9 points per game and allowed 17.5 points per game. The 49ers finished the season as NFC West champions and earned the first seed in their conference.
The Chiefs finished the regular season 11-6 overall, 5-4 at home, 6-2 on the road. They are 4-2 in the AFC West and 9-3 in interconference play. In the playoffs, they are 3-0 with two of those wins coming on the road and the other at home. They are coming off a 17-10 road win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game on January 28. During the regular season they averaged 21.8 points per game and allowed 17.3 points per game. The Chiefs finished the season as AFC West champions and earned the third seed in their conference.
FINAL REGULAR SEASON COMPARISONS
Yards per Game - 49ers 398.4; Chiefs 351.3.
Pass Yards per Game - 49ers 257.9; Chiefs 246.4.
Rush Yards per Game - 49ers 140.5; Chiefs 104.9.
Total Tackles - 49ers 1159; Chiefs 1077.
Total Sacks - 49ers 48; Chiefs 57.
Interceptions - 49ers 22; Chiefs 8.
Top Storylines of Super Bowl LVIII
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THE DEFENSES
The Chiefs defense was the consistently best unit the Chiefs had during the regular season. The 49ers defense, by Nick Bosa, is one of the best in the NFL. Despite the offensive stars on both teams, it will be the defenses that decide the game as far as I'm concerned. Who can get turnovers? Whose defense line can get sacks and force negative plays? Who can shut down the running game? Who can limit explosive plays? These questions to me are the biggest questions going into Super Bowl LVIII.
THE TIGHT ENDS
I could have the offenses in general here, but to me what specifically sticks out are the tight ends after all you have the two best tight ends in the league going to head to head. Obviously, the spotlight on Travis Kelce has increased with his relationship to Taylor Swift, and that makes every big play that he makes that much bigger. I think that Kyle Shanahan will try to have his TE George Kittle upstage Kelce on the biggest stage, which will lead to offensive fireworks.
WAS THE 49ERS GETTING RID OF JIMMY GAROPPOLO THE RIGHT DECISION
The San Francisco 49ers in the Kyle Shanahan era have had some low lows and some big highs, but they have yet to win the Super Bowl despite having repeatedly having deep playoff runs. The decision was made to get rid of Jimmy Garoppolo and replace him with Brock Purdy primarily to finally win the Super Bowl. Whether or not that decision will be validated depends on whether the 49ers win or not in my opinion.
IS THIS ANDY REID'S LAST GAME?
There have numerous reports that Super Bowl LVIII could be Andy Reid's last game and that he could be replaced by Bill Belichick or even Mike Vrabel. Because of the success that Andy Reid has had, especially during the Patrick Mahomes era, in the event that he were to retire it would certainly be a seismic shift in the NFL. It is certainly a question of how the outcome will effect Reid's decision.
BABK-TO-BACK(?)
No team in the NFL has gone back to back since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004. Teams have gotten close but no cigar, including the Chiefs. If the Chiefs can do it their status as a dynasty will be cemented.
San Francisco 49ers
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. (Photo by Chris Szagola/Associated Press)
DEPTH CHART
This depth chart is taken from the San Francisco 49ers' official website and is unofficial. Note that the positions of "SAM," "MIKE" and "WILL" are specific designations for linebacker positions. This information may be subject change due to injuries, coaches' decisions or lack of updates of the team's staff. This depth chart is solely meant to aid in following the game.
49ERS ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL
Sept. 10 - at Pittsburgh Steelers (W 30-7)
Sept. 17 - at Los Angeles Rams (W 30-23)
Sept. 21 - New York Giants (W 20-12)
Oct. 1 - Arizona Cardinals (W 25-16)
Oct. 8 - Dallas Cowboys (W 42-10)
Oct. 15 - at Cleveland Browns (L 17-19)
Oct. 23 - at Minnesota Vikings (L 17-22)
Oct. 29 - Cincinnati Bengals (L 17-31)
Nov. 12 - at Jacksonville Jaguars (W 34-3)
Nov. 19 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W 27-14)
Nov. 23 - at Seattle Seahawks (W 31-13)
Dec. 3 - at Philadelphia Eagles (W 42-19)
Dec. 10 - Seattle Seahawks (W 28-16)
Dec. 17 - at Arizona Cardinals (W 45-29)
Dec. 25 - Baltimore Ravens (L 19-33)
Dec. 31 - at Washington Commanders (W 27-10)
Jan. 7 - Los Angeles Rams (L 20-21)
Wild Card Round: Jan. 13-14 - Bye
Divisional Round: Jan. 20 - Green Bay Packers (W 24-21)
NFC Championship: Jan. 28 - Detroit Lions (W 34-31)
Bold indicates home games and winning scores
STATISTICAL LEADERS (Regular Season)
Passing: Brock Purdy 308/444, 4280 yds, 21 TD, 11 int.
Rushing: Christian McCaffrey 272 rush, 1459 yds, 14 TD; Elijah Mitchell 75 rush, 281 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving: Brandon Aiyuk 75 rec, 1342 yds, 7 TD; George Kittle 65 rec, 1020 yds 6 TD; Deebo Samuel 60 rec, 892 yds, 7 TD.
Total Tackles: Fred Warner 132; Dre Greenlaw 120; Deommodore Lenoir 84; Charvarius Ward 72.
Sacks: Nick Bosa 10.5; Javon Hargrave 7.
Interceptions: Charvarius Ward 5; Fred Warner 4.
Fumble Recoveries: Six players with 1.
KO Return Ave: Deebo Samuel 25.7 yds.
KO Return TDs: none
PR Return Ave: Ray-Ray McCloud III 8.5 yds.
PR Return TDs: none
Kicking: Jake Moody 60/61 PAT, 21/25 FG (long 57 yds).
Punting: Mitch Wishnowsky 42.7 net ave, 26 inside-20 2 touchbacks.
Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. (Photo by Charles Riedel/The Associated Press)
DEPTH CHART
This depth chart is taken from the Kansas City Chiefs' official website and is unofficial. This information may be subject change due to injuries, coaches' decisions or lack of updates of the team's staff. This depth chart is solely meant to aid in following the game.
CHIEFS ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL
Sept. 7 - Detroit Lions (L 20-21)
Sept. 17 - at Jacksonville Jaguars (W 17-9)
Sept. 24 - Chicago Bears (W 41-10)
Oct. 1 - at New York Jets (W 23-20)
Oct. 8 - at Minnesota Vikings (W 27-20)
Oct. 12 - Denver Broncos (W 19-8)
Oct. 22 - Los Angeles Chargers (W 31-17)
Oct. 29 - at Denver Broncos (L 9-24)
Nov. 5 - Miami Dolphins (W 21-14) - Played at neutral field
Nov. 20 - Philadelphia Eagles (L 17-21)
Nov. 26 - at Las Vegas Raiders (W 31-17)
Dec. 3 - at Green Bay Packers (L 19-27)
Dec. 10 - Buffalo Bills (L 17-20)
Dec. 17 - at New England Patriots (W 27-17)
Dec. 25 - Las Vegas Raiders (L 14-20)
Dec. 31 - Cincinnati Bengals (W 25-17)
Dec. 31 - at Los Angeles Chargers (W 13-12)
Wild Card Round: Jan. 13 - Miami Dolphins (W 26-7)
Divisional Round: Jan. 21 - at Buffalo Bills (W 27-24)
AFC Championship: Jan. 28 - at Baltimore Ravens (W 17-10)
Bold indicates home games and winning scores
STATISTICAL LEADERS (Regular Season)
Passing: Patrick Mahomes 401/597, 4183 yds, 27 TD, 14 int.
Rushing: Isiah Pacheco 205 rush, 935 yds, 7 TD; Patrick Mahomes 75 rush, 389 yds.
Receiving: Travis Kelce 93 rec, 984 yds, 5 TD; Rashee Rice 79 rec, 938 yds, 7 TD; Justin Watson 27 rec, 460 yds, 3 TD.
Total Tackles: Justin Reid 95; Trent McDuffie 80; Drue Tranquill 79; Ljarius Sneed 78.
Sacks: Chris Jones 10.5; George Karlaftis 10.5.
Interceptions: Ljarius Sneed 2; six players with 1.
Fumble Recoveries: Willie Gay 3.
KO Return Ave: Richie James 20.8 yds.
KO Return TDs: none.
PR Return Ave: Richie James 10.0 yds.
PR Return TDs: none.
Kicking: 38/38 PAT, 33/35 FG (long 60 yds).
Punting: Tommy Townsend 41.8 net ave, 20 inside-20, 5 touchbacks.
Fun Facts Related to the Super Bowl LVIII Participants
-The 49ers won back-to-back Super Bowls, XXIII and XXIV. The Chiefs have an opportunity to accomplish the same with a win this year.
-The 49ers have appeared in seven Super Bowls. They are 5-0 in Super Bowls held in the month of January and 0-2 in the month of February. This game is scheduled for February 11.
-Brock Purdy will become the fifth quarterback to start a Super Bowl for the 49ers. The previous are Joe Montana (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV), Steve Young (XXIX), Colin Kaepernick (XLVII) and Jimmy Garoppolo (LIV).
-This will be the sixth Super Bowl appearance for the Chiefs and the fourth for Patrick Mahomes at quarterback (LIV, LV and LVII). The only other player to quarterback the Chiefs to the Super Bowl is Len Dawson (I, IV)
-This isn’t the first rodeo for the 49ers and Chiefs. San Francisco has seven Super Bowl trips and Kansas City has five, plus both have played in the big game in the last five seasons.
-Overall, the teams have played 15 times (including in Super Bowl LIV). The Chiefs lead the overall series 8-7.
-The last time the 49ers defeated the Chiefs was by a score of 22-17 on October 5, 2014.
-The Chiefs won the first-ever meeting between the teams, 26-17, on December 6, 1971.
-The 49ers were formed in 1946 as a member of the All-America Football Conference. They have called the San Francisco Bay Area their home for the entirety of their existence.
-The Chiefs originally entered the American Football League in 1960 as the Dallas Texans. After three seasons in the AFL, the team moved to Kansas City, Missouri and rebranded as the Chiefs.
-The Chiefs' history dates back to 1960. They have participated in 35 playoff games and have a 16-19 record overall.
-This is the eighth Super Bowl appearance for the 49ers under four separate head coaches; Bill Walsh (XVI, XIX, XXIII), George Seifert (XXIV, XXIX), Jim Harbaugh (XLVII) and Kyle Shanahan (LIV, LVIII).
-This is the sixth Super Bowl appearance for the Chiefs under two separate head coaches: Hank Stram (I, IV) and Andy Reid (LIV, LV, LVII, LVIII). Reid was also head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.
49ers and Chiefs' Super Bowl Histories
Click on the final score to access the boxscore from Pro Football Reference.
49ERS
Super Bowl XVI: Jan. 24, 1982 - vs. Cincinnati Bengals (W 26-21). MVP: Joe Montana, QB, 49ers.
Super Bowl XIX: Jan. 20, 1985 - vs. Miami Dolphins (W 38-16). MVP: Joe Montana, QB, 49ers.
Super Bowl XXIII: Jan. 22, 1989 - vs. Cincinnati Bengals (W 20-16). WR: Jerry Rice, WR, 49ers.
Super Bowl XXIV: Jan. 28, 1990 - vs. Denver Broncos (W 55-10). MVP: Joe Montana, QB, 49ers.
Super Bowl XXIX: Jan. 29, 1995 - vs. San Diego Chargers (W 49-26). MVP: Steve Young, QB, 49ers.
Super Bowl XLVII: Feb. 3, 2013 - vs. Baltimore Ravens (L 31-34). MVP: Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens.
Super Bowl LIV: Feb. 2, 2020 - vs. Kansas City Chiefs (L 20-31)). MVP: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs.
CHIEFS
Super Bowl I: Jan. 15, 1967 - vs. Green Bay Packers (L 10-35). MVP: Bart Starr, QB, Packers.
Super Bowl IV: Jan. 11, 1970 - vs. Minnesota Vikings (W 23-7). MVP: Len Dawson, QB, Chiefs.
Super Bowl LIV: Feb. 2, 2020 - vs. San Francisco 49ers (W 31-20). MVP: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs.
Super Bowl LV: Feb. 7, 2021 - vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (L 9-31). MVP: Tom Brady, QB, Buccaneers.
Super Bowl LVII: Feb. 12, 2023 - vs. Philadelphia Eagles (W 38-35). MVP: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs.
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