Warhawk_46
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Very good observation. They handled the pressure of the big game and moments that made it up better.That is quite a few breaks going their way. I definitely don’t think the Chiefs were the best team this year, but they were the one left standing. Some of the “luck” was really the other team choking. The Chiefs have a cool and calm “been there before” demeanor because they have. Like a great tennis player, they held serve and waited for their opponent to mess up first.
Lost in the media adoration for Mahomes (who played an ok game but very well down the stretch) is that Bosa and McCaffrey were two of the best players on the field, regardless of team.
Bosa had pressure all night and kept containment very well which limited Mahomes greatly.
CMC put up 160 yards from scrimmage against defense that keyed on him ALL game. The Chiefs dline took it to the 49ers’ oline plain and simple.
Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy weren’t able to establish a good connection (3 catches on 11 targets) and that hurt San Fran.
Shanahan got out coached by Reid.
Congrats to the Chiefs and their stud white players.
I think San Fransisco is the team to beat in the NFC next year as well. Most will be coming back. I’d expect the offensive line and defensive backfield to be addressed in the draft and free agency.
2024 will be the year of the 49ers.