After a 4-12 season in 2018, the San Franciso 49ers are just one win away from capturing their sixth Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LIV in Miami Sunday. Standing in their way are the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, who have one of the most dangerous offenses in NFL history.
Despite the 49ers finishing the season at 13-3 and blowing through the NFC side of the playoff bracket, they are slight underdogs in Super Bowl LIV. However, that could prove to be foolish as the 49ers have continually proven they are the best team in the NFL. Here are three reasons why should bet on the 49ers to win Super Bowl LIV.
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There’s no stopping the 49ers offense
There has been a lot of talk about how good the Chiefs offense is and rightfully so; however, that ignores the fact the 49ers actually had a better offense this season as they averaged 29.9 points per game to the Chiefs’ 28.2 PPG. Additionally, no team in the NFL had more plays of 20 or more yards than the 49ers (43) this season, as they are one of the fastest teams in the NFL.
If this game happens to get into a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair, have no fear of the 49ers failing to keep up. They scored 31 or more points in nine of their 18 games this season, including two playoff contests. This is an offense with no problem putting points on the board via the air or on the ground.
Defense wins championships
You can certainly make the case that both offenses are comparable, but the same can’t be said about the other side of the ball. San Franciso allowed 19.4 points per game in the regular season, all while compiling 48 sacks and 27 takeaways.
The 49ers have an elite pass-rush and a secondary that knows how to create big plays. Their defense will be easily the toughest unit the Chiefs have dealt with all season long.
The 49ers will control the lines
There aren’t many teams in the NFL that can match up well with the Chiefs given their talent on offense. However, the 49ers are one of those few teams with the personnel to match up with the AFC champions.
The way to beat the Chiefs is to pressure QB Patrick Mahomes. Due to his mobility and his offensive line, that hasn’t happened very often. The 49ers have the pass-rushers up front to make life difficult for Mahomes. If San Franciso can get pressure with their front four, like they have all season, that could go a long way in slowing down the Chiefs’ offensive attack.
On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs’ defense has been hit-or-miss this season. While they slowed down Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry in the AFC Championship, dealing with Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan’s wide-zone rushing attack is a whole different animal.
During the 2019 season, the Chiefs allowed 128.2 rushing yards per game. That could be a problem against a 49ers team running the ball at will against just about anyone. If the Niners can run the ball effectively like they did against the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers, this game could turn into a blowout in San Franciso’s favor.
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