The 49ers are good, yet there seems to be a prevailing thought that the existence of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is enough to offset any talent advantage San Francisco might have. It helps that the Chiefs’ run to the postseason has been more impressive than the 49ers’ in terms of point differential, but playoff success prior to the Super Bowl isn’t an indicator of performance in the big game.
Let’s run through some of the reasons for optimism on the 49ers’ side: