The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers finished the first half of Super Bowl 54 in a tie, 10-10. The Chiefs seemed to take control of the game in the first 16 minutes, with an early lead and interception of 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. But San Francisco moved past its early struggles by returning to what they do best: run the football.

49ers running backs Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert powered an impressive second quarter touchdown drive that tied the score. That has set up an exciting second half, which should be just as tightly contested as the first half. Here are the likely adjustments both teams will make.

The Chiefs need to find their big-play playmakers

Kansas City is enjoying surprising success running the football. Running back Damien Williams has been the weakest link on an otherwise explosive and generally unstoppable offense; heading into the game, Williams averaged 14.5 carries per game and 3.2 yards per carry during the postseason. But in the first half, he ran 10 times for 47 yards (at 4.7 yards per cary).

Just because the Chiefs can run, it doesn’t mean they run at a huge volume. They’ve got so many big-play threats, who should benefit from Williams’ success at the line of scrimmage. Speedy receivers Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman need to stretch the field and make a play longer than 28 yards, the Chiefs’ current longest play of the game. Without a doubt, quarterback Patrick Mahomes will facilitate, if Hill or Hardman are open.

The 49ers need to stay patient with their run game

The Chiefs dictated that the 49ers pass. Kansas City appeared to rely heavily on its base defense to defend San Francisco’s impressive rush defense — even though the Chiefs generally preferred to have an extra defensive back on the field throughout the regular season. The 49ers should respond to this, naturally, by throwing more often and trying to have Jimmy Garoppolo test the secondary.

But Garoppolo threw an interception in the first half and it’s clear at this point that Shanahan doesn’t really trust his QB. And while the Chiefs spent the week praising Garoppolo, their game plan showed that they, too, think, Garoppolo would be a weak link. And he has been, so far.

But even with the Chiefs ready for the run, the 49ers decided to try running the ball in the second quarter after Garoppolo’s turnover. Even with a schematic disadvantage, the 49ers still had a clear talent advantage. Their lone touchdown drive was four rushes and three quick passes. That has been what the 49ers do well this year. They should stick with it. No need to overthink it.

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