Let's get the stat/rankings right
People are posting all sorts of rankings.
Per the NFL, here are the regular season rankings:
KC - Defense
Total Points Allowed - 7th
Total Yards Allowed - 17th
Yards per play - 13th
Rushing yards allowed - 26th
Passing yards allowed - 8th
SF - Defense
Total Points Allowed - 8th
Total Yards Allowed - 2nd
Yards per play - 2nd
Rushing yards allowed - 17th
Passing yards allowed - 1st
KC -- Offense
Total Yards -- 6th
Passing Yards -- 5th
Avg. Yard/Pass -- 4th
Comp. % -- 11th
Passing TDs -- 5th
Rushing Yards -- 23rd
Rushing YPC -- 20th
Rushing TDs -- 13th
SF -- Offense
Total Yards -- 4th
Passing Yards -- 13th
Avg. Yard/Pass -- 2nd
Comp. % -- 3rd
Passing TDs -- 10th
Rushing Yards -- 2nd
Rushing YPC -- 8th
Rushing TDs -- 1st
Make what you will of it...both teams had trials and tribulations throughout the season. The numbers aren't all that different.
At the end of the day, none of it matters. It's how everyone performs under the bright lights and pressure of the playoffs.
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