Let's talk about the 49ers (Super Bowl Edition)

[TLO]

Well Chiefs vs Packers is what I had hoped for, but that's not happening.

Let's talk about Chiefs vs 49ers here.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by DRM08

Yep, their DC confirmed this in his press conference earlier this week. He said their #1 priority is to take away the most explosive plays.

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[DRM08]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Containing Mahomes with just four DL is a huge ask, IMO. I don't think they can do it for 4 quarters. I don't think they can do it for a whole series.

I agree on 4 quarters. Some Niner folks have said their guys tend to start tiring out in the 2nd half of games. Shanahan will want to use the run game in the 1st half to keep his defense more rested for the 2nd half. Hopefully the KC defense can get some stops in the first half. 2nd half could turn into a fireworks show for both offenses.

[Chieftain]

A buddy of mine compared this Chiefs team to the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and to make his argument he raised two simple points:

Coach
Phil Jackson (Triangle offense) / Andy Reid (College style hybrid offense)

Best player
Michael Jordan (GOAT) / Patrick Mahomes (GOAT)

It didn't matter who the Bulls played. They had MJ and he was the difference maker in every single one of their championship runs.
Of course the NFL is more complex as the teams have a larger pool of players and of course you factor in injuries and salary cap down the road. But to his point, Mahomes has carried this Chiefs team in the same manner Jordan carried those great Bulls teams.

[smithandrew051]

Here’s how I see the game going:

If the Chiefs win:
-Game will be close at half. Chiefs pull away in the third. Chiefs have a few scares in the 4th, but maintain the lead to win.

If the 49ers win:
-49ers come out hot and build an early lead (multiple score lead at half. Chiefs start to come back in the third, but make untimely mistakes along the way. Finally, the Chiefs get it together in the 4th but lose by 1 possession.

I could see the Chiefs winning in a blowout if they come crisp (finally). I don’t see anyone blowing out a Reid-Mahomes Chiefs team any time soon.

[DRM08]

So Troy Aikman will either get to gloat about his comment earlier in the season or he'll have to eat a nice piece of crow.

[St. Patty's Fire]

Watched the highlights from the Falcons/9ers game and the 9ers D got BODIED by Julio. He dominated that game.

If they can’t cover ONE guy, how are they gonna cover the Chiefs offense?

I think we’ll score at will in this game. 9ers D line will get pressure and maybe even some sacks but the offense will be working around that with ease by the 2nd quarter.

[kcmaxwell]

So does anyone have torrents of games this season?

[Chieftain]

I really see this game play out like last week's Titans game. Chiefs take over late in the second quarter. Niners panic and try to play catch by moving away from their run game. The Titans relied heavily in their run game and occasional play action schemes. Once we stopped their run, they panicked and made Tannehill (a better version of Jimmy G) beat us. It didn't work. Same thing will happen here. Niners will fall behind and will try to catch up by abandoning the run. We all know the ending of this.

[Hern]

Originally Posted by St. Patty's Fire

Watched the highlights from the Falcons/9ers game and the 9ers D got BODIED by Julio. He dominated that game.

If they can’t cover ONE guy, how are they gonna cover the Chiefs offense?

I think we’ll score at will in this game. 9ers D line will get pressure and maybe even some sacks but the offense will be working around that with ease by the 2nd quarter.

Julio is better than any WR on the Chiefs.

[Hern]

Originally Posted by e3263518

I really see this game play out like last week's Titans game. Chiefs take over late in the second quarter. Niners panic and try to play catch by moving away from their run game. The Titans relied heavily in their run game and occasional play action schemes. Once we stopped their run, they panicked and made Tannehill (a better version of Jimmy G) beat us. It didn't work. Same thing will happen here. Niners will fall behind and will try to catch up by abandoning the run. We all know the ending of this.

Tannehill...a better version of Jimmy G...LMFAO!!!!! I’ve done heard it all.

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by Hern

Tannehill...a better version of Jimmy G...LMFAO!!!!! I’ve done heard it all.

I would take Jimmy over Tanny in general, but Tanny had a hell of a season. Led the league in passer rating, had a pretty crazy TD to INT ratio. Think it was like 8 to 1. EDIT: Looks like he wasn't 8 to 1 on TD to INT. Maybe that was the later part of the season for him. They showed a pretty impressive graphic during one of the games.

[ARROW2]

Originally Posted by Hern

Julio is better than any WR on the Chiefs.

Not according to Screamin A Smith. Those Chiefs "weapons"

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by Hern

Julio is better than any WR on the Chiefs.

In a vacuum, sure, although I’d pick Tyreek if I need a go route. However, Ridley was out that game I believe and the Falcons literally had no other receivers doing anything. All they did was throw to the same guy over and over and over again and the Niners couldn’t stop it. The Chiefs WR group is diverse and deep. The Niners secondary won’t have any answers. You’d better hope Bosa and Co have the game of their collective lives.

[Fat Elvis]

Interesting stat projection (barring major injury): Jimmy Crapalolol is 28 years old and has just shy of 8K career passing yards. Assuming Patrick only averages the amount of yards thrown as he did during the 2019 season (injured and with missing games) until he is the same age as Crapalolol, he will have over 25K passing yards by the time he is 28.

[Hern]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Interesting stat projection (barring major injury): Jimmy Crapalolol is 28 years old and has just shy of 8K career passing yards. Assuming Patrick only averages the amount of yards thrown as he did during the 2019 season (injured and with missing games) until he is the same age as Crapalolol, he will have over 25K passing yards by the time he is 28.

Not sure what Jimmy’s age has to do with anything. This Jimmy’s first full season playing.