🏆 SUPER BOWL LVIII PREGAME THREAD - SF 49ERS vs KC CHIEFS 🏆

Originally posted by DrEll:
I think the offense can do it. It's the defense that needs to show up. Play from ahead, we have a good chance. I'm not comfortable in a shoot out with Mahomes.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by thl408:
One important coaching matchup that should be recognized is Chris Foerster (SF OL) versus Spagnuolo (KC DC). KC is going to come with creative pressure packages so Foerster better pull some all nighters preparing for it.

it's not about the matchup but more of open throwing lanes.. batted balls killed us in SB 54

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by thl408:
One important coaching matchup that should be recognized is Chris Foerster (SF OL) versus Spagnuolo (KC DC). KC is going to come with creative pressure packages so Foerster better pull some all nighters preparing for it.

A key here to me is Brock playing fast. A lot of that heat comes from all over the field, including DBs. If Brock is playing quick as he often does, KC may be in for a world of hurt. He can beat the blitz.

Yeah he can beat the blitz. Not all blitzes are equal. KC has a well coached defense so not only do they blitz, they disguise behind it. One way to really punish KC blitz is to not keep CMC in for blitz pickup. Take advantage of the fact that Brock can beat the blitz and send out five routes regardless of the blitz coming. After CMC catches a short pass and runs for another 15 yards, KC should be a bit reluctant to blitz. But yeah, a big thing to watch is how SF decides to combat the blitz - max protect, send out five and throw it fast, or something in between.

Originally posted by Young2Owens:

Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:

Originally posted by D0PEMAN:
totally agree

no one can convince me that this year's kc offense is more dangerous than the version with tyreek

It's the least talented offense we've faced in the playoffs. But it's also the best coached, with the best player in the game.

That's the rub though. I lack confidence in our schematic matchup. Talent wise, KC isn't that scary outside of Mahomes/Kelce. But our scheme does not matchup well at all with Reid's offense. I think Wilks is going to have to change up the formula in a major way for us to have success.

Originally posted by Cg9erSF:

Originally posted by ninerjok:
Another "is this a team of destiny" moment I didn't even think about. On Purdy's interception his hand colliding with that of a defender's on the follow-through could've very well resulted in a, dare I say, season ending injury? But nothing happened. Maybe I'm delusional but IDGAF.

When I watched that I cringed if the guy hit his forearm instead of his hand/ wrist it could have been really bad. Anyway all is good.

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by thl408:
One important coaching matchup that should be recognized is Chris Foerster (SF OL) versus Spagnuolo (KC DC). KC is going to come with creative pressure packages so Foerster better pull some all nighters preparing for it.

A key here to me is Brock playing fast. A lot of that heat comes from all over the field, including DBs. If Brock is playing quick as he often does, KC may be in for a world of hurt. He can beat the blitz.

Originally posted by 49ersRing:

It's the unofficial Alex Smith Super Bowl. Smith was drafted No. 1 overall by the 49ers, traded to the Chiefs, and spent time mentoring Patrick Mahomes before moving back to the Bay Area. And Smith thinks the 49ers' defense is in trouble.

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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 30, 2024

Originally posted by Cg9erSF:
At least our D doesn't have to account for Hill this time!!!!

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by Cg9erSF:
At least our D doesn't have to account for Hill this time!!!!

Yup, one less thing to worry about. Its still going to be a monumental challenge to beat Patrick though. He's the boss of bosses.

Originally posted by BP13:
I don't see a shootout at all, I think this will be a defensive game. KC averaged 21.8 ppg in 2023, and I think our defense steps up in a big big way

Originally posted by Sickaa:

Originally posted by BP13:
I don't see a shootout at all, I think this will be a defensive game. KC averaged 21.8 ppg in 2023, and I think our defense steps up in a big big way

Unfortunately, I don't see our defense doing enough to keep It a low scoring game. I just hope that Kyle Is cooking up a master plan to score touchdowns on almost every drive similar to what we did against the Eagles..

34-30 49ers Is my optimistic prediction.