While their first Super Bowl win was led by a ridiculously explosive offense, this team has since been spearheaded by an outstanding defense. This game will be a significant test for a San Francisco 49ers team that has had to claw their way to this point with two comeback wins.
Both teams have struggled to assemble complete games, and it will come down to who makes the fewest mistakes over four full quarters. In the video below, I explore five keys for the offense and what the 49ers need to execute to come out of Las Vegas with their first Super Bowl win in 29 years.
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