While a win on Sunday won't erase the sting of February's loss, it could instill confidence that the 49ers can overcome a team that has been a championship obstacle.
"Obviously, this was a big one to get, and now we have a little time to get some guys healthy and then, yeah," Bosa said last week. "I mean, we have a long road ahead, and it starts with the team that we haven't beat yet since I've been here, so definitely trying to get the monkey off our back with that one."
The 49ers enter the Week 7 matchup sitting atop the NFC West standings, despite an unimpressive 3-3 record. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are one of just two undefeated teams remaining. Yet, despite their differing records, the 49ers are favored by 1.5 points for Sunday's showdown at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco has been favored in each game this season despite a .500 record that reflects the team's struggles. Still, the odds demonstrate the faith that oddsmakers continue to place in Kyle Shanahan's talent-rich roster, helped by the advantage of playing at home.
Though the 49ers are without one of their most dynamic playmakers, running back Christian McCaffrey, the team's quarterback is delivering an impressive 2023 campaign. Brock Purdy has already thrown for 1,629 yards, putting him on pace to shatter the single-season franchise record of 4,280 passing yards he set last season.
San Francisco's offense also features wide receiver Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle, with hopes that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will look more like the player who racked up 147 receiving yards against the Arizona Cardinals than the subdued version that has shown up in other games this season.
Jauan Jennings, the third wideout on the depth chart, leads the 49ers in receiving yards this season with 404. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason, stepping in for McCaffrey, has accumulated an impressive 609 rushing yards through six games.
The matchup pits the 49ers' second-ranked offense against the Chiefs' fifth-ranked defense, while Kansas City's 21st-ranked offense faces a 49ers defense currently ranked 16th. With both teams seeking to make a statement, Sunday's game promises to be a pivotal test for San Francisco's championship ambitions this season.
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