Super Bowl 58: This underrated matchup may decide whether Chiefs or 49ers hoist Lombardi Trophy in 2024

There are plenty of storylines for Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. From Brock Purdy being the last pick in the draft to the Super Bowl in two years to Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes vying for their third Super Bowl title in five years, the Super Bowl will have plenty of excitement.

However, the 49ers pass-catchers and the Chiefs pass defense are the untold story of Super Bowl LVIII, and it’s the matchup that could decide the game for both teams. 

How Mahomes and Purdy play are paramount; ditto with how Reid and Kyle Shanahan call the game. But the 49ers pass-catchers against the Chiefs pass defense will be crucial toward determining a world champion. Let’s take a look at the matchup:

49ers pass-catchers

The combination of Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle are arguably the best quartet of pass-catchers in football. The four top pass-catchers on the 49ers combined for 3,818 receiving yards and 27 receiving touchdowns. Where all four make their mark is yards after the catch. 

The 49ers lead the…


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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-02-05 19:46:55

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