🔑The 49ers defense has the ability to smother any offense, but the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes can take over the game.
🏈Patrick Mahomes has the ability to throw the football from anywhere on the field.
🏃♂️Mahomes is not only a great passer but also a running threat.
🛡️It's important for the 49ers to contain Mahomes within the pocket to limit his impact.
🏈The Chiefs' offense relies heavily on high completion passes to settle Mahomes in the early part of the drive.
What makes the 49ers' defense so strong?
—The 49ers' defense has a solid pass rush, excellent coverage, and the ability to smother any offense.
What makes Patrick Mahomes a dangerous quarterback?
—Mahomes has the ability to throw the football from anywhere on the field, and he is also a running threat.
How can the 49ers contain Mahomes?
—The 49ers need to limit Mahomes' mobility by keeping him within the pocket and applying strong pass rush.
What is the Chiefs' offensive strategy?
—The Chiefs rely heavily on high completion passes to settle Mahomes in the early part of the drive.
Who has the advantage in this game?
—The 49ers have a strong defense, but Mahomes' ability to take over the game gives the Chiefs an edge.
00:01The game kicks off with a return by the Chiefs' Mecole Hardman.
00:10Troy Aikman discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the 49ers' defense and Patrick Mahomes.
00:30The Chiefs' offense starts with an easy pitch from Mahomes.
00:56Mahomes attempts a deep pass that is knocked away by the 49ers' Nick Bosa.
01:05The Chiefs' drive ends with an incompletion to Damien Williams on third down.
01:30The 49ers' offense takes the field with Jimmy Garoppolo as the quarterback.
01:48Garoppolo completes a pass to George Kittle for a first down.
02:12The 49ers' drive ends with a dropped pass by Jeff Wilson on third down.
