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For the second time in five seasons, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will tangle in a Super Bowl, with the latest version — Super Bowl LVIII — just days away. The two teams last faced off four years ago for the Lombardi Trophy, and will meet again Sunday, Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. Both have made deep playoff runs consistently over the past five years, with San Francisco going to four conference championship games during that stretch and the Chiefs going to five.
The most glaring difference between the 49ers and Chiefs is their number of recent Super Bowl titles. The Chiefs are the league’s current dynasty, winning two Super Bowl titles in the last four seasons (looking to become the first team since the 2003-2004 New England Patriots to repeat. The 49ers have been to the Super Bowl in that stretch, blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV that cost them their first championship since the 1994 season.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is searching for his third Super Bowl victory while 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is still seeking his first. The major difference in this game is Brock Purdy, who will be under center for the 49ers instead of Jimmy Garoppolo, even though both rosters have underwent significant changes over the years.
Regardless, the 49ers and Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl, four years after “Wasp” became one of the most memorable plays in NFL history. The 49ers are still seeking to avenge that loss while Patrick Mahomes looks to add to his Hall of Fame legacy.
Who wins Super Bowl LVIII? Here’s a quick rundown of what to know ahead of the game, plus a prediction.
How to watch Super Bowl LVIII
Date: Sunday, Feb. 11 | Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: CBS, Nickelodeon | Stream: CBS broadcast on Paramount+
Opening odds: 49ers -1.5, O/U 47.5
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-02-09 22:27:29
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