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Ben Arthur
AFC South Reporter
Editor’s note: This is the second of a five-part series on the quarterbacks and teams best equipped to challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and potentially stop them from becoming the first NFL team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat. No. 4 on our list: Brock Purdy and the 49ers. No. 5 was Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.
Once again, the 49ers faced the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Once again, San Francisco built up a double-digit lead.
Once again, the Niners blew it.
That’s the harsh reality San Francisco met in Super Bowl 58 six months ago, when Kansas City secured its second straight Lombardi Trophy. The Niners led 10-0 late in the second quarter, but heroics from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce helped fuel the Chiefs’ dramatic 25-22 overtime victory, cementing their dynasty.
For the 49ers, it meant falling short on the biggest stage for the second time in five years.
“It’s like one of the biggest heartbreaks you can deal with,” wide receiver Deebo Samuel said.
Will the 49ers have a Super Bowl hangover?
Entering the 2024 season, contract disputes have made the biggest headlines out of San Francisco. Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s long-term status with the franchise has been unclear amid his hopes for a big-money extension. He’s been subject to persistent trade rumors. Also not practicing is All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, who’s holding out while seeking a restructured contract.
If those two situations get resolved and both players are in the fold, the 49ers should once again be a Super Bowl contender. They’d return 19 of 22 starters from last season, including standout linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who could miss the start of the season recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Brock Purdy looks to build off a stellar second season, one that generated MVP buzz. He led the NFL in touchdown rate (7.0%), yards per…
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Publish date : 2024-08-15 16:13:56
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