So, what are everyone's early thoughts on the SB? The game usually doesn't deliver unfortunately, but I hope this one does because I think the 2 best teams this year are going at it tbh. Baltimore was the #1 seed, but LJ may need another year or two to figure out how to win in the playoffs whereas KC has that bit of experience from last year.
Fascinating matchup in prospect. Head and heart are fighting the internal battle here since I kind of want KC to win (even though I don't really have a favourite team anymore), but I have a feeling that the 49ers will find a way to get it done. Love KC's offensive style and flair with Mahomes at QB, but the 49ers are the more balanced football team IMO. They look more like a typical "SB winning team" to me. Not many weaknesses there, but it looks like the Chiefs D can be scored on, while the 49ers D has been really good so far.
Not a problem when KC can put up 40-50 pts/gm, but I think the SF D will be the best Mahomes has faced yet in his young playoff career. And it probably goes without saying but pressuring Mahomes has to be the key to victory for SF, particularly with a 4 man rush so they don't have to blitz. If he gets all day like he did against the Titans, SF is going to have a long day watching Tyreek Hill sprint past them for 60+ yd TD's. And Mostert probably needs another big game just to keep Mahomes on the sideline as long as possible.
So my early pick is SF, but don't count that as official just yet.