The Kansas City Chiefs rebounded after a Week 6 loss by jumping all over the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of Sunday’s game from Levi Stadium. Mecole Hardman had three touchdowns in the 44-23 victory in the Bay.
Chiefs dominate Niners D
It was the league’s top ranked offense coming into the home of the NFL’s best defense, and the Chiefs showed just how potent their offense can be with a 30 point second half to run away with the Week 7 win.
The Niners went all in this season when they traded for former Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffery earlier this week. The new 49er surprised everyone with the amount he touched the ball against the Chiefs. He started the day with a 10 yard run on his first play in a San Fran jersey.
That helped the Niners open the game with a field goal, and then a Talanoa Hufanga interception set up a short touchdown drive. Jimmy Garoppolo hit Ray McCloud in the end zone for an eight yard TD pass to put the Niners up 10-0.
Hardman's busy day in the Bay
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs would not be held quiet for long. At the end of the first quarter Mahomes hit Hardman on a pitch pass for the receivers first of three touchdowns.
Hardman got his second touchdown less than 10 minutes later to take the lead mid way through the second quarter. It came on another jet sweep from the 25 yard line and Hardman followed his blocker into the end zone to make it 14-13.
The Niners had a chance to take the lead late in the first half when Skyy Moore muffed a punt inside the Chiefs 20 yard line, but Jimmy Garoppolo would let KC off the hook when he threw a pick in the end zone with time for Mahomes to drive down the field. The visitors got down to the SF 41 yard line, but Harrison Butker missed the field goal to send the Chiefs to the break up by one.
Chiefs put up 30 in last 30 minutes
Isiah Pacheco started the second half off with a bang when he returned the kickoff 49 yards, and an unnecessary roughness flag put the Chiefs at the San Fran 33 yard line. Three plays later it was Edwards-Helaire running in a 15 yard touchdown to stretch the lead to 21-13.
All too often, San Francisco would get down the field with ease, but then their offense would shut down into scoring territory. After going down eight, they drove down the field but settled for a field goal against so but the lead to five but a Chiefs touchdown on the next possession would make it a two score game.
The Niners defense gave up a 3rd and 20 conversion on the next possession which would lead to a four yard TD pass from Mahomes to Justin Watson to make it 28-16.
Chiefs 3rd and long conversions kill SF comeback
Garoppolo and the Niners would answer with one final touchdown, but the San Fran offense ran out of steam after Garoppolo found Kittle on a 15 yard TD pass to bring it to a five point game again.
After another third down and long conversion deep in KC territory, the Chiefs would put the game out of reach with Hardman’s third TD of the game. It would come off of another jet sweep for the three yard TD run to put KC up 35-23.
A Frank Clark safety on Jimmy Garopplo added insult to injury, as the Chiefs added two points on to their lead and got the ball back. Juju Smith-Schuster put the icing on the cake with a 45 yard TD on another 3rd down conversion to finish off another brilliant offensive performance.
Mahomes with another MVP performance before bye
Mahomes ended the game with 423 yards and 3 touchdowns and 1 interception, while Hardman had 60 total yards with two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown and the Chiefs will get to enjoy their bye week on the heels of a blowout victory.
Garoppolo had 303 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. McCaffery had 38 yards rushing and 24 yards receiving, but the Niners defense will have to steady up before the divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams next week.
FAQs
Historically, the 49ers have more Super Bowl championship than the Chiefs, at five wins to three. The 49ers won in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995. The Chiefs won their first Super Bowl back in 1970.
Who is favored to win the Super Bowl Chiefs or 49ers? ›
Chiefs: Super Bowl 2024 odds, spread and over/under. The 49ers are favorites to defeat the Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager?
How did the Chiefs beat the 49ers? ›
Mahomes' final pass, an easy 3-yard, walk-off touchdown to Hardman, who was wide open in the corner of the end zone, finished the longest season in the Chiefs' 64-year history with an unforgettable 25-22 comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime in front of 61,629 fans in the NFL's first Super Bowl in ...
Why did SF lose the Super Bowl? ›
The memories of a third-quarter punt bouncing off cornerback Darrell Luter Jr.'s foot, the missed protection by guard Spencer Burford against Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones on a key third down in overtime, the Chiefs blocking Jake Moody's fourth-quarter extra point and countless other plays that could have swung ...
Who will win Super Bowl 2024? ›
NFL 2024 Super Bowl odds
| Team | 2024 Super Bowl odds |
|---|
| San Fransisco 49ers | +550 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +600 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +900 |
| Buffalo Bills | +1100 |
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But Purdy was excellent this season. He passed for 4,280 yards with 31 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 69.4% of his passes. All those numbers are better than Mahomes's stats. He also led the league in yards per completion (13.9), passer rating (113.0) and QBR (72.7).
Who will win 2025 Super Bowl? ›
Super Bowl Winner
| Team | Odds |
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| San Francisco 49ers | +550 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +700 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +850 |
| Buffalo Bills | +1000 |
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The current Super Bowl odds have the 49ers (+550) and Chiefs (+650) as the favorites.
Who is most favored to win the Super Bowl? ›
The San Francisco 49ers (+550) are the favorite to win Super Bowl LIX based on betting markets, followed by:
- Kansas City Chiefs (+650)
- Baltimore Ravens (+900)
- Detroit Lions (+1200)
- Buffalo Bills (+1400)
This marks their fourth appearance in five years, a testament to their consistent excellence on the field. The Chiefs have a notable record in the Super Bowl, with three wins and two losses in their previous five appearances.
Patrick Mahomes wins 2024 Super Bowl MVP: Chiefs QB joins Tom Brady, Joe Montana as only 3-time award winners - CBSSports.com.
Who fumbled in the Super Bowl 2024? ›
Leon Chenal forced the fumble from Christian McCaffery, and Karlaftis pounced on it with 12:15 left in the first quarter. Kansas City went three-and-out on the subsequent drive.
What team lost 4 Super Bowl? ›
The Buffalo Bills are known for a passionate fanbase, heartbreaking games that have their own nicknames, and losing four straight Super Bowls. The 2023 Bills season closed with a playoff loss to to the Kansas City Chiefs. It has now been 30 years since the Bills made their last Super Bowl appearance.
How Kyle Shanahan lost the Super Bowl? ›
How Kyle Shanahan's 49ers lost the Super Bowl after winning the OT coin flip. LAS VEGAS — The overtime coin flip came up tails, and San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan faced a decision never before made in Super Bowl history. The NFL's new playoff rule called for each team to get the ball at least once in overtime.
What was the closest Super Bowl loss? ›
Jennie Wood. On Jan. 27, 1991, The New York Giants won when Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a field goal in the final seconds of the game. It was the second Super Bowl victory for the Giants and the only Super Bowl so far to be decided by one point.
Have the Chiefs ever beat the 49ers? ›
At Hard Rock Stadium, the Chiefs rallied to beat the 49ers, 31-20, in Super Bowl LIV. At the time, the victory was Kansas City's first Super Bowl championship in 50 years and the first title for both quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid.
Has Kansas City ever beat San Francisco? ›
Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl in overtime. LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other.
Is Chiefs or 49ers defense better? ›
While Mahomes, Kelce, and in the end, Mecole Hardman got the chance to deliver the dramatic game-tying and game-winning drives at the end of regulation and overtime, Kansas City's defense was the better unit throughout this season, and played its own massive role in defeating the San Francisco 49ers.
Who is most likely to win the Super Bowl? ›
The San Francisco 49ers (+550) are the favorite to win Super Bowl LIX based on betting markets, followed by:
- Kansas City Chiefs (+650)
- Baltimore Ravens (+900)
- Detroit Lions (+1200)
- Buffalo Bills (+1400)
