Kansas City Chiefs 44 vs 23 San Francisco 49ers summary: stats, and highlights | NFL Week 7
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.
The Chiefs killed the Niners on third down all game long, this TD pass to Smtih-Schuster was the dagger that killed the Niners.
Everything was working for the Chiefs in the second half. They scored 30 points in the final 30 minutes, including these two points on the safety by Clark.
Hardman's third touchdown made it a two score game at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
The Niners weren't done yet. Garoppolo hit Kittle in the end zone on National Tight End Day.
Mahomes to Watson in the back of the end zone and that's when the game started to get out of hand.
Pacheco started the second half with a huge kick return and Edwards-Helaire made a 15 yard dash to the pylon for the rapid fire score out of the gate in the third quarter.
Garoppolo loftd it up for grabs and it was piced by Williams in the end zone.
Right before the halftime break both teams had chances to get points on the board, but neither team could take advantage of mistakes.
Hardman: Take 2. This time to the right side and from the 25, but the result was the same.
The Chiefs got going with Mecole Hardman's 8 yard TD reception on the jet sweep. That play worked all day long for KC.
Garoppolo lofted one up for McCloud to go up 10-0 and the Niners looked good out of the gate.
A Hufanga interception after the Niners opening drive field goal set up a Jimmy G TD four plays later.
CHIEFS WIN!!!
Purdy over the middle and overthrew Jennings but the pass was overthrown and picked off by Thornhill.
That will do it from San Fran.
Purdy almost picked off on the play after the Two Minute Warning.
2nd and 10 from the KC 33.
Purdy zips one over the middle to McCloud for a 22 yard gain and that takes us to the Two Minute Warning from SF.
Purdy to Aiyuk for a 9 yard gain, and that will move the chains.
1st and 10 from the SF 45.
Purdy scrambling on 2nd down after an incompletion on 1st down goes for 2 yards.
3rd and 8 from the SF 37.
San Fran's back up QB Purdy is in the game for the rest of the way.
He hits McCloud for 20 yards to get to the SF 35.
The Chiefs go 3 and out for the first time todayas Mahomes goes to the sideline. Not much of a coincidence there.
Chad Henne has been put in at QB and Mahomes' day is done.
He looked for Kelce on the opening pass of his day, but the pass was behind the TE.
FUMBLE!!!
Garoppolo is dropped in the backfield by Jones and coughed up the football, which was recovered by Herring at the KC 49.
This game is done and dusted.
Garoppolo hits Jennings for 13 yards and a first down.
1st and 10 from the KC 43.
Jimmy G ran for another first down but a holding call will bring the play back.
2nd and 12 coming up from the SF 35.
Garoppolo picking up the first down with his feet to start the drive.
1st and 10 from the SF 37.
How does Smith-Schuster get that wide open on 3rd down? Once he's in open space, he's one of the most dangerous in the league.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
Mahomes finds a WIDE OPEN Smith-Schuster over middle for a 45 yard catch and run for the TD!
This game is getting out of hand for the Niners, whose top ranked D is getting shredded tonight by Mahomes.
Mahomes to Smith-Schuster and for 14 yards on 2nd and long and that will bring up a 3rd and manageable.
3rd and 6 from the SF 45.
Pacheco up the left sideline and the run will be coming back after a holding penalty.
1st and 20 from the KC 41.
Back to Pacheco who breaks it for a gain of 17, and the SF defense looks worn out.
1st and 10 from the SF 49.
Pacheco gets 6 yards on first down from the KC 28.
2nd and 4 from the KC 34.
SAFETY!!!
Garoppolo is dropped in the end zone by Clark for a safety. He got around Williams and chased the QB down.
KC go up 37-23 with under nine to go.
Jimmy G is wrapped up in the back field for a loss of 3 and it's 3rd and 9 from the SF 6
An offside penalty, McCaffery is spun down for no gain.
2nd and 5 from the SF 9.
A holding call brings the Niners back to the SF 5 yard line and that's where San Fran will start their drive.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
HARDMAN AGAIN!!! HE DID IT ON A JET SWEEP FOR THE THIRD TIME TODAY AND THE NINERS HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT A WAY TO STOP THAT PLAY!
KC leads 35-23 with 10:43 to go in the game, and again it's the 3rd and long conversion that leads to a touchdown.
Mahomes to Schuster on a pass up the middle for a gain of 20 yards and the Chiefs have 1st and Goal from the 3.
On 3rd and 11 Mahomes goes long to a wide open Valdes-Scantling for a 57 yard bomb to the SF 24.
1st and 10 in SF terriotry.
Mahomes is sacked by Bosa on first down for a loss of six yards.
2nd and long coming up.
On National Tight Ends day It's Mahomes finding Kittle in the end zone.
TOUCHDOWN NINERS!!!
Jimmy G hitting his big man Kittle in the end zone on a 15 yard jump ball that the TE went up and made his.
San Fran is back in this game. They trail 28-23 with 14:16 left it the game.
Garoppolo to Wilson out of the back field and he was wide open, but dropped it. The sun could have been in his eyes, and affected the catch.
3rd and 10 from the KC 15.
Garoppolo almost picked on 1st down, and the Niners get away with one.
2nd and 10 from the 15.
Jimmy G to Aiyuk on the right side comeback route, and that goes for 14 yards.
1st and 10 fromt the KC 15.
Off the play fake Garoppolo hits Kittle on the right sideline and he picks up 19 yards.
1st and 10 from the KC 27 coming up to start the fourth quarter.
Comeback route to Jennings and he spins up field to move the chains on the 11 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the KC 46.
Jimmy G to McCaffery and he gets 11 yards up the sideline after the penalty.
2nd and 9 from the SF 43.
Wilson with a big gain on 1st down, but a holding call will erase that play and back the Niners up to the SF 32.
1st and 20 after the penalty.
Garoppolo with a lob to Kittle and a defensive PI flag flies!. SF get an automatic 1st down at the 42.
Jimm G hits Aiyuk over the middle for 14 yards to pick up a big chunk of the penalty yardage and more.
2nd and 6 from the SF 27.
SF get the ball at the 25 desperatley needing a TD .
Jimmy G to Aiyuk down the field, but a holding call will back up the Niners to the SF 15.
2nd and 20 for the Niners.
Mahomes and the Chiefs stretch it to a two possession game with the 4 yard pass to Watson.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
Mahomes with all day to weigh his options and he fires a laser to Watson for a 4 yard TD!!
KC leads 28-16 after the big 3rd down and long conversion!
ON 3RD AND 20 THE CHIEFS GO WITH A SCREEN PASS TO MCKINNON AND HE PICKS UP 34 YARDS FOR THE FIRST DOWN!!!
Mahomes was under some heavy pressure and he just had to get rid of it to avoid a sack.
3rd and 20 from the SF 38.
Mahomes' pass to Fortson was behind the WR and that will bring up 2nd and 20 from the SF 38.
Mahomes is incomlpete to Watson and a holding penalty will back the Chiefs up to their 38 with 1st and 20.
Mahomes drops one into the chest of Smith-Schuster for a 15 yard gain on 3rd and 1.
1st and 10 from the SF 28.
Mahomes to Hardman for a 5 yard gain and that bing up 3rd and short.
McKinnon stopped after a three yard gain.
2nd and 7 from the SF 47.
Mahomes was hit on the release, it popped up in the air but Kelce comes up with the jump ball for a gain of 18 yards.
1st and 10 from the KC 49.
Mahomes and the Chiefs take over at the 25 yard line and it's Edwards-Helaire on the first down run for 6 yards.
2nd and 4 from the KC 29.
FIELD GOAL NINERS!!
Gould comes on for the third time and bangs home the 49 yard field goal.
San Fran is staying in the game at 21-16, but still can't score TDs.
Garoppolo looking for Kittle, but the pass is broken up.
4th and 7 from the KC 31 coming up and SF will kick the field goal.
Wilson gets wrapped up in the back field by Bolton for a yard loss.
3rd and 7 from the KC 31.
Jimmy G goes to Aiyuk on the right side and that goes for 4 yards on 1st down.
2nd and 6 from the KC 30 coming up.
Wilson running right up the middle as the Chiefs bring blitz and that moves the chains on a gain of 10 yards.
1st and 10 from the KC 34.
Short pass to Samuel and who turns and picks up 4 yards.
3rd and 4 from the KC 45.
Wilson gets a few yards on the run up the middle.
2nd and 8 from the KC 48.
Wilson runs right and cuts back left to take it 15 yards up the field and the Niners have it at midfield.
1st and 10from the SF 49.
On 3rd and 10 Juszczyk for a 17 yard gain to move the chains.
1st and 10 from the SF 34.
San Fran start their drive from their 16 yard line and McCaffery gets maybe a yard on 1st down.
2nd and 10 from the SF 17.
After the big return to start the third quarter, Edwards-Helaire takes it 15 yards for the TD. Chiefs lead by 8 and the Niners need to figure out how to put the ball in the end zone if they are going to have any chacne.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
Edwards-Helaire with a mad dash to the pylon for the 16 yard touchdown, and that was a bang bang drive that puts the Chiefs up 8.
KC score in a minute and a half, to take a 21-13 lead.
Mahomes to Valdes-Scantling for 14 yards on the pass to the right side.
1st and 10 from the SF 16.
Hardman picks up 3 yards on the left side run.
2nd and 7 from the SF 30.
WE ARE BACK UNDERWAY FROM SAN FRANCISCO!!!
Pacheco takes the kick back 49 yards and gets pushed out of bounds late, which will give the Chiefs a 1st and 10 from the SF 33.
Williams gets the pick in the end zone to keep the Niners out of the end zone, bu the Chiefs couldn't hit the field goal on the other end of the field and we go to half with the Niners up 14-13.
Moore muffed the punt late in the first half, but the Niners couldn't take advantage in the red zone.
Harman on the jet sweep this time to the right side and this one goes for 25 yards and a TD.
It's been the Melicore Hardman show in the Bay today. This was his first of two TDs on the Jet Sweep.
Jimmy G was under pressure and just lofted it up to McCloud for the opening TD of the game.
After an opening drive field goal, the Hufanga came up with the interception that led to the TD.
McCaffery started his SF career strong with an opening run for 10 yards.
Garoppolo threw for 158 yards, a TD and an INT in the first half, and McCaffery has 39 yards rushing and 13 yards receiving in his Niners debut.
Mahomes had 197 yards and a TD with 1 INT in the first half. Kelce had 80 yards receiving on National Tight Ends Day.
We are headed to the halftime break with the Chiefs up 14-13. It's been fun so far, and it's setting up for a photo finish in San Fran.
BUTKER MISSES THE FIELD GOAL FROM 39 YARDS!
Big swing there as both teams had chances to score, but neither team get on the board in the final two minutes.
On 3rd and 5 Mahomes found Smith-Schuster in the corner of the end zone, but it's called back after a low block on the Chiefs.
3rd and 20 from the 20, and the Chiefs will kick the field goal.
Mahomes to Kelce over the middle for a 5 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the SF 6.
Smith-Schuster on the back shoulder catch near the left side line and he gets out of bounds after the 20 yard comlpetion.
1st and 10 from the SF 11.
Mahomes down the middle on a big gainer for Valdes-Scantling and that goes for 40 yards and the Chiefs are in SF territory.
1st and 10 from the 30.
Kelce with a big gain on 2nd and 8 from the KC, he breaks a tackle after the catch on the left side line, and takes it 22 yards to move the chains.
1st and 10 from the KC 30. SF's Lenoir was injured on the play and that will stop the clock with 1:21 to go in the second quarter.
Wiliams gives the Chiefs the ball back, and keep the Niners off the board. Bad decision from Jimmy G right there.
The Niners got a big break, but couldn't take advantage of the muffed punt at the 12 yard line.
INTERCEPTION!!
Garppolo under pressure and lobbed up a prayer that was picked off by Williams in the end zone!
He returns it 7 yards to the KC 6, and Mahomes will have 1:28 to go in the second quarter.
McCaffery gets a yard on 1st down and Garoppolo finds Samuel on a short pass for 6 yards.
3rd and 3 from the KC 5.
FUMBLE!!!
SF was going to kick the FG, but a false start will back the Niners up to out of field goal range.
On 4th and 19 the Niners punt and Moore MUFFED THE PUNT!!!
SF take over from the KC 12 yard line.
Garppolo's pass to Juszczyk is incomplete and that brings up 4th down.
Garoppolo is dropped in the backfield by Gay and Sneed for a 4 yard sack.
3rd and 19 from the KC 38, and that will bring us to the Two Minute Warning.
McCaffery picks up 5 yards up the middle.
2nd and 15 coming up form the KC 34.
Samuel picks up 2 yards on the jet sweep, but a holding call will back up the Niners to 1st and 20 from the KC 39.
Garppolo going over the middle again for Aiyuk and that goes for 17 yards, and look at the passing game for San Fran.
1st and 10 from the KC 29.
Jimmy G on the pump fake which opened up Kittle who was wide open down the seam. 34 yard gain on 2nd and long.
1st and 10 from the KC 46.
After a false start on the Niners, Garoppolo goes deep to Gray, but the pass was overthrown down the left side. Gray had a shot, but Thronhill was there with fantastic coverage.
2rd and 15 from the SF 20.
Jimmy G going to mister reliable, Kittle over the middle for a 9 yard gain. That's his third catch of the day.
1st and 10 from the SF 25.
McCaffery picks up 2 yards on first down, that's the first modest gain he's had today.
2nd and 8 from the SF 14.
McCloud takes it just 12 yards on the return, and the Niners will start their drive from the SF 12.
Hardman with his second touchdown of the day! This time to the right side for a 25 yard TD!
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
For the second time today it's Hardman on the Jet sweep and he dances through defenders and down the sideline for a 25 yard TD run!!
KC takes the lead 14-14 with 7:09 in the second quarter.
Mahomes looking right to Gray the other KC tight end, and he skips up the sideline for a 9 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the SF 25.
Pacheco gets maybe a yard after a run to the left side.
2nd and 9 from the SF 35.
Pacheco picks up 4 yards on first down, and then Mahomes hits Smith-Schuster on a 6 yard slant play to move the chains.
1st and 10 from the SF 36.
Mahomes rolling right, looking for Valdes-Scantling, but an offside on the Niners will give the Chiefs an automatic 1st down.
1st and 10 from the SF 46.
Mahomes looking over the middle to McKinnon, but the pass came in hot and the WR couldn't make the catch.
3rd and 1 fom the KC 49
McKinnon up the middle and it wiggles his way to a nine yard gain.
2nd and 1 from the KC 49.
Mahomes under pressure and the pass was incomplete, but offsetting penalties will force a redo of the down.
1st and 10 from tehe KC 40.
Kelce fighting off defenders down field and makes the 17 yard catch.
1st and 10 from the KC 40.
Mahomes finds Fortson for an 8 yard gain, Hufanga was there on the tackle and was slow to get up. He cleared concussion protocol earlier this week, but he's going to get chekced out on the sideline.
1st and 10 from the KC 23.
Pacheco to the right side for a gain of 5 yards.
2nd and 5 from the KC 5.
The kick is taken to the 30, but a holding flag will back the Chiefs up to the 10 to start their drive.
FIELD GOAL NINERS!!!
Gould knocks home the 50 yard field goal to extend the lead. San Fran has scored on each of their first three drives.
Niners lead 13-7 with 12:11 to go in the second quarter.
Garppolo is dropped in the backfield by Jones for an 8 yard loss and that will make the field goal that much longer.
4th and 15 from the KC 32.
Garoppolo looking for Aiyuk on the left side, but the pass is incomplete.
3rd and 7 from the KC 24.
Jimmy G finds Kittle for a short three yard gain.
2nd and 7 from the KC 34.
McCaffrey with another big gain on first down and the Niners have 1st and 10 from the KC 27.
Pass to the flat to McCaffrey and he follows some blockers for a big gain of 13 yards on 2nd and 7 to start the second quarter.
1st and 10 from the KC 39.
After a false start on the Niners, Wilson picks up 7 yards on a run to the right side and that will bring us to the end of the 1st Quarter.
Niners are driving, They will have 2nd and 7 from their 47 to start the second quarter.
Garoppolo over the middle to Aiyuk on 3rd and long and he picks up 21 yards on the crossing pattern.
1st and 10 from the SF 45.
Samuel gets a couple yards on the run to the left side.
3rd and 8 from the SF 24.
McCloud takes the return to the 22 and that's where the Niners will take over.
Jimmy G looking for Aiyuk over the middle on the short crossing pattern, but the pass came in low.
2nd and 10 coming up from the 22.
Hardman gets the jet sweep and gets into the endzone. Fantasy owners will be happy to know that will count as a TD pass for Mahomes.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS!!!
Hardman gets the pitch on the misdirection play and he takes it 8 yards into the end zone following an army of blockers.
KC chip into the lead, but the Niners lead 10-7 with 2:07 to go in the first quarter.
Mahomes to Smith-Schuster on a short pass to the flat and he takes it 5 yards for a first down inside the 10.
1st and Goal form the SF 8.
Kelce on the skinny post up the middle of the field, he made the catch got stuck at the goal line, and spun into the end zone, but offsetting penalties will for the Chiefs to replay the down.
3rd and 4 from the SF 13.
Edwards-Helaire on the run to the left side and he gets 6 yards.
3rd and 4 from the SF 14.
Mahomes breaks out of the pocket and throws it out of bounds.
2nd and 10 from the SF 19
On 2nd and 10 Mahomes rolls left and sidearms one to Harman for an 18 yard gain.
1st and 10 from the SF 19,
Kelce was wide open on a shallow out route and he takes it inside the 40 on the 27 yard leaping catch and run.
1st and 10 from the SF 37.
Edwards-Helaire is stopped just short of the marker and the Chiefs will have a 3rd and inches.
They are going to need a timeout and to talk over a big early play after going down 10-0 early.
The Chiefs get the ball from the 27 to start their drive, and Mahomes hits Kelce for 9 yards on 1st down. Kelce getting into the mix on National Tight Ends Day.
2nd and 1 from the KC 36.
Four plays later the Niners were in the endzone on an 8 yard pass to McCloud.
After a field goal on the first possession, the defense wastes no time making an impact on the third play on the field.
McCaffrey with his first carry and he takes it 10 yards to give this 49er fan base a taste of what's to come.
TOUCHDOWN NINERS!!!
Jimmy G hanging in the pocket and waiting until the last second to left one up to McCloud who had to come back for it and he makes the diving catch for an 8 yard TD!!
Niners with a hot start in the first eight minutes of change, they lead 10-0.
Davis-Price getes just a yard on 1st and Goal.
2nd and Goal from the 8.
Jimmy G going deep to Samuel and he had to beat the defeneders in the air on that jump ball for a gain of 22 yards.
1st and Goal from the KC 9.
Davis-Price for three yards up the middle on first down.
2nd and 7 from the KC 31.
INTERCEPTION!!!
Gibson jumped the Mahomes pass, popped it up in the air and Hufanga was there to make the diving catch!
SF take over on the KC 44.
Pass to the flat for Hardman who gets some blockers but only picks up a yard.
3rd and 7 from the KC 28.
Drive starts at the KC 25 and Mahomes with a pitch and that goes for 2 yards.
2nd and 8 from the KC 27.
KC take the field for the first time today and what sort of Mahomes magic do we have in store?
FIELD GOAL NINERS!!!
Gould drills the 30 yarder for the first score of the game.
Niners lead 3-0 after a 4:38 yard drive.
Slant pass to Aiyuk is broken up on third down and the Niners will settle for the field goal.
Great opening drive, but you have to get TDs against the Chiefs, let's see if they are made to pay for that red zone stop.
Garappolo to the flat to Aiyuk for a gain of 6yards on the catch and run on first down,
Samuel is stopped at the line of scrimmage on the pitch on second down.
3rd and 3 from the KC 12.
Wilson breaks one up the middle for a gain of 12 yards and the run game is shredding this KC defense.
1st and 10 from the KC 19.
McCaffrey up the middle for a nine yard gain and what a start to his Niner career.
2nd and 1 from the 31.
McCaffrey gets his first carry on a toss and he picks up 10 yards on 2nd down and the San Fran fans go nuts.
1st and 10 from the KC 40.
Jimmy G looking for Kittle for a second straight pass, but this one was overthrown.
2nd and 10 from the 50.
Garppolo hitting Kittle on a big play over the middle to get Tight Ends Day started.
1st and 10 at the 50 after the 18 yard pitch and catch.
Wilson gets the hand off on first down and cuts it back for a gain of 8 up the middle.
2nd and 2 from the SF 33.
WE ARE UNDERWAY FROM SAN FRANCISCO!!!
The Niners get the ball first and will start from the 25 after the touchback. How long before we see McCaffery?
ODDS
According to Bet365.com, this game couldn’t be much tighter. The Chiefs are favorites, but just by a point. The Over/Under is set at 49, which I think is pretty high for a team like the Niners who struggle to score, and will be trying to get the Chiefs into a slugfest at Levis Stadium. I'm taking the under in San Fran.
National Tight Ends Day
Today is a day to celebrate the big, beefy pass catchers around the league and around the country. We have two of the best Tight Ends in the league facing off today from San Fran as Travis Kelce and George Kittle will be spotlighted on their special day. Kittle has just 19 receptions for 182 yards while Kelce has 455 yards and seven touchdowns on the years.
Chiefs O vs. Niners D
Get ready for a chess match, as one of the best offenses in the league squares up against one of the top defense in the NFL. The Chiefs are the top scoring team in the league with 29.8 ppg, and their 382 yards per game is sixth best in the league.
The Niners defense is giving up an NFL low 255.8 yards per game, and their 14.8 points against average is second only to the Buffalo Bills’ 13.5 ppg. How does the San Fran defense plan to contain Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?
McCaffrey will play, and could start
The San Francisco offense got a huge boost when they made a trade for one of the top running backs in the league, Chritian McCaffrey. The Niners dealt a handful of draft picks over the next two years in exchange for the former Panthers running back. San Fran made a statement with the trade, and that statement is “We are ready to win, and win now.” An offense with Deebo Samuel will get even more dynamic with one of the best dual threat running backs in the NFL.
Super Bowl rematch
Today is the first time the Chiefs and the Niners have met since they met in Super Bowl LIV. The Niners were in control through the first three quarters of that game, but the San Fran defense gave up three straight touchdowns in the four quarter. Mahomes had 286 yards and 2 TDs with 2 INTs while Garoppolo went for 219 yards, a TD and two INTs.
San Fran is in the building
This is just the third game for the Niners at home this season. In their first two games at Levi Stadium, they gave up a total of 16 points, and just one touchdown against the Seahawks and the Rams. It’s go time again for Niners defense who will be on the prowl today after giving up 28 points to the Falcons last week.
Chiefs arriving San Fran
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs come into this game looking to bounce back against one of the league’s best defenses. The MVP candidate threw two interceptions last game, which means the Niners could be in trouble. The guy from the State Farm commercials usually responds after a off day.
Chiefs last week
Last week’s Chiefs vs. Bills matchup was labeled as the game of the regular season, and while it didn’t have the theatrics of the AFC Divisional game we saw in the playoffs last year, it did come down to the wire between two of the best QBs in the league. Opening possession turnovers for both teams got the game off to a slow start, but both Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes came to life in the final three quarters. KC led 20-17 in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen led and the Bills took the lead on a 14 yard pass to Dawson Knox with 1:04 to go in the game. Mahomes threw his second pick of the game to double his season total, and end the Chiefs hopes for a last minute winner.
Niners last week
The San Fran defense has been their back bone all year long. Last Sunday Niners team was the exact opposite of everything we had seen over the first five weeks of the season. The defense didn’t show up, the offense gave up aturnover that was taken to the house, and Jimmy Garoppolo passed for almost 300 yards. Jimmy G did throw two interceptions, but neither could be could be placed on the QB’s shoulders. The Niners couldn’t keep up with Marcus Mariota and the RPO offense as Marcus Mariota went 13/14 with two TDs, and ATL run game went for 168 yards on San Fran’s D.
We are live from Levi Stadium
Hello everyone and welcome to San Francisco The Chiefs have looked like one of the best teams in the league over the last six weeks, while the verdict is still out for the San Francisco 49ers. While KC has looked a cut above, their loss to the Bills last week has them coming into Week 7 with just one more win than the Niners. San Francisco is coming off another one of those losses that make you scratch your head if you’re a 49er fan.
Chiefs vs. Niners
It’s a rematch of Super Bowl LIV today from San Francisco as the 49ers host the Kansas City Chiefs from Levi Stadium. AS English will be with you all day long providing live coverage, stats, highlights and analysis from today’s headline match up from the Bay Area.