Super Bowl LIV: Our staff is split on who wins between Chiefs and 49ers
By Lee Vowell
Todd Vandenberg, co-expert
I am so torn on this game. On one hand, I’d like to see Kansas City jump out to a 35-0 lead in the first quarter, and then really pour it on. You know, see the Chiefs crush the Niners 118-0 , something fun like that. But that would just mean that the Seahawks lost the division to a team that never should have made it to the big game, and that’s not what anyone wants. In reality, I’d like to see a close Chiefs win, with Frank Clark sacking Jimmy G on a desperation last-second attempt to win the game.
Now, will that happen? Kansas City’s defense really came alive during the second half of the season, as did Black Elvis. In their last five games, KC gave up an average of just 10.4 points. Unfortunately for them, they aren’t very good at stopping the run, and the 49ers have turned into Ground Chuck this year. Both teams have been impressive in the playoffs, but I see the Chiefs finally getting Andy Reid that elusive final win.
Prediction: Chiefs 31 49ers 27
Geoff Shull, contributor
Simply due to the fact that 49ers are division rivals I want KC to win. However, I believe the 49ers are a better overall team. With their elite defense, they are about the only team in the NFL I believe could stop Mahomes. If the 49ers running game gets going, it’s all but game over.
Prediction: 49ers 28 Chiefs 24