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Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers Meet in 2020 Super Bowl Rematch - Newstbt.com

Tiffany Burroughs
Updated: 23 June 2023
3 min to read

Today,NFL Sunday is bringing the Kansas City Chiefs out west for a matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams are hoping for a win, but those placing bets on the game will have their work cut out for them. No matter what, it’s sure to be an exciting fight.
San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs
Unfortunately, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was taken out of last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hit from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. San Francisco hope to rebound as they face the Kansas City Chiefs todayRead.

The 49ers (3-3) return to Levi’s Stadium, where they are 2-0 this season, to face rival Kansas City Chiefs (4-2), the team that took out Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Despite entering the match with critical injuries, the 49ers have made additions, such as Christian McCaffrey signed from the Carolina Panthers. Despite the optimism, the Niners had to take out quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after a hit from defensive tackle Grady Jarrett in last week’s game. However, the 49ers remain hopeful for a strong rebound when they face the Chiefs at home today.

Time For a Rematch

On February 2, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers faced off in Miami, FL. The Niners started off strong with a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, but Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes was able to orchestrate three touchdown drives to clinch a 31-20 victory. As the teams meet again, Jimmy Garoppolo and the Niners must remain careful in order to avoid making any costly mistakes. On the fourth Sunday of October, two of the league’s best tight ends, Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and 49ers’ George Kittle, will be recognized as part of National Tight End Day. Through the matchup, Kelce has 41 receptions for 455 yards and seven touchdowns, while Kittle has 19 receptions for 182 yards. According to BetMGM, the Chiefs are favorited with a -125 Moneyline and a -1.5 (-110) spread, while the 49err are +105 and +1.5 (-110) respectively. The over/under is set at 49 (-110).

For the San Francisco 49ers, the memory of Super Bowl LIV is still painful to remember. Though they have recovered from the heartbreak, the 49ers are highly motivated for this matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs for several reasons. Not only would a win give them added authority in the NFC but it would also demonstrate that they have the power to defeat one of the top squads. Despite both teams being seen as valid playoff contenders, a loss for either puts them at a disadvantage. In the past five meetings between the two, the Chiefs have triumphed four times, including their Super Bowl victory. With that being said, this time around the Niners appear to be a different team. Unbeaten at home over the last five occasions versus the Chiefs, this is the moment for Garoppolo to make a statement. Estimating the over/under should not be easy; both teams possibly display the ability to score points, but also have defenses up to the task of stopping them. Identifying a clear-cut winner is beyond tricky, but the over looks to be a good choice. Comparable to the 49er/Chiefs, the Jacksonville Jaguars have presented a challenge to the New York Giants.

Jags Threaten the Giants

Despite their strong 5-1 record, the Jaguars are favored to win today due to Defensive Coach Wink Martindale’s aggressive style, which has called for 92 blitzes- the most in the NFL. However, this approach may not be successful against QB Trevor Lawrence, as he has shown success against defensive pressure and has won three out of four games against the Jaguars since 2010. With BetMGM putting the Moneyline at +135 for the Giants and -160 for the Jaguars, as well as setting the spread for +3 and -3 with a 43 Over/Under, the Giants have a chance to deny the Jaguars a win.

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Updated: 23 June 2023
3 min to read

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