With the Super Bowl just three days away, it is time for my final game pick of the year. Read below to see who emerges triumphant and brings home the Lombardi trophy.
Sunday, February 11
Chiefs 27, 49ers 23
One of the defining matchups in this game will be the Chiefs secondary going up against the 49ers pass catchers. I think Kansas City can slow down the 49ers pass game so Kyle Shanahan needs to stick with the run game and give Christian McCaffrey plenty of carries. They can wear down a Chiefs defense that is more susceptible against the run, which will also open up some play action opportunities for Brock Purdy. I also think the Chiefs will be able to have a lot of success on the ground with Isiah Pacheco considering how poor the 49ers run defense has played. One of the big questions for the 49ers defense will be how to handle Travis Kelce. The Kelce-Patrick Mahomes connection has been on fire lately and the 49ers need to commit resources to take him away. I think Pacheco has a big day on the ground and Mahomes makes too many plays against a defense playing poorly. On the other side, the Chiefs defense will be able to make key stops to hold the 49ers offense to some field goals. I think Travis Kelce wins Super Bowl MVP and helps Kansas City secure the Lombardi once again.

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