The San Francisco 49ers are back in the Super Bowl and looking to add another Vince Lombardi Trophy to their case. They are seeking to complete one of the biggest one-season turnaround in NFL history.
Mostert will be game’s leading rusher
Raheem Mostert is averaging almost seven yards per carry in the postseason. There is no reason to believe any running back other than Mostert will be the running back with the most yardage on the ground in the Super Bowl. He may not keep up this pace but he certainly will lead the running back pack.
Niners will win the sack battle
The Niners have had nine sacks for 76 yards in their two playoff victories. The Chiefs have had eight for 67 yards in losses. Look for Nick Bosa and his pals to take down Patrick Mahomes more times than the Chiefs tackle Jimmy Garoppolo.
Garoppolo will top 208 passing yards
The running game has carried the 49ers in their first two playoff games. Jimmy Garoppolo has thrown for a total of 208 yards. Don’t expect that to lack of an air game to continue. Garoppolo will have to take to the air and will do so successfully, topping the total he had in the first two games in Super Bowl LIV.
Sanders will make a key catch
Emmanuel Sanders has had two catches for 33 yards total in the 49ers’ first two playoff wins. Look for the crafty, veteran wide receiver to deliver a big play in Super Bowl LIV. He’s clutch and he has far more experience than most of the other Niner WRs. Jimmy Garoppolo will know where to look with the game on the line.
Kittle will top his playoff output
There’s no magic to predicting George Kittle will come up bigger than he has in the playoffs. The elite tight end has four catches on six targets for 35 yards. He could reach that yardage in the first half. Heck, he could do it in the first quarter.
Gould will get a ring after 13 years
Robbie Gould was on the short side of a Super Bowl in Miami Gardens when the Indianapolis Colts downed the Chicago Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI. Gould kicked a field goal and made both PATs. Andy Reid isn’t the only one who is ending a big gap between appearances in the Super Bowl.
Kyle will join Mike as winning SB coach
Look for San Francisco to win Super Bowl LIV and that will make Kyle Shanahan a champion along with his father, Mike. Those are some great coaching genes.
