The stage is set for Super Bowl LVIII as the 49ers and Chiefs are set to duke it out in Las Vegas, NV.
Who will be crowned champion for the 2023 season?
Below is everyone at Chargers Wire’s prediction for the winner and final score.
Gavino's Pick: 49ers 27, Chiefs 24
Patrick Mahomes is Patrick Mahomes. Andy Reid is Andy Reid. They’re chasing history. I get it. But I expect the 49ers’ skill players to be too overwhelming for the Chiefs, especially on the ground as they ranked 27th in run defense DVOA during the regular season. Kyle Shanahan has had plenty of time to learn from the past. San Francisco wins in a close battle.
Alex K's Pick: Chiefs 24, 49ers 20
Despite Kansas City’s struggles on offense relative to their league-leading expectations, I can’t bet against Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce on the biggest stage. I’m also watching closely to see how much pressure the Chiefs defense generates. San Francisco loves to run condensed sets on offense, opening them up for the exact sort of pressure packages Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo loves to dial up.
