Monthly Archives: February 2024

Ranking greatest QB performances in Super Bowl history: Patrick Mahomes’ performance vs. 49ers cracks the list

Amazing quarterback performances have become synonymous with the Super Bowl. Almost as much as commercials, food and the halftime shows. Almost annually, a quarterback has a performance in the big game that becomes the stuff of legend. That was again the case in Super Bowl LVIII, as Patrick Mahomes enjoyed his best Super Bowl performance to date.  Following Mahomes’ performance …

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Fine margins leave a lifetime of Super Bowl what ifs for San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy played a largely mistake-free game but could not find a way to victory.Photograph: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/AP Losing a Super Bowl always stings. For the San Francisco 49ers, losing 25-22 to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime on Sunday will hurt more than most. It will leave a lifetime of ‘ifs’. If not for Jake Moody’s missed extra point. …

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49ers WR Jennings details trick-play TD in Super Bowl loss

49ers WR Jennings details trick-play TD in Super Bowl loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Despite a heartbreaking ending, wide receiver Jauan Jennings left 49ers fans with a memory they will never forget. In the second quarter of San Francisco’s overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, Jennings threw …

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How Texas Tech football, basketball Thanksgiving weekend treat fell into place

When the Texas Tech football team hosted then-No. 13 Oregon in September, the Ducks were the highest-ranked non-conference opponent to visit Jones AT&T Stadium since 1994 and the highest-ranked for a home opener since 1979. Red Raiders fans looked forward to it throughout last off-season. This off-season, Tech fans might look forward to the regular-season finale as much as any, …

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Chiefs cement dynasty status with Super Bowl LVIII victory over 49ers

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes couldn’t contain himself.  He sprinted to Mecole Hardman in the end zone, jumping to embrace the wide receiver who’d just caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime. Mahomes soon bolted down the sideline, helmet in hand. He then dove to the ground and tumbled, gripping his head in apparent disbelief.  The …

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Butker breaks Moody’s Super Bowl record with 57-yard field goal

Butker breaks Moody’s Super Bowl record with 57-yard field goal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rookie kicker Jake Moody etched his name into the NFL history books in the second quarter of the 49ers’ Super Bowl LVIII matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. With San Francisco facing a fourth-and-14 at the Kansas City 37-yard line, …

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