Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers, the first team to win five Super Bowls, are one win away from joining the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots as the only franchises with six wins in the big game. The 49ers, who are currently deadlocked in a second-place tie with the Dallas Cowboys for the most Super Bowls wins, will have to …
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Chiefs’ offensive linemen remain unsung ‘bullies’ of Kansas City offense
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs have an offensive line full of bullies. I say that with affection. In the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens, bully-ball was on full display. The Chiefs’ offensive linemen didn’t want to just win the line of scrimmage; they wanted to get inside the heads of their opponent — especially …
Read More »10 reasons why 49ers reached Super Bowl 58: San Fran punches ticket to Vegas after historic comeback vs. Lions
It appeared the Detroit Lions were on their way to their first Super Bowl in franchise history — at least for one half of the NFC Championship. That didn’t come to play as the San Francisco 49ers rallied after halftime to claim the NFC title and their trip to Super Bowl LVII, ensuring a title-game rematch against the vaunted Kansas City Chiefs. The journey …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: A look at where these 2023 Chiefs currently rank among franchise’s best teams
Few NFL teams can match the rich history of the Kansas City Chiefs. That history continues to get richer as the franchise is just one win away from capturing its third Super Bowl win in five years. The Chiefs have had many great teams over the years. Some of those teams won champions, while others came up just short. This year’s …
Read More »George Kittle says Bears should trade No. 1 pick, keep Justin Fields: ‘Trust the kid’
George Kittle says Bears should trade No. 1 pick, keep Justin Fields: ‘Trust the kid’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago George Kittle grew up a Bears fan, despite growing up in cheese country (Madison, Wis.). That’s why, while he was doing a press conference during Super Bowl media week, he was asked about what he would do if he …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets activate forward Mark Scheifele from IR
The Winnipeg Jets activated forward Mark Scheifele from injured reserve prior to Tuesday’s game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins. Scheifele has been sidelined six games due to a lower-body injury. The Jets placed forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby on waivers. Scheifele, 30, has totaled 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 41 games in 2023-24. He has recorded 686 points (286 goals, …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Under-the-radar moves that led 49ers to NFL championship game for second time in five seasons
There’s a strong argument to be made the San Francisco 49ers have the most talented roster in the NFL. It’s a major reason why they’re playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago. The Niners are loaded with star players across the board (Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: Best player prop bets for 49ers-Chiefs
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst Welcome to Super Bowl week! As a fan, I’m pumped about watching this game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas. When it comes to how I bet on the Big Game, I wager on the Super Bowl in two simple ways. The first spot I like to …
Read More »Former Kansas City Chiefs player, wife become first members of ‘The Amazing Race’ 2024 cast
Former wide receiver Rod Gardner hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2006 season, but he still uses football lessons he learned on the gridiron. One of his latest adventures took him around the world with his favorite teammate, his wife Leticia, as the Gardners were one of the teams competing in the upcoming 36th season of “The Amazing Race.” …
Read More »What to make of this wild Justin Jefferson-to-Patriots trade idea
What to make of this wild Justin Jefferson-to-Patriots trade idea originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There are plenty of bold moves the New England Patriots can make to upgrade their roster in 2024. (See: Phil Perry’s latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft.) But the Patriots trade proposal that FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd recently concocted might be the spiciest. Cowherd’s idea …
Read More »Former Giants coach Ben McAdoo reportedly working out deal to join Patriots’ coaching staff
Former New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo is working out a deal to join the New England Patriots as a senior offensive assistant, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because it had yet to be finalized. The 46-year-old McAdoo was the Carolina Panthers offensive …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: Ranking all 12 losing teams’ chances of 2025 Super Bowl berth, including Lions, Bills
The Super Bowl LVIII is set with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. It’s the culminating contest for two contenders long expected to be in the mix for this year’s Lombardi Trophy. Only two teams can make it to the Super Bowl, but which of their 12 fallen playoff challengers have a legitimate …
Read More »Agent’s Take: The definitive 2024 Super Bowl tale of the financial tape for 49ers vs. Chiefs
The idiom, “Different strokes for different folks” can be aptly used to describe building a championship caliber NFL roster under the salary cap. There isn’t a right or wrong way to allocate resources in putting together a team that has Super Bowl potential. A specific blueprint doesn’t exist. Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers is …
Read More »What Warner, Greenlaw knew about each other when entering NFL
What Warner, Greenlaw knew about each other when entering NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have established themselves as a premier NFL linebacker pairing, but when exactly did their familiarity with one another begin? During an exclusive interview with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco on “49ers Talk,” Greenlaw revealed that before being …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: How long will Reba McEntire’s national anthem last?
One of the most popular non-game related prop bets could be music to the ears of bettors. Three-time Grammy Award winner Reba McEntire will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday. RELATED: 2024 Super Bowl LVIII betting update Bettors hit YouTube and the internet, seeking clues on how long McEntire’s rendition of the …
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