Shaun Alexander Picks a Super Bowl Winner Between 49ers and Chiefs

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Feb 7, 2024

As Super Bowl LVIII approaches, NFL fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement over the clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown between two powerhouse teams vying for supremacy on the gridiron.

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49ers vs. Chiefs Game Odds at FanDuel

  • Spread: 49ers -2.5 (-105) | Chiefs +2.5 (-115)
  • Moneyline: 49ers (-130) | Chiefs (+110)
  • Total: OVER 47.5 (-110) | UNDER 47.5 (-110)

Former NFL star Shaun Alexander weighed in on the impending battle, acknowledging the dilemma faced by many fans, including himself, in such a tight matchup. 

However, Alexander also recognized the formidable challenge posed by the Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. With Mahomes at the helm and a defense that Alexander believes is underrated, the Chiefs present a formidable obstacle for any opponent.

“Number 15 is still the quarterback for the Chiefs, and their defense is way underrated,” noted Alexander, alluding to Mahomes’s jersey number. Despite his respect and admiration for the 49ers and their players, Alexander couldn’t ignore Mahomes and the Chiefs’ sheer talent and prowess.

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While Alexander may have personal connections to some members of the 49ers organization, including players and staff, his analysis led him to lean toward Kansas City. The combination of Mahomes’s playmaking abilities and the Chiefs’ underrated defense could prove to be the deciding factors in determining the outcome of Super Bowl LVIII.

As football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the big game, the debate rages on over which team will emerge victorious. Will the 49ers add another Lombardi Trophy to their storied franchise history, or will the Chiefs solidify their dynasty with another championship win? The stage is set for an epic showdown, and only time will tell who will hoist the coveted trophy at the end of the night.

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