The Chiefs vs. 49ers in Super Bowl 2024 was a clash of titans, a battle that would go down in history as one of the greatest showdowns in football. The anticipation leading up to the game was palpable, as both teams had showcased their dominance throughout the season.
The Chiefs, led by their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, were seeking to defend their title after winning Super Bowl 2023. Their explosive offense and strategic play-calling had made them a force to be reckoned with. On the other hand, the 49ers, under the guidance of head coach Kyle Shanahan, boasted a formidable defense that had stifled opponents all year.
Action opened with the 49ers as two-point favorites against the Chiefs, a line that has since shrunk as a lot of money gets thrown Kansas City's direction. The initial handle of 78% going to Patrick Mahomes and company, according to BetMGM.
This year’s Super Bowl game is headed to Sin City, and will be played at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Usher will headline this year's Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. Are you ready to watch? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Super Bowl.
When CBS got the NFL rights back for the 1998 season, "The NFL Today" returned with Nantz, Deion Sanders, Randy Cross, Jerry Glanville and Mike Ditka ushering in a new era. James Brown returned to CBS to host in 2006, pairing with Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe for nearly a decade as Bill Cowher and Boomer Esiason came aboard.
Brown, Cowher, and Esiason are still with "The NFL Today," with Nate Burleson and Phil Simms joining the team in 2017. The same pregame crew has been together since, set to be the pregame panel for their third Super Bowl together in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
Last week, Purdy led the Niners to score on their final drive of the NFC Divisional Game to defeat Green Bay, 24-21, at home.
“This is a team sport,” Purdy said. “We knew we had a half left [Sunday]. The defense took care of business. They boys on offense did their jobs.”
The Niners appeared all but finished Sunday as Detroit ran out to a 24-7 halftime lead. But the Niners answered with 27 consecutive points and held on at the end to ice the win. Purdy said that 49er faithful fans were a big asset. So did 49ers chief executive Jed York.
“We wouldn’t have won this game without you,” York said addressing the crowd after the win. “You guys stayed with us the entire time. You put pressure on Detroit. And you helped us get this victory.”
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