2024 Super Bowl Ranking every Chiefs 49ers starter ahead of Las Vegas bout for NFL championship

2024 Super Bowl Ranking every Chiefs 49ers starter ahead of Las Vegas bout for NFL championship

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LAS VEGAS When evaluating teams, I always like to rank the starters, which means a total of 46 players counting both nickel corners. I don't count specialists because by now you know my disdain for kickers and punters.As we get ready for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday between the and(here'son CBS, Nickelodeon and), I ranked the starters 1-46 based on who started in the two championship games, which takes into account some injury i sues.It's pretty obvious who the top player is in this game -- and in the league. Chiefs quarterback , who is trying to win his third Super Bowl in the past six seasons, including last year, is on his way to being perhaps the best player this league has ever seen. Mahomes has a nice start on trying to take down Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback, but there is work to be done.Mahomes is a clear No. 1, but what does the rest of the list show? It shows the teams are pretty split when in comes to the best players. The 49ers have six of the top 10 players and 11 of the top 20. But the Chiefs have three of the top 5 in my rankings. Among other things the rankings show:The offensive lines, aside from a a handful of players at the top -- including 49ers left tackle , who is ranked third here -- are ranked low. That could mean a lot of i sues for both quarterbacks.The Chiefs corners are a strength, with all three Andrew Heaney Jersey being ranked in the top 22 and two in the top 14.Mahomes has a big edge at quarterback. But that's not a slight of 49ers quarterback . He checks in at No. 13 in my rankings. He is far more than a game manager, but this game will go a long way in deciding how removed from that title he is truly is as a quarterback.So take a look at the rankings and go ahead and complain all you want. That's the idea. Maybe this will help you decide who to pick. Maybe it won't. But this much I know: The guy at the top is clearly the difference in any game. That means his value is far greater than just one spot since he's on his way to being the Michael Jordan of his sport.Ranking Super Bowl LVIII starters1 Kansas City Chiefs QB This guy is special. Even when he was counted out earlier this year, he finds a way to get it done. He's on his way to being the best ever.2 San Francisco 49ers RB McCaffrey makes the offense go. His ability to run it and catch it is makes him such a tough matchup. He is almost guaranteed to score a touchdown every game.3 San Francisco 49ers OT When he mi sed time this season, the offense wasn't the same. He's the best left tackle in the league who is on his way to the Hall of Fame.4 Kansas City Chiefs TE Kelce didn't have a great season by his standards, but he has turned it on in the postseason. It will be interesting to see how the 49ers defend him. Dare they try and play him in man coverage?5 Kansas City Chiefs DE Jones is a game wrecker. He has to be accounted for in big situations since he can be so disruptive. He can line up inside and outside to create i sues for an offensive line. He seems to raise his play in big games and big moments.6 San Francisco 49ers DE He is a dynamic pa s rusher who can get sacks in bunches. His play hasn't been as good this season, but he can still ruin a game for an offense.7 San Francisco 49ers MLB Warner's the best run-and-hit linebacker in the league. His speed will be key to containing Travis Kelce and helping keep Mahomes from scrambling for big plays.8 San Francisco 49ers TE It's not often Kittle's the second-best tight end in a game, but he is in this one. Even so, he is the second-best tight end in the league, which isn't bad.9 Kansas City Chiefs CB McDuffie has emerged as a star corner this season, whether playing outside or in the slot. He's a good tackler, which is important against the 49ers pa sing game.10 San Francisco 49ers WR Aiyuk has been a big-play threat in their offense this season, making him their top receiver. Deebo Samuel gets the headlines, but Aiyuk is the top outside threat.11 San Francisco 49ers WR He can do so many things for their offense, bringing a physical style to it. He will line up all over the place, making him a real challenge for a defense.12 Kansas City Chiefs C Humphrey's play dipped some early in the season, but he bounced back with a better second half. He equally as good as a run blocker and in pa s protection, making him one of the league's best centers.13 San Francisco 49ers QB Purdy's story of being the last pick in the draft to Super Bowl starter is amazing. And anybody who thinks he's just a game manager is way off base. But this will be a big challenge for him against Steve Spagnuolo.14 Kansas City Chiefs CB Sneed's ability to match up in coverage gives the Chiefs a lot of versatility on the back end. He can match the other team's top receiver, which could see him on Brandon Aiyuk.15 San Francisco 49ers CB Ward had his best season, one that earned him a lot of praise. He's the best cover player on the roster for the 49ers, one of the few defensive players who has been good in the postseason.16 Kansas City Chiefs RB Pacheco is the key to the Chiefs running attack. His violent style should be able to have succe s against a 49ers run defense that has struggled the second half of the season and in the playoffs.17 San Francisco 49ers LB Like teammate Fred Warner, he has the speed to chase down a lot of plays and excel in coverage. Running at him is probably the best strategy.18 Kansas City Chiefs DE Karlaftis has made a Jonathan Lucroy Jersey big improvement in his second season, giving the Chiefs a nice second option up front to go with Chris Jones. His pa s rush will be key in this game.19 San Francisco 49ers DE He is a good interior pa s rusher, but he can have i sues in the run game. He has struggled the past two weeks against the run.20 Kansas City Chiefs G Smith's a physical mauler in the run game, who should be key to getting push inside against a vulnerable 49ers front. He is good in pa s protection, but that's not his strong suit.21 Kansas City Chiefs WR This rookie has emerged as the best Chiefs receiver, coming on strong in the second half. He has the game-breaking ability that has to be accounted for on every pa sing play.22 San Francisco 49ers CB Lenoir's one of the most-improved players this season for the 49ers defense. But he struggled against the Lions.23 Kansas City Chiefs CB In his second season, he has made big strides as a coverage player, giving the Chiefs three quality corners. He's been really good the past two weeks.24 San Francisco 49ers NT Hargrave's a good interior pa s rusher, but his run defense has always been the problem with his game. He gets moved in the run game, which could be a focus for the Chiefs.25 Kansas City Chiefs LB Bolton mi sed a lot of time this year with a wrist injury, but he's back playing and is a big part of their defense. His play dropped off this season some, but he came up big in last year's Super Bowl with a scoop-and-score fumble return.26 San Francisco 49ers DE Young has four sacks since coming over in Week 10, but none in the playoffs. His run defense has been suspect as well. He's more name than game right now.27 Kansas City Chiefs LB Tranquill started for Willie Gay against the Ravens and had a heck of a game. He has the ability to cover a lot of ground.28 Kansas City Chiefs SS Reid is a big hitter who is better in the run game than in pa s coverage. He's played some of his best football the past three Cameron Maybin Jersey postseason games. He's a che s piece Steve Spagnuolo loves to move around.29 Kansas City Chiefs LB As the weak-side linebacker, he doesn't play a ton of snaps. But when he does, he's a solid run player who won't kill them in pa s coverage.30 Kansas City Chiefs DE Danna has developed into a quality edge player. He holds his own in the run game and can generate pre sure both inside and outside.31 San Francisco 49ers C Brendel has developed into a solid starter in the middle of their line. The best part of his game is his run blocking, which is a must in their scheme32 San Francisco 49ers FB The 49ers are one of the few teams that use a fullback, and they are lucky to have one of the best. He doesn't carry the ball much, but he is a capable receiver and a good blocker.33 Kansas City Chiefs OT In his first season with the Chiefs, he's had an up-and-down season. He's had a lot of penalties and he's struggles in the run game34 Kansas City Chiefs SAF This veteran safety gives the back end some stability. His tackling at times can be a problem, which can be key against a 49ers team that gets a lot of yards after the catch.35 San Francisco 49ers OT McKivitz has started every game this season at right tackle. He has had moments where he's struggled in pa s protection, but he fits their mold of athletic linemen.36 Kansas City Chiefs OT This nine-year veteran battled through some injuries this year and had some rough moments. He was solid in pa s protection against the Ravens, which is his strong suit. He isn't great in the run game.37 San Francisco 49ers FS Gipson is a smart veteran safety, but he has mi sed a lot of tackles lately and he isn't as fast as he used to be. He can be a problem in coverage at times.38 Kansas City Chiefs WR This sometimes starter averages 17 yards per catch on his 29 receptions, which shows his big-play ability. He has also had some drop i sues this season.39 San Francisco 49ers SAF This rookie is starting because Talanoa Hufanga is out with an injury. He has struggled the past two weeks in coverage, so look for the Patrick Mahomes to attack him.40 San Francisco 49ers G Banks is a big-bodied guard who is better as a run blocker than he is in pa s protection. He has to be better than he's been the past two games.41 Kansas City Chiefs OG Allegretti started for Joe Thuney in the AFC Championship game and held up. He isn't Thuney, but he's a fighter who can do a solid job if he is asked to start again.42 San Francisco 49ers OG Feliciano is a tough, physical veteran who took over as the starter at right guard late in the season. He sometimes has i sues in pa s protection.43 San Francisco 49ers LB As the weak-side linebacker, he doesn't play a ton of snaps. When he is on the field, he is just OK in terms of both run defense and coverage.44 San Francisco 49ers CB Thomas had some impre sive games this season, but he's had coverage i sues down the stretch and in the playoffs. He needs to be better against Patrick Mahomes.45 Kansas City Chiefs WR Valdes-Scantling has had a case of the drops this season, but he has redeemed himself some in the postseason. He had some big catches the past two weeks and his speed is threatening to a defense.46 Mike Pennel Kansas City Chiefs DT Pennel is the wide body in the middle of their line. He has been an injury replacement for Derrick Nnadi in the middle of their line.
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