2020 Super Bowl Sunday Ranking all the starters for Super Bowl LIV Chiefs vs. 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs boast two of the best rosters in the NFL, but which one is better? In a matter of hours, Super Bowl LIV from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will kick off, and either the Chiefs or 49ers will walk out with a championship. A lot will depend on the talent of the players, but to answer the question of who has the best starters, it depends on how you look at it. I only
Tomas Satoransky Jersey have eight Chiefs players in the top 20 as I ranked the 44 starters, but have six K.C. players are in the top 10. That means the Chiefs have more star power, but their opponent Sunday, the 49ers, have more overall top-tier talent.It's doubtful that anyone would argue with Chiefs quarterback being the top player in the game. The Chiefs offense has four players in the top 10, which shows just how explosive that group can be. The 49ers counter with three defensive players in the top 10, with one just mi sing out in defensive end at No. 11. That shows the strength of their team, which is why the Chiefs offense against the 49ers defense is the matchup to watch.Super Bowl Week is here, and there's a lot to go over. John Breech and Sean Wagner-McGough breakdown 49ers-Chiefs storylines, answer questions from the listener mailbag and more. Listen below and for daily NFL goodne s.My list is the 44 starters from the two championship games last week, with one exception. I have 49ers running back ranked since is injured and Mostert is coming off a game where he rushed for over 200 yards last week against the . I also rank , who has been battling a calf injury but who I expect to start.So dive in, look around, and see if you agree with my rankings.Ranking Super Bowl starters1 Kansas City Chiefs QB He is by far the best player in the game. His ability to escape pre sure will be huge against the 49ers pa s rush.2 San Francisco 49ers TE There is no better tight end in the league. He can catch it, but he's also a great blocker in the run game.3 Kansas City Chiefs DE He mi sed time early in the season, but came back to help turn the defense around. An injured calf muscle has limited him in the postseason, but he made big plays in limited time against the last week.4 San Francisco 49ers DE His ability to create pre sure off the edge is what drives the San Francisco defense. He has been outstanding as a rookie.5 Kansas City Chiefs TE His ability to create matchup problems for a defense really helps key the offense. He will be a handful for the 49ers linebackers and safeties.6 Kansas City Chiefs T He is arguably the best right tackle in the league, excelling in both the pa s and run game. His battles with the edge players of the 49ers will be big this week.7 San Francisco 49ers DT Like most of the rest of the 49ers line, he can take over games. He is a really good pa s rusher for a power player and he will be key to containing Patrick Mahomes.8 San Francisco 49ers CB He had another big-time season, which shows no signs of his decline. He excels in the big moments, so watch him this week.9 Kansas City Chiefs SS If he played the way he did in the second half of the season and the playoffs in the first half, he'd be higher on this list. He can be a game wrecker with his ability to play all over the field.10 Kansas City Chiefs WR He was slowed by injuries this year, but he's healthy now. He can fly and if the 49ers try and match up in man coverage with him, look out.11 San Francisco 49ers DE He is the best run player on the 49ers front, but he's also made big strides
Lauri Markkanen Jersey as a pa s rusher. He doesn't get the due he deserves on their defense.12 San Francisco 49ers FS He has quietly had an impre sive season for the 49ers defense. A former corner, his range is huge for the schemes the 49ers use.13 Kansas City Chiefs DE Injuries and illne s slowed him early this season, but he's picked up his play in the playoffs. He has to be able to pre sure the quarterback in this game.14 San Francisco 49ers QB He hasn't been asked to do much in the playoffs, but he had a good season for the 49ers. He's bounced back in impre sive fashion from his torn ACL a year ago.15 San Francisco 49ers T He mi sed seven games due to injury, but the veteran tackle has dominated in the playoffs. He's a big part of their run game.16 San Francisco 49ers SS He mi sed three games late in the season, and it showed up in
Luke Kornet Jersey how the secondary played. He is one of their glue players.17 Kansas City Chiefs C After the Chiefs lost to the in free agency, Reiter stepped in as the full-time starter and played well. He has really improved as the season has moved along – especially in pa s protection.18 San Francisco 49ers T He's another 49ers player who was bothered by injuries this season, but he's been outstanding in the playoffs. He's a rising player at right tackle who is physical in the run game.19 San Francisco 49ers MLB His ability to run to the football is a major part of the 49ers defense. He covers a lot of ground in the pa sing game.20 San Francisco 49ers WR The rookie from South Carolina has impre sed the entire season with is ability to make plays in both the pa sing game and as a runner. He is a tough, physical player.21 Kansas City Chiefs T After mi sing much the early part of the season with injury, he has come on strong in the postseason after a rough start on the field after his injury. His battles with the 49ers edge players will be huge.22 San Francisco 49ers WR His addition has given the 49ers a nice veteran target for . He's also a willing blocker in the run game.23 San Francisco 49ers MLB When he's on the field, the 49ers are much faster to the football. Like the rest of the linebacker group, he can fly.24 San Francisco 49ers FB His ability to block is so vital to the 49ers run game. He's also a capable pa s catcher who has to be watched.25 Kansas City Chiefs NT This second-year player has made big strides as the season has moved along. He will be big in the Chiefs trying to slow the 49ers run game.26 Kansas City Chiefs RB When the Chiefs need to run, he is their guy. He's also a quality pa s catcher who can be big in the screen game.27 San Francisco 49ers RB He came off the bench to rush for over 200 yards in the NFC title game. He's a great story after being cut six times.28 Kansas City Chiefs WR His speed opposite really poses problems for a defense. Inconsistency is the big knock on his game, but he has moments where he is the star.29 Kansas City Chiefs CB He has been their best corner this season. He came over in a trade from Dallas last year and he's improved in a big way this season.30 San Francisco 49ers G He took over as the starting center in Week 14 when went down and
Shaquille Harrison Jersey has done a really nice job in the run game. He has been outstanding in the playoffs.31 San Francisco 49ers DB He started 10 games this season and is back starting again with benched. He does a nice job in coverage in their scheme. But look for the Chiefs to attack him.32 Kansas City Chiefs CB He hasn't played as well as hoped heading into the season, but he's picked up in the playoffs. He can play corner or safety or nickel.33 San Francisco 49ers LB The speedy former college safety adds even more speed to a defense loaded with it. He is outstanding in pa s coverage.34 San Francisco 49ers G Like the rest of the 49ers line, he has been really good in the playoffs. He is a good run blocker who fits their scheme.35 Kansas City Chiefs OLB He is the best of a weak Chiefs linebacker group. They can all have trouble with the run game at times.36 Kansas City Chiefs DB He was picked on a lot early in the year,
Daniel Gafford Jersey but he's been much better in the playoffs. He is a solid run player, which is a good thing against the 49ers.37 Kansas City Chiefs G Injuries slowed him some this season and he wasn't the same player as in years past. Like most of the Chiefs line, he was good in the AFC Championship game.38 Kansas City Chiefs DB When went down, he became a starter again. He is a thumper in the run game, which will be important in this game.39 Kansas City Chiefs G He has started the past four games and done a nice job. He is a veteran who won a Super Bowl with the two years ago.40 Sheldon Day San Francisco 49ers DT He took over for D.J. Jones, who was lost for the season, and he's done a nice job in the middle of their defense. He isn't big, so he isn't a great run player but he can be a nice pa s rusher inside.41 Kansas City Chiefs ILB This veteran has trouble in the run game at times, which could be a problem in this one. The Chiefs have to cover him up and not allow lineman to get up to him on the second level.42 Kansas City Chiefs DE He is the weakest link on the Kansas City defense after taking over as the starter in Week 9 when injuries hit the end spot. He will flash at times, but consistency is the i sue.43 Kansas City Chiefs WR He has some big-play ability, as evidenced by his 14.4 yards per catch. But the inconsistency holds him back. He drops too many pa ses.44 San Francisco 49ers G He is the weak link on the 49ers line, but even he's played well in the playoffs. His pa s protection can be an i sue at times.