49ers and Chiefs Set for Rare Super Bowl Rematch
Kansas City Aims for Back-to-Back Wins as San Francisco's Defense Faces Scrutiny
- The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are set for a Super Bowl rematch, a rare occurrence in the NFL with only eight previous instances in 57 games.
- Kansas City, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is looking to secure back-to-back Super Bowl wins, a feat last achieved by the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004.
- San Francisco's quarterback, Brock Purdy, has been praised for his performances, but former 49ers and Chiefs player Alex Smith has expressed concerns about the 49ers' defense.
- Despite trailing in both their playoff games, the 49ers have managed to come back and secure victories, with Purdy attributing his ability to perform under pressure to his faith.
- Both teams have several players who also played in their previous Super Bowl meeting, which Kansas City won 31-20.
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