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McCaffrey picked the right person to help him prepare for the NFL: Anquan Boldin, who's familiar with moving from quarterback to receiver.
Matt Barrows111
Greenlaw's Achilles injury drew tears from Fred Warner at halftime — and more would come later after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl.
David Lombardi226
Similar to four years ago, the 49ers couldn't stop Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes late in a crushing Super Bowl loss.
Matt Barrows360
Four years ago, a powerful Chiefs offense overcame a dominant 49ers defense. This year's showdown looks much different on paper.
David Lombardi270
Kyle Shanahan vs. Andy Reid is a first-rate coaching matchup. Will Shanahan capture his first Super Bowl or will Reid get his third ring?
The Athletic NFL Staff64
Viva Las Vegas, where Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, Andy Reid, Kyle Shanahan and Taylor Swift will be big topics of conversation.
Mike Jones90
Will the 49ers finally deliver a complete game in the playoffs? Or will there be a repeat of the disappointment four years ago?
David Lombardi87
On the prop bets, we like the Chiefs' Noah Gray to score a touchdown and the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey to go under 90.5 rushing yards.
Vic Tafur221
Christian McCaffrey is a huge part of the 49ers offense, but will he hit the over on his prop bets in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs?
Mark Ross8
Houston Texans sweep Rookie of the Year awards at NFL Honors ceremony.
The Athletic Staff62
One of the special elements about the 49ers' offense is their backfield and the connection between the running backs and their coach.
Marcus Thompson II30
Between the personnel, scheme and blocking, the Vikings have a long way to go to catch up to the Super Bowl-bound 49ers' ground attack.
Alec Lewis44
Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has come up with some masterful game plans and will need another vs. San Francisco.
Ted Nguyen107
Christian and Ed McCaffrey can become just the second father-son duo in NFL history to win a Super Bowl as players with the same franchise.
David Lombardi101
Michael Salfino breaks down how running the football might be the key to the 49ers or Chiefs winning the Super Bowl.
Michael Salfino31
For the first time in nearly 25 years, a team has rivaled the passing explosiveness of the "Greatest Show on Turf" Rams. It's the 49ers.
David Lombardi129
It started slowly but then got faster and faster. The 49ers' second-half comeback was everything they needed, all at once.
Tim Kawakami315
Legacies are on the line Sunday when the Chiefs face the Ravens and the 49ers host the Lions for a chance to go to the Super Bowl.
Mike Jones62
Can Jared Goff and the Lions advance to their first Super Bowl, or will Brock Purdy and the 49ers end Detroit's dream season?
David Lombardi and Colton Pouncy133
The 49ers will hope to loosen up enough running lanes for Christian McCaffrey against the NFL's top-ranked rushing defense.
David Lombardi91
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