MIAMI GARDENS, FL – FEBRUARY 2: San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel (19) is tackled from behind by Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu (32) within the first quarter of Tremendous Bowl LIV at Exhausting Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SANTA CLARA — Like snow flurries magically accompanying the 49ers’ comeback in Lambeau Subject, questions landed on my social-media portals for this NFC Championship week’s mailbag:
Can we make it seven straight in opposition to the Rams? (@only_1cosby)
Seven? Heck, the 49ers loved a 14-game win streak in opposition to the Rams that ran from 1990-97, after the 1989 Niners received the NFC Championship Recreation in opposition to them, 30-3. On the flip aspect, the Rams owned 10- and nine-game win streaks on this collection between 1970-80.
Will there be a (Tremendous Bowl) rematch from ’81 with the Bengals and 49ers? (@splinterjn)
I’ve bought one other rematch in thoughts, and that additionally guidelines out a rematch of the 1988 season’s Tremendous Bowl during which Joe Montana, like he did in 1981, hoisted a Lombardi Trophy after beating the Bengals.
How a lot will we win by? And can it take so long as Week 18? (@j_j_doublem_y)
Final week, Cam’s Crystal Ball predicted a road-team sweep within the divisional spherical. I nearly had it, till the Chiefs’ walk-off magic. A minimum of that permits for a Chiefs-49ers rematch in Tremendous Bowl LVI on Feb. 13 in L.A.
This season is a lot extra enjoyable than 2019 (or 2012), due to how these 49ers sway from woe to wow.
Sunday’s scores: 49ers 24, Rams 23 within the NFC (with out extra time); Chiefs 28, Bengals 26 within the AFC.
What jerseys are they going with this week? (@biglou_88)
They’re letting it trip with the normal highway uniform, which has defrosted from Inexperienced Bay. These white jerseys and gold pants have paid off with a 7-1 file. Sunday’s crowd, in the meantime, will likely be carrying crimson, numerous crimson.
Are there buses from Levi’s to LeFi? (@denis0118)
Haven’t heard of any bus caravan among the many fan golf equipment. I did hear the “LeFi” nickname and liked it. It’s the second-most common nickname for SoFi Stadium in my polls on Instagram and Twitter. “Levi’s South” is the clear favourite, and “The Trip House” ran third forward of “Lil Levi’s.” Late entry: “S.F. Stadium,” for brief.
Will Jimmy play good this sport? (@cheekybreekisquad)
Even when he performs simply “good” and never “nice,” his management since Day 1 has elevated others’ video games. He got here by within the clutch these previous three elimination video games, like a better who walks the bases loaded then induces three outs. He’s removed from full power. Benefit from the wild trip. He certain is.
If (and this can be a massive ‘if’) DeMeco will get a head coach place someplace els, is there an opportunity for Vic Fangio getting again to the bay? (@CarlosSierraOz)
Nice query, about two nice defensive coaches. DeMeco Ryans is (was?) in play for the Vikings’ and the Raiders’ posts. Fangio, after three seasons main the Broncos, would have my endorsement on his 49ers return. Their protection rocked in 2011-14. His type aligns with Shanahan’s beliefs: not too dangerous, rush 4, play bodily, flip free linebackers, and counterattack schemes.
Find out how to cease Cooper Kupp? He torches us and everyone. (@TravisCampbell79)
The NFL’s triple-crown receiver (catches, yards, touchdowns) had a 70-yard landing Sunday earlier than making 20- and 44-yard catches to tee up the Rams’ successful subject purpose. His route operating and fingers are very good, although he did fumble Sunday, too. He had 18 catches for 240 yards and a landing in two video games in opposition to the 49ers. This time: let him catch beneath routes, preserve him from the lengthy ball, don’t commit move interference, and be looking out within the crimson zone.
Any phrase on the officiating crew and if they've any historical past with us? (@vergaraant)
Carl Cheffers is Sunday’s referee, 4 weeks after the 49ers thanked him for ruling that Marcell Harris’ ahead progress was stopped earlier than he fumbled away an interception return. Cheffers’ crew, nonetheless, known as extra penalties than every other this season. May imply Nick Bosa lastly advantages from a holding penalty, or the 49ers’ pass-interference behavior resurfaces.
How are the accidents trying with Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams? (@calvinvle)
Count on Samuel (leg) and Williams (ankle) to go well with up Sunday, even when they’re held out of form. Samuel vowed postgame he’d be alright, and coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned Monday he expects to see him “on the observe subject,” which might imply he practices or simply works on the aspect. Williams’ X-ray revealed no fracture, nor does he have a dreaded, high-ankle sprain. The All-Professional left deal with missed the regular-season finale in opposition to the Rams with an elbow damage, and now he's one win away from his first Tremendous Bowl berth.
Why are the 49ers touring a lot and haven’t had a house sport in ages? (@cass_bags_s)
A wild-card berth means frequent-flyer miles, and the 49ers occurred to ebook theirs solely after a road-heavy finish to the common season. The truth is, of the seven wild-card groups which have received a Tremendous Bowl, none had as many journeys within the 9 video games main as much as the Tremendous Bowl as these 49ers, this being their seventh of 9.
Is Raheem Mostert coming again anytime quickly? (@aviationtrainee2125)
No, he's rehabilitating from knee surgical procedure on account of his season-ending cartilage tear in Week 1. Additionally, defensive finish Dee Ford is ineligible to affix the move rush after his window to come back off injured reserve closed final month.
Can I get 4 tickets to the sport, please? (@edgar_per1)
I’m not a ticket dealer, nor do I discriminate in opposition to house or away followers.
Why are ticket costs so excessive? (@mr.cotallat)
As a result of the demand is excessive, or not less than that's the purpose of re-sellers, from grasping ticket brokers to season-ticket holders seeking to flip-this-seat. (The “Beat LA” chant is on maintain till 49ers followers procure a “Seat LA.”)
Will you purchase my spouse and I tickets? (@el_captain01)
My spouse says we’re not into that.
Do you assume the worth of tickets will go down by Sunday? (@arico49)
By Sunday? Sure. Heck, wait it out till brunch then make a cannonball run down I-5 to make the three:30 p.m. kickoff.