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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — The Missouri State Capitol was transformed into an extension of the Chiefs’ kingdom this week, and fans are flocking from across the state to see one of the sport’s most sacred grails.

It was an unusual day in Missouri politics Tuesday at the Capitol as the Super Bowl trophy stood front and center in the rotunda. Thousands of fans flocked to Jefferson City to see the Chiefs’ Lombardi Trophy at its first stop on the team’s Chiefs’ Champions Tour.

“It’s so cool,” said Cameron Stephens just moments after snapping his picture with the trophy. “It was like being a kid again and dreaming you were holding it. You’re in the NFL.”

Hundreds lined up Tuesday to pose for a photo op with the Kansas City Chiefs’ LVII Lombardi Trophy.

“We didn’t get to see the parade or the trophy, so that’s what we wanted to do and it’s sort of a check off the wish list,” said Andrew Barnes of Jefferson City.

Even heads of state became children for children when the trophy was displayed to fans of all ages from across the state.

“It’s a very special day to say the least and being a lifelong Chiefs fan is pretty cool too, being governor when you have a Super Bowl trophy in your office,” Gov. Mike Parson said.

When asked why 9-year-old Elliot Stierferman, from Frankenstein, Missouri, is a fan of the Chiefs, he said, “Because they’re the best team in the NFL.” Stierferman stood with his family for more than an hour the snake and waited for the trophy.

“I only saw it on TV,” Stierferman said.

When the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, fans couldn’t celebrate with the team because of the pandemic, so this time the team is making up for it.

“I mean, regular people, working people, there are no special tickets, there is no one better than anyone that comes in, everyone has a chance to be there alongside this trophy,” Parson said.

Barnes came with his wife Claudia to view the trophy. Jefferson City residents are hoping the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win will become a trend.

“I think the game was another highlight of my life, especially with the likes of Kelce and Mahomes,” Barnes said. “We just have everything and I hope we can try again.”

Share your love for the Kansas City Chiefs as you await your moment with the Lombardi Trophy. Others are waiting for the next season to start.

“You can see the Capitol too, it’s like two for one,” Stephen said. “And then it’s a long off-season, so there’s everything to fill the void that’s waiting for the next kick-off.”

Myles Wilson and his father and brother traveled from Hallsville Tuesday morning to be second in line to get their photo with the trophy. When asked why he was wearing Patrick Mahomes’ jersey, he replied because he was the best.

“He’s my favorite on the team,” Wilson said. “Go, chiefs!”

The Lombardi Trophy will be on display again on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. The next stops on the tour will then be in Kansas.

The Chiefs’ Champions Tour is a branded mobile experience bringing the Chiefs to communities across the region.

• July 16: Helzberg Diamonds in Leawood, Kan.
• July 17: The Kansas State House in Topeka, Kan.
• July 23: The INDYCAR race weekend at the Iowa Speedway
• July 29: Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, MO.
• August 12: Lenexa Farmers Market in Lenexa, Kansas.
• August 19: Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market in Des Moines, Iowa
• September 1: First Fridays with the Chiefs in Kansas City, MO.

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Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers Betting Odds, Picks, and Predictions for Week 7

The Chiefs (4-2) head into Levi’s Stadium to take on the 49ers (3-3) in an interconference clash that also serves as a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. Both teams come looking to rebound from Week 6 losses – Kansas City dropped a 24-20 decision at Arrowhead Stadium to the Bills, while San Francisco surprisingly fell to the Falcons by a 28-14 margin on the road.

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Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers for Week 7

*Best lines at time of writing listed

money line: Chiefs -120 (DraftKings Sportsbook)/ 49ers +114 (FanDuel Sportsbook)

Point spread: Chiefs -1 (PointsBet Sportsbook)/ 49ers +1.5 (FanDuel Sportsbook)

Total: Over 48.5 points (FanDuel Sportsbook)/ Under 49 points (PointsBet Sportsbook)

The 49ers opened as 1.5-point underdogs when the line was first released last week, and the number had seen an interesting trajectory since. The Chiefs saw their projected advantage swell up to -3 following Week 6 outcomes, but the seismic development of the Christian McCaffrey acquisition by San Francisco predictably had an impact on the number once news broke late Thursday. Even though there still isn’t any certainty as to how many snaps, if any, McCaffrey will play, the number has taken a dive to as much as -1 as of Saturday morning.

The total has also seen some interesting movement, opening at a relatively modest 47.5 before dipping all the way to 46 in the immediate aftermath of Week 6. However, the number began an ascension shortly thereafter and has gotten back up as high as 49 following the McCaffrey news. These two teams combined for 50 points back in Super Bowl LIV while being led by the same quarterbacks, although a vital offensive weapon for KC, Tyreek Hill, is naturally no longer on the roster.

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Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers Betting Picks This Week

Concerns about the Chiefs being a much less potent offense without Tyreek Hill have largely proven unfounded through the first six games of the season, as Patrick Mahomes has proven he is unquestionably the one indispensable cog in the offensive machine. Mahomes is averaging 289.3 passing yards per game and owns a 17:4 TD:INT, but he does have a thorny matchup on his hands in this Week 7 interconference clash. The 49ers defense has been elite for the most part, and even last week’s surprising upset came with San Fran missing a slew of key players on that side of the ball.

The good news for the Niners is that Nick Bosa and Jimmie Ward both return for this key showdown, which should make a significant impact. San Francisco already comes in allowing the second-fewest passing yards per game (168.3) and yards per completion (8.3), and the Niners have also compiled the second-most sacks (23). Mahomes has been protected pretty well (11 sacks in six games), but KC’s offensive line will be facing pressure like it hasn’t seen all season, even versus Buffalo.

While Andy Reid doesn’t pay much mind to his running game unless he’s forced to, it’s also worth noting he’s unlikely to find much success whenever he does try to deploy his ground forces. The Niners are essentially just as difficult to run on as they are to pass against, coming in allowing an AFC-low 87.5 rushing yards per game and 3.1 RB yards per carry. San Fran also ranks No. 1 in both second-level and open-field yards allowed, making chunk plays against them on the ground virtually non-existent.

Meanwhile, the matchup shapes a bit more palatable for the Niners offense, with or without McCaffrey’s services. The Chiefs have allowed 266 passing yards per game, including 304.7 per contest in the last three. KC is also giving up an elevated 10.8 yards per completion in that latter span, while Jimmy Garoppolo has a fully healthy pass-catching corps at his disposal and is coming off having thrown for a season-high 296 yards against the Falcons.

Jeff Wilson is certainly no slouch, so if McCaffrey sits out altogether or has a very limited role, the Niners running game will still be in fine shape. Wilson is averaging 4.9 yards per carry and had gained at least 74 rushing yards in four consecutive starts before being limited to seven carries in Week 6 due to game script. The Chiefs have been tougher against the run than the pass, but they’re still allowing 4.2 RB yards per carry and hold a No. 23 ranking in second-level yards allowed. KC also is the most generous team in the league in terms of allowing receiving production to RBs, giving up an NFL-high 56 receptions and 390 receiving yards to the position.

The Niners, and their fan base for that matter, are undoubtedly reinvigorated by the McCaffrey acquisition and also hungry to atone for the ugly Week 6 loss. San Fran’s defense should be in much better health and form, and it will help keep matters very close at home, if not lead the Niners to an outright upset.

Chiefs at 49ers Best Bet: 49ers +1.5 (-105 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

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Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers prediction

49ers 24, Chiefs 21

As mentioned, the 49ers get some key players on defense back this week, and that should make a significant difference. San Francisco should be able to hit some plays through the air against what has been an inconsistent Chiefs secondary, and KC’s passing attack, while potent, should have similar difficulty establishing series-to-series rhythm as it did for stretches of the Week 6 loss to the Bills.

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San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 throws a pass during the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 16, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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The 2022 NFL season is in full swing, and there are plenty football games on today’s Week 7 schedule. If you’re looking to watch or stream the Kansas City Chiefs – San Francisco 49ers game today, your friends at CBS Essentials are here to help. Here’s how to watch this game, plus all the other big Week 7 NFL games this Sunday.

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The 2022 NFL regular season is scheduled to run 18 weeks and include 272 games in total. The season will run all the way to Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023. (For the complete 2022 NFL season schedule, check out this 2022 NFL guide put together by our sister site CBS Sports.)

When is the Kansas City Chiefs – San Francisco 49ers game?

On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Kansas City Chiefs (4-2) face off against the San Francisco 49ers (3-3). The game starts at 4:25 p.m. EDT (1:25 EDT). Fox will also be airing the Seattle Seahawks – Los Angeles Chargers game at 4:25 p.m.; what game you see will depend on where you live.

How do I watch the Kansas City Chiefs – San Francisco 49ers game?

If the Kansas City Chiefs – San Francisco 49ers game is local to you, you can watch via an HDTV antenna ($29).

Many of the above games are only available in their home geographic region unless you use a service such as DirecTV’s Stream plan with 2022 NFL Sunday Ticket Max. (Plans that include all NFL football games start at $80 per month.)

Keep reading to learn more about all your different options for streaming all the Week 7 games on your home TV and smartphone this Sunday. And stay tuned until the end for our recommendations on the best streaming devices and TVs for watching NFL football.

(Want to know how to watch every single game of the 2022 NFL season? We’ve got a comprehensive guide on that, too.)

How to watch Sunday football on Fox

Paramount+ and Peacock aren’t the only ways to watch Sunday football. You might also want to consider options like DirecTV, which will offer access to all the Sunday football games: “NFL on Fox”, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC and more.

DirecTV Stream

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DirecTV Stream isn’t cheap, but it streams all the networks you’ll need for the 2022 NFL season. DirecTV Stream’s least-expensive tier, called “Entertainment,” offers Fox, CBS, NBC and ESPN for $70 a month. But get this: Subscribers to the $90 per month “Choice” tier (and above) get Fox, CBS, NBC and ESPN, plus regional sports networks and no-extra-cost access to 2022 NFL Sunday Ticket Max, a plan that streams every live out-of-market Sunday game (and usually runs $395).  

Right now, DirectTV Stream is offering new users $10 off their first five months. See the site for full details.         

DirecTV Stream (“Choice” tier), $80 per month for the first two months

FuboTV

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FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more. 

Fox, so you know, offers Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox”; while ESPN is the home of “Monday Night Football.” ABC airs some “MNF” games, too. 

In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.

FuboTV, starting at $70 per month

How to stream Sunday football on CBS: Paramount+

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A Paramount+ subscription includes live access to “NFL on CBS.” That’s the CBS slate of live, AFC Sunday games. The streamer also offers NFL fans the weekly studio show, “Inside the NFL,” and the pregame show “The NFL Today,” plus access to CBS Sports HQ, a 24/7 stream of unfiltered sports news, scores, highlights and analysis. 

Paramount+ has two subscriber tiers available — the $5 per month “Essential Plan,” a budget-minded tier with ads, and the $10 per month “Premium Plan,” which costs more but is ad-free. Paramount+ also offers a one-week free-trial period, so if you were thinking of trying the platform, you can catch a Sunday of football on CBS risk-free.

Paramount + subscription, $5 and up per month

Subscribers to the Walmart+ shopping service now get Paramount+ included in their subscription at no extra cost.

Walmart+ members now get free access to the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan. Paramount+ Essential includes tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes, including “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” “Yellowstone” spin-off “1883,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” “NCIS” and “Survivor.” Perhaps most importantly, Essential plan members get access to NFL on CBS live.

Walmart+ and Paramount+ bundle: $12.95 per month or $98 per year

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How to watch ‘Sunday Night Football’ on NBC and Peacock

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“Sunday Night Football” will air weekly on NBC, and simultaneously stream live on Peacock. (You can also stream NBC via a live-TV streaming app, à la DirecTV Stream.) 

An important streaming heads-up: While Peacock offers plenty of ad-supported shows and movies for free, if you want access to Peacock’s premium content, including “Sunday Night Football,” you need a paid subscription.

Peacock Premium subscription: $4.99 per month

How to watch Sunday football on your phone: NFL Plus

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NFL+ lets you stream games exclusively on your mobile device or tablet. Starting at $5 per month or $30 annually, an NFL+ subscription gives you mobile or tablet access to live out-of-market preseason games, live local and primetime regular season and postseason games, live game audio for every game and more.

NFL+, $5 and up per month

If you don’t want to watch on your phone, you’ll need access to NFL Network, which many of the streamers listed below offer. 

Learn more about NFL Network 

How to watch Sunday football for free without cable: Amplified HD digital TV antenna

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If you want to catch NFL games without paying for a cable or streaming subscription, an indoor HD digital TV antenna is the way to go. For just $29, it’ll deliver any live-aired, free-TV NFL games in your area, plus all the other over-the-air content available in your area. Just connect the antenna to your set, and watch. It’s the 20th-century TV-viewing experience with 21st-century technology.

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The best TVs for watching football in 2022

We’ve found the best TVs for watching NFL football (based on user reviews) including TV from top brands such as Samsung, LG, and Sony. Keep reading to see the best deals on the best TVs you can get for the 2022 NFL season.

65″ Samsung Q90A QLED 4K smart TV 

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Here’s a great deal to get you started: This 65-inch Samsung QLED (Q90A, 2021) is on sale at Samsung for a whopping $600 off.

No matter what stream of the game you’re watching, this QLED TV lets you watch the game in upscaled 4K resolution thanks to its machine-based learning AI. It’s even smart enough to recognize and enhance on-screen dialogue, making it easier to hear all the NFL commentary during games.

The smart TV also features apps, streaming services and advanced controls. Plus, it’s compatible with most voice assistants.

65″ Samsung Q90A QLED 4K smart TV, $1,100 (regularly $1,700)

65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ smart TV

Samsung

Transform your TV into a piece of art when you’re not watching football. Samsung’s ‘The Frame’ smart TV has a built-in motion sensor that activates your device to display your favorite pieces of art in 4K resolution whenever you enter the room. No matter if you’re admiring Hopper’s “Early Sunday Morning” or jamming along to Carrie Underwood’s Sunday night football intro, this QLED TV produces 100% color volume in the DCI-P3 color space, which is the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television. (Translation: Colors on this TV will be more vivid and true-to-life.)

65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ smart 4K TV, $1,700

You can save on the larger 75-inch ‘The Frame’ at Samsung now.

75″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ smart 4K TV, $2,600 (reduced from $3,000)

75″ Samsung 4K smart TV

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Watch NFL stars battle it out in gorgeous color and luminosity with this 75-inch Samsung 4K TV. The TV features low lag rates and minimized blur, so you’ll always be able to keep up with the plays. The 4K smart device also provides tailored recommendations for streaming and live TV with an on-screen guide.

75″ Samsung 4K smart TV, $950 (reduced from $1,000) 

55” Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED

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Your TV should sound like you’re in the stadium. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED includes top-of-the-line features, including a premium audio technology called object-tracking sound (OTS). With OTS, your television analyzes the action on screen and tries to replicate a surround-sound experience without any external speakers. The Samsung 4K Neo QLED also features a built-in Alexa assistant.

55″ Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED, $1,100 (reduced from $1,500)

65″ Samsung QN85A 4K Neo QLED, $1,600 (reduced from $2,000)

65″ Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV

Amazon

The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV features a cognitive processor meant to deliver intense contrast with pure blacks, high peak brightness and natural colors. Thanks to its Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, the screen is the speaker. This smart TV comes with access to Google TV, and works with most voice assistants.

65″ Sony Bravia XR OLED 4K TV, $1,698 (reduced from $2,300)

75″ Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV

Amazon

This 75-inch Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K UHD display and enhanced color and clarity thanks to Dolby Vision. The TV also supports voice control with Amazon Alexa. It’s high-quality picture and large size make this TV a solid choice for football fans.

75″ Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV, $860 (reduced from $1,049)

32″ Toshiba (720p) with Fire TV

Best Buy

At just 32 inches, this budget-friendly Toshiba TV is suited for small spaces like bedrooms or offices. It runs Amazon’s Fire TV platform, so you can stream new shows from Hulu, Netflix and more without plugging in extra equipment. You can also watch live TV on this device.

32″ Toshiba set (720p) with Fire TV, $140 (reduced from $200)

50″ TCL 5-Series with 4K resolution

Best Buy

See every game in all its glory with this 50-inch TCL set. The 4K TV features QLED technology, 4K resolution and Dolby Vision. All those features together improve the sharpness, brightness, color and contrast of an image.

50″ TCL 5-Series with 4K resolution, $430 (reduced from $600)

Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K TV with Alexa built in

Amazon

A mid-size television, 55 to 65 inches along the diagonal, is the ideal size for many living rooms. The best viewing distance for a 55-inch 4K TV, such as this model, is between 4.5 and 7 feet. That leaves enough space for people to get up and walk by for more snacks from the gameday spread.

Amazon Fire 4-Series TV 55″ 4K TV with Alexa built in, $430 (reduced from $520)

LG 86″ LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV

Best Buy

If you just need more screen, this 86-inch LG should fill up your space. It has a 4K UHD resolution and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. This large TV is sure to show you every inch of the big game. Plus, it’s relatively affordable.

LG 86″ LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV, $1,296 (reduced from $1,900)

TCL 55″ QLED 6-Series with 4K resolution

TCL via Amazon

Buying your first TV so you can watch the Super Bowl on a big screen? If you’re already used to a certain interface, switching can be tough, especially if you’re not particularly tech savvy. Fans of the super-simple Roku platform should look for a TV — like this TCL model — with a built-in Roku system. Plus, the picture quality of this 6-Series model is stunning for the money.

TCL 55″ QLED Roku 6-Series with 4K resolution, $650 (reduced from $1,200)

Best streaming devices for watching the 2022 NFL season 

Roku devices, Amazon Fire Sticks and more ways to stream the 2022 NFL season are on sale now.

Roku Express 4K+

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Among the streaming hardware giants, the Roku Express 4K+ boasts the most options and apps, including NFL-friendly streaming services such as Hulu, YouTubeTV and FuboTV. It’s Apple AirPlay compatible as well, enabling you to connect your iPhone or iPad to the TV. (You can learn more about Roku here.)

Roku Express 4K+, $25 (reduced from $39)

Apple TV 4K

Apple/Amazon

Apple devotees, or anyone with an Apple One subscription bundle, should consider watching NFL live streams on an Apple TV 4K. The device is equipped with Dolby Vision, a new-and-improved Siri-enabled remote and SharePlay, which enables you to enjoy the game with a group of pals. After the games wrap, you can take advantage of Apple Arcade gaming or stream a movie from your favorite streaming service.

Apple TV 4K, $110 (reduced from $179)

Fire TV Stick 4K

Amazon

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is a streaming device that will appeal to anyone with an Alexa-enabled home. Say goodbye to pouring through channel menus. You can switch back and forth between games with the device’s voice remote (“Alexa, turn on the AFC Championship…”). It offers 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ in addition to Dolby Atmos audio, plus access to thousands of channels, some of which are free.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $30 (reduced from $50)

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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (4-2) have had a tough schedule to start the 2022 NFL regular season, and it doesn’t get much easier when they travel to San Francisco to take on Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers (3-3) .

Can Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs rebound from a narrow Week 6 loss to the Bills? Or will Garoppolo, Deebo Samuel and San Francisco find a groove at home? There were some who predicted this as a Super Bowl 2023 matchup at the start of this season. The game is set to kick off Sunday at 4:25 pm ET from Levi’s Stadium.

Here’s a look at the betting details and USA TODAY’s NFL staff picks for the Chiefs vs. 49ers Week 7 game:

Chiefs at 49ers odds, moneyline and over/under

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Lorenzo Reyes: Chiefs 28, 49ers 23

San Francisco can be so mercurial and I still have the Chiefs as one of the three best teams in the NFL, despite their close loss to the Bills. Kansas City doesn’t tend to lose consecutive games under Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes and because the Niners’ defense is as banged up as it is, it’s easy to see KC putting up points and covering, despite being on the road.

Safid Deen: Chiefs 27, 49ers 24

Patrick Mahomes threw two interceptions and now faces a vaunted 49ers defense that could be affected if San Francisco star defender Nick Bosa (groin) doesn’t play. Still, I take Mahomes’ firepower over Jimmy Garoppolo’s in this Super Bowl LIV rematch.

Lance Pugmire: 49ers 31, Chiefs 28

Super Bowl revenge for Jimmy G? Yes, the 49ers coughed one up in Atlanta Sunday, but they also watched how Buffalo defended Patrick Mahomes and Co., and the Sunday night game’s in the Bay Area.

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This would not have been expected at the beginning of the season.

Things are changing, however, and flexing gives the NFL the option to postpone a game from the Sunday Night Football slot, and that is what the league does on December 5th for NBC.

The league has postponed the Seattle Seahawks game against the San Francisco 49ers to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.

In the evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Denver Broncos.

The Chiefs won four straight wins in week 12, which will be after their week of bye.

The Broncos are 5-5 and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday.

The NFL switched Chiefs-Broncos to Sunday Night Football in week 13.

Seahawks-49ers transition to 4:25 p.m. ET.

– Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 23, 2021

For those who love star quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes was granted while you lost to Russell Wilson.

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When the Kansas City Chiefs entered their first preseason match against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, they looked a little understaffed on the defensive. Due to short-term injury issues, key players such as defensive ends Frank Clark, Taco Charlton and Alex Okafor did not fit.

This meant an increased workload for the remaining defensive linemen – and at first glance these players improved and showed depth of quality for defensive line coach Brendan Daly.

Defense run

In general, the line did a solid job of keeping the point of attack on the front of the running game.

Chiefs DL showed promising game identification and strength to the point of attack last night. Here Danna, Wharton, and Reed all flow down the line, holding gaps. Jones also demonstrates the workmanship and athleticism required to close on the back of SF’s stretch runs. pic.twitter.com/xatRNHGvZz

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 15, 2021

Another high quality demonstration of strength, leverage, and toughness from Saunders, Danna, and Reed. Linebackers fill up well. Only in the back is there not much space to work. pic.twitter.com/VRo6XvCb8e

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 16, 2021

In his first start as the primary defensive end, Chris Jones showed the quickness and agility to avoid blocks and showed that he won’t just be a great target for offensive tackles and tight ends.

One small but important thing in my opinion: see how quick and agile Jones is to avoid the TE clipping to him on the back. In addition, Danna again with textbook pad level and overall technique on the front of this run. pic.twitter.com/gD5t3IIWfO

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 16, 2021

Mike Danna, who ended up on the defensive in his sophomore year, was also a steady, constant presence against the run, picking up where he left off last year.

But it wasn’t all perfect. Although exhibiting several exciting traits at other moments in the game, player identification and decision-making occasionally won the best of some of the young defenders.

Kaandoh had some rookie moments on Saturday, in addition to some positive flashes to be expected in his first game action. Late to see the reverse action in the first clip, he jumps in a little too quickly in the second, allowing the RB to ricochet off over 10 yards. pic.twitter.com/Gm9iVurCPa

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 16, 2021

Despite the impressive sophomore defensive tackle that Tershawn Wharton continues to see in one-on-one situations – especially as a pass rusher – asking him to hold out against doubles is still a big job.

Wharton has freaky athletic traits and the strength required to do well in most 1-on-1 situations, but here the lack of size / strength means he’s being washed away by a Guard + Tackle combo block. TE Slice Block gets a solid piece of harris, but Thornhill scrapes over to make a nice tackle. pic.twitter.com/b74FdODDBX

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 15, 2021

Passport Defense

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo wasted no time in throwing lightning bolts of five and six at 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance. These were largely successful in various ways for the defense line.

Spags throws a six man pressure on Lance and he certainly isn’t getting the ball out as fast as he’d go back and would like to. What is remarkable, however, is the lateral speed that “Bink” Saunders flashes to beat the LG here. pic.twitter.com/l5bBFvsx9S

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 15, 2021

#Chiefs send five on this 3rd-and-8, and while the pressure is limited elsewhere, Jones just does what he does and dominates his 1-on-1 match (Sorensen may have had an easy assist; either way it was ) shortly before victory when his hips had free the RG). pic.twitter.com/XApQDTzdbZ

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 16, 2021

It was great to see Chris Jones pick up right where he left off and quickly win from inside. The team’s new free-agent defensive tackle, Jarran Reed, also showed off some of the reasons he’s now part of the Chiefs roster, and demonstrated high productivity among the offensive guards.

Another 3rd-and-14 game, and Jarran Reed is very close to beating Garoppolo after battling his way through the repetition with good hands and mental strength. Danna and Harris lose on the edge even though they were both chipped before attacking the OT. pic.twitter.com/O0S5yaiFAz

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 16, 2021

One area where the 49ers offense succeeded was in play-action-pass concepts. Given San Francisco’s propensity to rely on these games for explosive profits, this came as no surprise.

SF is notoriously good at game action concepts, and the Chiefs DL plays a disciplined, task-oriented style. On moves in which the DL does not get a lot of penetration and there are gaps in cover at the rear end, you have to forego some explosive moves. pic.twitter.com/pGeUTznGdH

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 15, 2021

As the game progressed, the defensive linemen began to see more of what the offense was doing – resulting in intelligent, strenuous games like this one from Danna and Wharton.

Could be something or nothing, but Danna’s speed at changing direction seems to me to be improved on this piece. Starts the game with a great game ID, maintains good leverage. Plus, Wharton’s chase is second to none (!!) pic.twitter.com/4iV1MyGsgw

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 15, 2021

In obvious passing situations throughout the game, the defense did a really solid job of putting pressure on quickly with at least one player. This is what you want – and expect – from a good, tenacious defensive front.

3rd and 14th The front four all poke their ears back, so you want them to win quick and get at least one body to QB quickly. Wharton, Kaindoh and Harris do just that, while Danna forms the double team (lined up above the LG). pic.twitter.com/wQcPEXxDGJ

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 15, 2021

Defensive end Tim Ward – who was entering his third Chiefs season after developing on injured reserves and the training team over the past two years – shone with his passing noise. If he keeps making preseason appearances like on Saturday night, he’ll be a tough player to let out of the 53-man roster.

#Chiefs DE Tim Ward adjusted the snap a couple of times last night from a 3 point stance that would have been difficult with any offensive tackle. Also impacted the QB in both games. The last clip shows an enormous amount of effort, which apparently played a role in the fiddling. pic.twitter.com/7CbgafYXVG

– Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) August 16, 2021

looking ahead

Deep players in the Chiefs’ defensive line usually continue to shine when opportunities arise. Daly deserves credit for developing many young talented players who constantly put tremendous efforts.

When the defensive ends, Clark, Charlton and Okafor can all come back – which helps increase the edge rush and general discipline of the group – there are many advantages among these players. Defensive tackles Derrick Nnadi combined with Reed to form an enormous number of run stuffers inside. Meanwhile, Jones is on a path that could make him a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year.

At full strength, the Chiefs’ current line of defense is bigger, stronger, smarter – and perhaps deeper – than it has been in some time. Both now and in the future, wear and tear will be your greatest opponent.

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