FeatureTwo keys to a 49ers victory in Super Bowl LIV by Chris Passarelli January 28, 2020 The San Francisco 49ers made it to Super Bowl LIV by playing elite defense and running the ball down their opponent’s throats. Jimmy Garoppolo has been good for them, but he really hasn’t had to do much. He threw for the least amount of times in NFC Championship history, throwing the ball just eight times.Raheem Mostert ran for a record 220 yards and scored four touchdowns on their way to the Super Bowl. They disposed of the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers with ease. This matchup against the Chiefs will be their biggest test thus far. Let’s have a gander at what the 49ers need to do to win Super Bowl LIV.Contain Patrick MahomesSimilar to how they kept Aaron Rodgers in the pocket, Nick Bosa & company will need to make sure the Chiefs’ leading rusher doesn’t break the play and scramble around the pocket.The Niners are a dominant defense and were able to contain Rodgers, Russell Wilson and pretty much every other quarterback they’ve played thus far this season. Mahomes is a beast, both with his rocket arm and his incredible ability to run the football. If the Niners can keep Mahomes in the pocket and pressure him, they’ll have a good chance to win this game.Feed Raheem MostertRaheem Mostert has been a beast for the San Francisco 49ers. He came out of nowhere at the beginning of the season, as most expected Tevin Coleman to be the bellcow of this Niners’ offense. Mostert polished off the NFC Championship game with four touchdowns and a record setting 220 yards.Jimmy Garoppolo may be the quarterback that can lead the Niners to the promised land, but he’s no Joe Montana or Steve Young. This team relies on their offensive line and their running game. If Mostert can let loose for a few long runs, it’ll make it much easier for Jimmy G to navigate through the erratic Chief’s defense. Post Views: 729The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsChris PassarelliFootball Editor - Hockey Editor - New York Islanders Lead Writer - New York Lizards Lead Writer - UConn Football Lead WriterLatest posts by Chris Passarelli (see all) NFL Network to Premiere ‘The Top 100 Players of 2020’ on July 26 - July 22, 2020 The ‘Toilet Bowl’ may be coming to Western New York - July 16, 2020 Bigger is Better; SoFi Stadium Completes Largest Videoboard in Sports - July 1, 2020 Smoltz, Vrabel and Brown talk American Century Championship and Everything in Between - June 30, 2020 Related TopicsKansas City ChiefsNick BosaRaheem MostertSan Francisco 49ersSuper Bowl LIV Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on October 20, 2017 MetLife Stadium to host Army-Navy Game in 2021 by Kelly Lynn | posted on August 23, 2017 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video)On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video)On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video)On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video)On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Two keys to a Chiefs victory in Super Bowl LIV The Gridiron Game, Episode 8 – Super Bowl Preview + league news (Audio)