Sports rivalries are serious business, and the St. Louis Blues just committed the biggest party foul there is. Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl 58, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, the Blues stirred the pot big time with their fans after a simple post on their Twitter. The tweet in question? A message wishing the Chiefs and Taylor Swift, who is dating Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, good luck in Super Bowl 58. For those unfamiliar with the Midwest’s sports rivalries, St. Louis and Kansas City sit on opposite ends of the state of Missouri.
The San Francisco 49ers lost 25-22 in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. Brock Purdy managed the game well but didn't play well enough to win, while the running backs and wide receivers received mixed grades. The defensive linemen and linebackers excelled, but the defensive backs and special teams struggled. Coaches also received a mixed grade, with Steve Wilks out-coaching Andy Reid for much of the game but ultimately faltering in overtime, and head coach Kyle Shanahan facing criticism for his play-calling and team performance.
Brock Purdy managed the game but didn't play well enough to win, with the 49ers scoring just 22 total points. Christian McCaffrey gained 160 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown, but also crucially fumbled on the first drive of the game. Jauan Jennings had 42 receiving yards, a touchdown catch, and a touchdown pass to McCaffrey, standing out among the wide receivers.
George Kittle finished the game with 2 catches for 4 yards, contributing a clutch conversion on fourth down, but the tight ends' overall performance was lackluster. The offensive linemen committed penalties, gave up pressure, and struggled to pave the way for the run game, with the team gaining just 3.5 yards per carry on the ground.
Fred Warner recorded a team-high 13 tackles, leading the linebackers' standout performance. The defensive backs intercepted Patrick Mahomes but also gave up crucial touchdown catches to wide open receivers. Ray Ray McCloud's muffed punt near the 49ers' end zone led to a Chiefs touchdown, contributing to the special teams' subpar performance.
The 49ers' performance received mixed grades, with standout plays and efforts from individual players but overall shortcomings in crucial moments. The running backs and wide receivers received mixed grades, with standout performances from Jennings and McCaffrey and mediocrity from Aiyuk and Samuel.
The defensive linemen and linebackers excelled, with a strong performance particularly from Fred Warner. The defensive backs and special teams struggled, with the secondary giving up crucial plays and the special teams making costly mistakes. Coaches received a mixed grade, with commendable performances from Steve Wilks but criticism for Kyle Shanahan's play-calling and team performance.