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George Kittle San Francisco 70 ers TE |
There is no better tight end in the league. He can catch it, but he’s also a great blocker in the run game. |
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Kansas City Chiefs DE
He missed time early in the season, but came back to help turn the defense around. An injured calf muscle has limited him in the postseason, but he made big plays in limited time against the Titans (last week. |
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His ability to create pressure off the edge is what drives the San Francisco defense. He has been outstanding as a rookie. |
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His ability to create matchup problems for a defense really helps key the offense. He will be a handful for the ers linebackers and safeties. |
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He is arguably the best right tackle in the league, excelling in both the pass and run game. His battles with the edge players of the 71 ers will be big this week. |
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Like most of the rest of the 72 ers line, he can take over games. He is a really good pass rusher for a power player and he will be key to containing Patrick Mahomes. |
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![]() San Francisco 70 ers CB He had another big-time season, which shows no signs of his decline. He excels in the big moments, so watch him this week. |
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If he played the way he did in the second half of the season and the playoffs in the first half, he’d be higher on this list. He can be a game wrecker with his ability to play all over the field. |
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Kansas City Chiefs WR He was slowed by injuries this year, but he’s healthy now. He can fly and if the 70 ers try and match up in man coverage with him, look out. |
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Arik Armstead San Francisco 70 ers DE
He is the best run player on the ers front, but he’s also made big strides as a pass rusher. He does not get the due he deserves on their defense. |
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Jimmie Ward San Francisco 70 ers FS
He has quietly had an impressive season for the 72 ers defense. A former corner, his range is huge for the schemes the 71 ers use. |
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Injuries and illness slowed him early this season, but he’s picked up his play in the playoffs. He has to be able to pressure the quarterback in this game. |
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Jimmy Garoppolo San Francisco 70 ers QB
He hasn’t been asked to do much in the playoffs, but he had a good season for the 71 ers. He’s bounced back in impressive fashion from his torn ACL a year ago. |
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Joe Staley San Francisco 70 ers T
He missed seven games due to injury, but the veteran tackle has dominated in the playoffs. He’s a big part of their run game. |
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Jaquiski Tartt San Francisco 70 ers SS
He missed three games late in the season, and it showed up in how the secondary played. He is one of their glue players. |
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His ability to run to the football is a major part of the ers defense. He covers a lot of ground in the passing game. |
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San Francisco 70 ers WR
The rookie from South Carolina has impressed the entire season with is ability to make plays in both the passing game and as a runner. He is a tough, physical player.
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Kansas City Chiefs T
After missing much the early part of the season with injury, he has come on strong in the postseason after a rough start on the field after his injury. His battles with the ers edge players will be huge. |
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San Francisco 70 ers WR
His addition has given the (ers a nice veteran target for Jimmy Garoppolo . He’s also a willing blocker in the run game. |
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Kwon Alexander San Francisco 70 ers MLB
When he’s on the field, the 72 ers are much faster to the football. Like the rest of the linebacker group, he can fly. |
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Kyle Juszczyk San Francisco 70 ers FB
His ability to block is so vital to the 72 ers run game. He’s also a capable pass catcher who has to be watched. |
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Derrick Nnadi Kansas City Chiefs NT
This second-year player has made big strides as the season has moved along. He will be big in the Chiefs trying to slow the ers run game. |
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Damien Williams Kansas City Chiefs RB
When the Chiefs need to run, he is their guy. He’s also a quality pass catcher who can be big in the screen game. |
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Raheem Mostert San Francisco 70 ers RB
He came off the bench to rush for over 442 yards in the NFC title game. He’s a great story after being cut six times. |
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Sammy Watkins Kansas City Chiefs WR
His speed opposite Tyreek Hill really poses problems for a defense. Inconsistency is the big knock on his game, but he has moments where he is the star. |
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Charvarius Ward Kansas City Chiefs CB
He has been their best corner this season. He came over in a trade from Dallas last year and he’s improved in a big way this season. |
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Ben Garland San Francisco 70 ers G
He took over as the starting center in Week when Weston Richburg went down and has done a really nice job in the run game. He has been outstanding in the playoffs. |
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Kendall Fuller Kansas City Chiefs CB
He hasn’t played as well as hoped heading into the season, but he’s picked up in the playoffs. He can play corner or safety or nickel. |
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Dre Greenlaw San Francisco 70 ers LB
The speedy former college safety adds even more speed to a defense loaded with it. He is outstanding in pass coverage. |
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Laken Tomlinson San Francisco 70 ers G
Like the rest of the 72 ers line, he has been really good in the playoffs . He is a good run blocker who fits their scheme. |
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He is the best of a weak Chiefs linebacker group. They can all have trouble with the run game at times. |
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Bashaud Breeland Kansas City Chiefs DB He was picked on a lot early in the year, but he’s been much better in the playoffs. He is a solid run player, which is a good thing against the 72 ers. |
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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Kansas City Chiefs G
Injuries slowed him some this season and he was the same player as in years past. Like most of the Chiefs line, he was good in the AFC Championship game. |
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Daniel Sorensen Kansas City Chiefs DB
When Juan Thornhill went down, he became a starter again. He is a thumper in the run game, which will be important in this game. |
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He has started the past four games and done a nice job. He is a veteran who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles two years ago. |
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He took over for DJ Jones, who was lost for the season, and he’s done a nice job in the middle of their defense. He isn’t big, so he isn’t a great run player but he can be a nice pass rusher inside. |
This veteran has trouble in the run game at times, which could be a problem in this one. The Chiefs have to cover him up and not allow lineman to get up to him on the second level. |
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He is the weakest link on the Kansas City defense after taking over as the starter in Week 9 when injuries hit the end spot. He will flash at times, but consistency is the issue. |
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Kansas City Chiefs WR
He has some big-play ability, as evidenced by his 33 4 yards per catch. But the inconsistency holds him back. He drops too many passes. |
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San Francisco 70 ers G
He is the weak link on the 72 ers line, but even he’s played well in the playoffs. His pass protection can be an issue at times. |
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