Tyrann Mathieu, New Orleans Saints safety, former Chiefs player: “I won a Super Bowl ring with Kansas City, but it's hard to bet on Patrick Mahomes. As long as he's playing, as long as he's healthy, he's hard to stop.”
Jonathan Jones, two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots: “I think it comes down to who has the ball at the end of the game. And if it's Mahomes, it's hard to imagine them not winning.”
Michael Vick, former Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback: “Obviously Mahomes is a difference-maker. I think he can take over the game at any time, but we have to be wary of what the 49ers defense does. They have Fred Warner and Nick… We have Bosa and they can make the game more difficult.'' That's how it should be. [Chiefs coach] Andy Reid will try to counter that. The best team wins and the best teams meet on Sunday. ”
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Cleveland Browns linebacker: “Defense matters. Defense wins championships. Whoever plays the best defense that night is the team that comes out on top.”
Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills offensive lineman: “The difference maker is going to be the pass rusher. The pass rusher has to be able to take over the football game and then both teams have a chance to win. Everyone thinks it's a quarterback issue. You think, but you're not.'' That's the great guys in the trenches. ”
Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions offensive lineman: “The battle is going to come down to it. I may be biased, but there are two good attacking players there, so whoever performs best there will have a chance to win. You can get the most out of it.”
Coby Turner, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle: “San Fran has a really solid team from top to bottom, but they're our rivals, so I can't take a shot at them. I think Kansas City is going to win for sure. They're going to have to play against Mahomes in the playoffs. It's hard to bet on a matchup.”
Jason McCourty, Super Bowl 53 winner with Patriots: “This is going to be a fun game. As much as you're talking about quarterbacks, their defense has been great all year. If I had to pick one, you can't beat Mahomes. I've been defeated by it.'' The guy from before. ”
Antwon Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety: “It's going to be a close game. 50-50. But I have to go to KC. I can't bet on Mahomes in the Super Bowl.”
Jermaine Elemunor, Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman: “I always go to the line of scrimmage. Whichever offensive line takes the line of scrimmage wins, because that gets the run game going and protects the quarterback. I think the 49ers are 24- We won with 21, along with MVP Christian McCaffrey.”
