Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are back in the Super Bowl for the 4th time in 5 years. It's tough to think anyone will come within an arm’s reach of Tom Brady, but Mahomes is on the path to do just that.
The Chiefs team this season is a slightly different iteration of what we're used to in a Mahomes-led club; the defense is easily the best unit we have seen in the 4 appearances and the run game is something Reid has leaned on the second half of this season. It will be interesting to see how they fare against this 49ers club, but one thing is for certain…the moment is not too big for Mahomes.'
Patrick Mahomes over 36.5 pass attempts (-110)'
Mahomes averages 40 pass attempts per game in losses this season and has gone over this mark in 5 of 6 losses in the regular season. Am I tipping my cap as to which way I'm leaning on this game? Maybe. But the public is all over the Chiefs and the line continues to move in favor of the 49ers going from -2 to -2.5 in some books. I won't personally bet against Mahomes from a sides standpoint, but this line is enticing. The 49ers will do a good job controlling the clock with their offense and it will amplify the importance of each KC drive. They cannot run the risk of going 3-and-out in these scenarios, as SF is outstanding at playing with a lead. As a result, Reid will (rightfully) put the game on Mahomes shoulders. This is a good number regardless of the game's outcome, but I like it more given the line movement we are seeing.'