Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs high-fives Marquez Valdes-Scantling #11 prior to the game New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. PHOTO: DUSTIN SATLOFF/GETTY Superbowl 58 is officially upon us following the conclusion of the NFC and AFC championships. The 49ers and Chiefs have already met back in 2020, with the Chiefs coming out on top. That said, things are different this time around, and from a roster standpoint, I believe the 49ers have the edge. That said, let’s dive into each major position group to see which team should come out on top in Super Bowl 57. Quarterback 49ers: Brock Purdy Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes Advantage - Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes Although Brock Purdy doesn’t give the 49ers an advantage in this game, he’s way too overhated. After seeing Purdy turn things around and lead the 49ers to a second-half comeback, I’m more than convinced that he can get it done on Superbowl Sunday. Although Purdy is a good quarterback, he’s not Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes has been amazing throughout the playoffs, proving to everyone why he’s the best quarterback in the NFL. Running Back 49ers: Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell Chiefs: Isiah Pacheco , Clyde Edwards-Helaire Advantage - 49ers: Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell The running back advantage clearly goes to the 49ers and Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey is touted as the best running back in the NFL, and he’s proven it in the 49ers playoff run. The 49ers run game has been lethal all season, and that won’t stop in the Superbowl. Although Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are solid, McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell have the edge. Wide Receiver 49ers: Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings Chiefs: Rashee Rice, Justin Watson, Marquez Valdes-Scantling Advantage - 49ers: Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings Unlike 2020, the Chiefs don’t have a receiver as good as Tyreek Hill, and their overall wide receiver room is much worse. Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk are both better than Rashee Rice and the duo will be a nightmare to defend on Sunday. Assuming Samuel is cleared to play in the Super Bowl, the 49ers have a clear advantage here. Tight End 49ers: George Kittle Chiefs: Travis Kelce Advantage - Chiefs: Travis Kelce Travis Kelce isn’t the same threat he’s been in years past, but the Chiefs still have an advantage here. Kelce has shown he still has some juice left and has been playing his best football of the year recently. That said, George Kittle is a great receiver and blocker who helps out the 49ers a ton. The two impact their team in different ways, but Kelce has the slight edge based on his recent performance. Offensive Line 49ers: Trent Williams, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel, Spencer Burford, Colton McKivitz Chiefs: Donovan Smith, Nick Allegretti, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Jawaan Taylor Advantage - 49ers: Trent Williams, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel, Spencer Burford, Colton McKivitz At first glance, the two teams have very comparable offensive lines. According to PFF, during the regular season, the Chiefs finished as the 16th-best offensive line, and the 49ers were the 21st-best. Both lines have looked good during the playoffs, but Joe Thuney’s injury gives the 49ers a slight edge. While we’re not sure if Thuney will be able to play, he missed the AFC Championship, which is never a good sign. Defensive Tackle 49ers: Arik Armstead, Javon Hargrave Chiefs: Neil Farrell, Chris Jones Advantage - Even At the defensive tackle position, there’s no clear winner. Chris Jones is the best player in the group, but the 49ers have a more well-rounded unit. It’s also worth noting that Jones only had 1 QB hit against the Ravens. Jones is obviously still a great player, but he hasn’t been wrecking games. Arik Armstead and Javon Hargrave are both fantastic players who play key roles in this elite 49ers defense. Defensive End 49ers: Nick Bosa, Chase Young Chiefs: Mike Danna, George Karlaftis Advantage: 49ers - Nick Bosa, Chase Young George Karlaftis has played well, but he’s no match for Nick Bosa. Bosa is one of the best edge rushers in the NFL, and the Chiefs will have to slow him down if they want to stand a chance. Chase Young has been disappointing, and there are rumors that he may even be benched in the Superbowl. That said, Bosa is dominant enough that he gives the 49ers an edge here. Linebackers 49ers: Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Oren Burks Chiefs: Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Cole Christiansen Advantage - 49ers: Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Oren Burks With Willie Gay sidelined the 49ers have a clear advantage here. Fred Warner is proving why he’s one of the best linebackers in the NFL, recording 13 tackles against the Lions. Dre Greenlaw has been great during the Chiefs' playoff run as well, recording seven tackles last game. If Gay plays on Sunday, there’s a discussion to be had, but right now, the 49ers clearly have the advantage. Cornerback 49ers: Charvarius Ward, Deommodore Lenoir, Isaiah Oliver, Ambry Thomas Chiefs: L'Jarius Sneed, Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, Jaylen Watson Advantage - Chiefs: L'Jarius Sneed, Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, Jaylen Watson L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie have been unbelievable during the playoffs and will give the 49ers a tough time. Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir have both been playing very well, but Sneed has been even better. The cornerback matchup won’t be a massive swing, but the Chiefs have a slight edge. Safety 49ers: Ji'Ayir Brown, Tashaun Gipson Sr Chiefs: Mike Edwards, Justin Reid Advantage - 49ers: Ji'Ayir Brown, Tashaun Gipson Sr Mike Edwards and Justin Reid are good players, but they haven’t been anything special in the postseason. Ji'Ayir Brown and Tashaun Gipson have been flying all over the place as of late. With their backs up against the wall, Brown and Gipson helped stonewall a tough Lions offense in the second half. Special Teams 49ers: Jake Moody, Mitch Wishnowsky Chiefs: Harrison Butker, Tommy Townsend Advantage - Chiefs Harrison Butker, Tommy Townsend Having a clutch kicker is crucial in big games, and I believe both players are up for the challenge. That said, it’s hard to pick against Harrison Butker. Butker has proven his worth to the Chiefs time and time again, and he’s looked great so far this year. Coaching 49ers: Kyle Shanahan Chiefs: Andy Reid Advantage - Even I can’t give the edge to either team from a coaching perspective. As most Super Bowl teams are, both the 49ers and Chiefs are very well-coached. Andy Reid and Mahomes are a scary combination, but you can’t discredit Kyle Shanahan and his fantastic scheme. The coaching battle is truly even, and I don’t see either side getting an advantage in this department. Overall Matchup Score 49ers: 6 Chiefs: 4