Kelce claims 49ers’ defense is ‘the best challenge in the league’ Originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The 49ers’ defense played well against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday despite a disappointing 28-18 loss to the defending champions at Levi’s Stadium.
San Francisco’s defense limited Kansas City’s offense to 329 total yards at 4.8 yards per play, with two takeaways and one turnover on down. . Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also posted the worst passer rating (44.4) of his eight-year NFL career.
Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce also struggled against the 49ers’ defense, recording just 17 receiving yards on four receptions on five total targets.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Kelce praised the impressive performance of San Francisco’s defense, led by two All-Pro players.
“It’s the best challenge in the league,” Kelce said after the game. “I love playing against the best players in the league, and Fred (Warner) is definitely one of those guys, Nick Bosa is definitely one of those guys. They’ve got a lot of All-Stars. ” (h/t Mercury News)
Kelce has historically had success against the 49ers’ defense during the Kyle Shanahan era, averaging 6.6 receptions and 73 receiving yards per game in five regular and postseason games against San Francisco dating back to 2018.
But his lack of action Sunday didn’t seem to matter in Kansas City’s decisive double-digit victory.
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