5 Bold Predictions for the 49ers’ Week 5 Matchup with the Chiefs

October 5, 2014   ·   Nicholas McGee   ·   Jump to comments

The San Francisco 49ers will aim to build on their dramatic Week 4 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that serves as Alex Smith's return to the Bay.
Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick's matchup with opposing quarterback Smith, whom he displaced as starter in the 2012 season, is likely to dominate the buildup to what looks to be an evenly matched contest on paper.
Both teams will be aiming to gain momentum after getting back to 2-2 with morale-boosting wins. The Niners outlasted the Eagles 26-21 with a stern defensive performance, while the Chiefs dismantled the New England Patriots in a stunning 41-14 triumph.
The battle between a Niners defense performing well in spite of the absences of NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith and the Chiefs' suddenly explosive offense promises to be an intriguing one.
Meanwhile, the 49ers offense, which—despite finally ending its second-half points drought versus Philadelphia...

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