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49ers Narrowly Edged Out by Chiefs in Week 4 Showdown at Allegiant Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers, with a record of 12-5, faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs who held an 11-6 record in a closely contested battle that ended with a score of 25-22. The game took place at Allegiant Stadium, where fans were treated to an intense matchup that saw both teams put forth strong efforts.


San Francisco 49ers linebacker Oren Burks (48) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

The San Francisco 49ers showcased their defensive capabilities by recording three sacks and forcing two fumbles, one of which they recovered. Their defense was relentless throughout the game, making a total of fifty tackles and assisting on thirty-eight more for a combined eighty-eight. They also managed to defend two passes and intercept one, while forcing four three-and-outs against the Chiefs' offense.


On offense, the 49ers' passing game was efficient with twenty-four completions out of thirty-nine attempts resulting in two touchdowns and fifteen first downs. The quarterback posted an impressive rating of ninety-nine point nine and threw for two hundred seventy-six yards including a longest pass completion of twenty-four yards. The receiving corps was equally effective with one hundred sixty-two yards after catch contributing significantly to their total yardage.


The ground attack added another dimension to the offensive effort as they rushed for one hundred ten yards over thirty-one attempts. Although they did not find the end zone via the rush, they maintained an average gain per play across all plays at five yards.


Special teams played its part too; field goal kicking was perfect on the day with three successful attempts out of three including two from beyond fifty yards contributing nine points to their scoreline.


Despite these efforts by San Francisco's team members across all phases – defense, offense, special teams – it wasn't quite enough to secure victory over the home team Kansas City Chiefs who managed just enough plays to tip the balance in their favor.


As fans look ahead after this narrow defeat, they can tune into next week's broadcast where San Francisco will seek redemption and aim to add another win to their tally this season.

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