Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce mentioned Wednesday that the San Francisco 49ers “handed (the benefit) proper over to” his staff once they determined to obtain the additional time kickoff throughout Tremendous Bowl LVIII.
The nine-time Professional Bowl cross catcher had a brutal first half on Sunday, recording only one yard on one reception. Kelce greater than made up for it after Usher and firm’s halftime efficiency and ended up posting sport highs in catches (9) and receiving yards (93) throughout Kansas Metropolis’s 25-22 additional time win.
On a number of events, San Francisco seemed like a very good wager to seize its first Tremendous Bowl since 1995, holding leads of 10-0, 16-13 and 19-16 in regulation.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker nailed a 29-yard subject aim with six seconds left within the fourth quarter to pressure simply the second additional time contest in Tremendous Bowl historical past.
Sunday was additionally the primary playoff sport because the NFL modified its postseason guidelines in 2022.
The 49ers received the coin toss and ultimately needed to accept a Jake Moody subject aim. Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes obtained one probability to own the ball, drove down the sector and the signal-caller related with wideout Mecole Hardman for the game-winning landing.
Lindsay Jones of The Ringer reported after the sport that a number of members of the Niners weren’t conscious of the brand new additional time guidelines. Amongst them was All-Professional fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who addressed the matter on Tuesday.
“Juice” advised reporters he and his teammates realized the rule when the change was made two years prior however forgot about it over time. Juszczyk added that he felt the controversy was being blown out of proportion and was “simply individuals searching for a method to s–t on” his head coach, Kyle Shanahan.
