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What to know for 49ers-Chiefs: Early picks, nuggets and big questions

The Niners and Chiefs will go head-to-head for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in two weeks. We have early predictions, looming questions and more for the big game.

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A haunted Super Bowl matchup: Can Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan rewrite their legacies?

Andy Reid failed in his only other Super Bowl as head coach. Kyle Shanahan gave up a 28-3 lead in his first shot.

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49ers advance to Super Bowl behind Raheem Mostert's four TDs

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Clark brings the heat after shutting down Henry

Frank Clark gives an interview for the ages as he isn't shy with his emotions after the Chiefs' win in the AFC Championship Game.

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Richard Sherman's INT seals 49ers' win

Richard Sherman intercepts Aaron Rodgers icing the win and sending San Francisco to the Super Bowl.

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Sherman and his mom have a response for the critics

When asked about the doubters and going to a Super Bowl with another team, Richard Sherman says, "minor setback for a major comeback."

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Kittle shows off his shirtless Jimmy G shirt

George Kittle enters his press conference by quoting Jimmy Garoppolo from an interview earlier in the year while wearing a shirt with a picture of a shirtless Jimmy Garoppolo.

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    CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to first Super Bowl since 1969 season

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    Mahomes finds Watkins deep downfield for TD

    Patrick Mahomes sends the ball deep downfield to Sammy Watkins, who makes the catch and gets across the goal line to complete the 60-yard touchdown play.

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    Mahomes avoids multiple tackles for amazing 27-yard TD run

    Patrick Mahomes decides to keep the ball himself and shakes off several tacklers as he runs 27 yards for a touchdown.

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    Frank Clark does Conor McGregor walk after game-sealing sack

    Frank Clark trips up Ryan Tannehill on fourth down to seal the Chiefs' win and celebrates with Conor McGregor's signature walk.

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    Reid: I need to go on a diet before we get to Miami

    Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says he wants to go on a diet in order to fit his clothes before the team heads to Miami for Super Bowl LIV.

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      REID'S RAVISHING RESUME

      WILL MAKE 2ND SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE

      Andy Reid: I need to go on a diet before we get to Miami

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      Inside Andy Reid's life of tall tales: Tighty-whities, 40-ounce steaks and more

      "Who's got a résumé like Andy? The wins and the coaching tree? No one." The Chiefs coach, on the brink of his second Super Bowl appearance, has also accumulated a treasure trove of stories from across the football landscape.

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      STILL GOT IT

      49ers great Jerry Rice catches TD in a suit before NFC Championship Game

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      CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

      NFL playoff fashion files: Best looks from Championship Sunday

      Got to look your best, because two teams will go to the Super Bowl today. Maybe it's a Reggie White throwback jersey, a fur coat like Derrick Henry's or pulling up to the house like the Fresh Prince. Here are the best looks of the day.

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      Celebrity fans Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet celebrate with the Chiefs

      Some big-time fans came out today to support the Chiefs, Packers, Niners and Titans.

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