For the Chiefs, the 2024 season has gone more or less as planned. Kansas City has rolled to a 5-0 start after a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints before a bye in Week 6. The Chiefs had their issues, falling behind in the first quarter in four of their five games. so far, but between a stout defense and a versatile offense led by Patrick Mahomes, the defending champs have won 11 straight (a streak dating back to Week 17 of 2023).

San Francisco hasn’t had the same success, with a 3-3 record reflecting some inconsistency. Despite boasting a defense that has allowed 16 goals so far this season, the 49ers have put up 19 or more points in five games, forcing an offensive missing star, running back Christian McCaffrey, to put up big scores to secure victories.