Lebanon Valley Area Merchandiser - January 29, 2020 19 BIG GAME PREVIEW | WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN

Defense Wins Championships

Both the and the experience of , picking him up off waivers after the Arizona are known for their fast-paced, high-scoring offenses. Names Cardinals released him. His impact is yet like Kelce, Kittle, Mahomes, Hill and Garoppolo frequent the to be seen, but he already has one win over the San Francisco 49ers. highlight reels. Stills, their stars on the other side of the ball He was a member of the Baltimore are just as crucial to punching their ticket to the Super Bowl. Ravens, who won the big game in 2013. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Check out these statistics from the the hottest offenses in the game. The Niners have been fighting for an to understand epic defense for the last several seasons. the importance of a well-stacked KANSAS CITY CHIEFS The team used their first-round pick to defense in the big game. The Chiefs , Bob pick up a defensive lineman consecu- • The average NFL defensive rank for Sutton, was released only days after the tively in four of the previous five NFL a potential Super Bowl champion is sev- team lost in overtime to the New Drafts. The talent upfront is in sync and enth. England Patriots during the AFC dominating the league with big sacks • Forty-five of 47 Super Bowl champi- Championship. Steve Spagnuolo and offense-crippling play calling. ons have totaled at least 30 sacks in a stepped into the role, revamped his In the NFC Divisional Round, all four season. coaching staff and ignited the Chiefs’ of the first-round picks sacked quarter- • The top-ranked defense reached the impact on the defensive side of the ball. back Kirk Cousins for a sack. Their abili- big game a total of 11 times, and have a The Honey Badger, , ty to collapse the pocket will be an record of 8-3 in the Super Bowl. was named the AFC Defensive Player of intriguing part of Sunday’s game, as • The team who allowed the fewest the Month during the Chiefs’ playoff is no stranger to points in a season reached the Super push in December. The safety racked up scrambling before making big plays. Bowl 18 times and won the game 13 25 tackles, six pass defenses, two inter- However, speed from the rookie Nick times. ceptions and forced a fumble during the Bosa may be what the team needs to This year, both defenses will have final month of the year. limit the time for the QB must find an their hands full when managing two of The Chiefs also acquired the veteran open receiver.

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