How the 49ers could dominate in Super Bowl against Chiefs

Analytics suggest the 49ers' ground game matches up well with the Kansas City Chiefs' run-stop unit, giving San Francisco the best chance to win its first Super Bowl since the 1994 season.  

The 49ers averaged the fourth-most yards per carry during the regular season (4.8) and had the third-most rushing yards per game (140.5). Christian McCaffrey, who deserves most of the plaudits for the ground success, averaged 5.4 yards per carry during the regular season and 5.1 in two postseason games. 

Despite allowing the second-fewest points per game (16.8) and boasting the fourth-best pass defense in the regular season, the Chiefs had the 17th-best rush defense and allowed 4.5 yards per carry, the NFL's joint-seventh-most. 

The Chiefs were even worse in zone situations, which should concern Kansas City head coach Andy Reid and company. According to ESPN's Mina Kimes, San Francisco had the best zone rushing attack, while the Chiefs' run-stop unit against zone ranked second worst.