Here's a look at who will be playing in Super Bowl LVIII
By Bryan DeArdo
• 4 min read
Super Bowl LVIII is set, as theSan Francisco 49ersandKansas City Chiefswill go head-to-head for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas on Sunday.
A lot is on the line for both teams.The Niners are hoping to join theSteelersand Patriots with six Vince Lombardi Trophies. Kyle Shanahan can further make history by joining his father as a Super Bowl-winning head coach.
With a win, the Chiefs can become the first team to successfully defend their title since the 2003-04 Patriots. Patrick Mahomes would also become just the fifth starting quarterback in history to win three Super Bowls.
This year's Super Bowl is not devoid of star power. In fact, you could argue that this is one of the most star-studded Super Bowls ever, and that's not even factoring Taylor Swift's likely presence.
Let's take a look at each team's roster, starting with the AFC champs.
Kansas City Chiefs
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 2 | Joshua Williams, CB |
| 4 | Rashee Rice, WR |
| 5 | Tommy Townsend, P |
| 7 | Harrison Butker, K |
| 8 | Justyn Ross, WR |
| 9 | Blaine Gabbert, QB |
| 10 | Isiah Pacheco, RB |
| 11 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR |
| 12 | Mecole Hardman, WR |
| 15 | Patrick Mahomes, QB |
| 19 | Kadarius Toney, WR |
| 20 | Justin Reid, S |
| 21 | Mike Edwards, S |
| 22 | Trent McDuffie, CB |
| 22 | Juan Thornhill, S |
| 23 | Drue Tranquill, LB |
| 25 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB |
| 26 | Deon Bush, DB |
| 27 | Chamarri Conner, DB |
| 29 | La'Mical Perine, RB |
| 31 | Nic Jones, CB |
| 32 | Nick Bolton, LB |
| 35 | Jaylen Watson, CB |
| 38 | L'Jarius Sneed, CB |
| 39 | Keith Taylor, CB |
| 41 | James Winchester, LS |
| 43 | Jack Cochrane, LB |
| 48 | Cole Christiansen, LB |
| 50 | Willie Gay Jr., LB |
| 51 | Michael Danna, DE |
| 52 | Creed Humphrey, C |
| 53 | BJ Thompson, DE |
| 54 | Leo Chenal, LB |
| 56 | George Karlaftis, DE |
| 59 | Darius Harris, LB |
| 62 | Joe Thuney, OL |
| 64 | Wanya Morris, OL |
| 65 | Trey Smith, OL |
| 66 | Mike Caliendo, OL |
| 69 | Mike Pennel, DT |
| 73 | Nick Allegretti, G |
| 74 | Jawaan Taylor, T |
| 77 | Lucas Niang, T |
| 79 | Donovan Smith, T |
| 81 | Blake Bell, TE |
| 83 | Noah Gray, TE |
| 84 | Justin Watson, WR |
| 87 | Travis Kelce, TE |
| 90 | Charles Omenihu, DE |
| 92 | Neil Farrell, Jr., DE |
| 94 | Malik Herring, DE |
| 95 | Chris Jones, DT |
| 97 | Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE |
| 98 | Tershawn Wharton, DT |
Kansas City is back in the Super Bowl for a fourth time in five years. But this trip is different from the previous four in that the Chiefs had to win two playoff games. The Chiefs did so after beating Buffalo in the divisional round and Baltimore in the AFC title game -- both on the road.
It come come as no surprise that Travis Kelce loomed large in both games. The future Hall of Fame tight end had two touchdowns in Buffalo and caught all 11 of his targets for 116 yards and a score in Baltimore.
Kelce and Patrick Mahomes played great, but the duo got help from a supporting cast that includes running back Isiah Pacheco and wideouts Rashee Rice and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The Chiefs defense, which finished No. 2 in points allowed during the regular season, has also played an integral role in Kansas City's Super Bowl berth.
San Francisco 49ers
| No. | Player |
|---|---|
Samuel Womack III, CB | |
2 | Deommodore Lenoir, DB |
3 | Ray-Ray McCloud, WR |
4 | Jake Moody, K |
5 | Randy Gregory, LB |
7 | Charvarius Ward, CB |
9 | Brayden Willis, TE |
10 | Ronnie Bell, WR |
11 | Brandon Aiyuk, WR |
13 | Brock Purdy, QB |
14 | Sam Darnold, QB |
15 | Jauan Jennings, WR |
17 | Brandon Allen, QB |
18 | Mitch Wishnowsky, P |
19 | Deebo Samuel, WR |
20 | Ambry Thomas, CB |
23 | Christian McCaffrey, Rb |
24 | Elijah Mitchell, RB |
26 | Isaiah Oliver, CB |
27 | Ji'Ayir Brown, S |
28 | Darrell Luter Jr., CB |
30 | George Odum, S |
31 | Tashaun Gipson Sr., S |
33 | Logan Ryan, S |
44 | Kyle Juszczyk, FB |
45 | Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, LB |
46 | Taybor Pepper, LS |
48 | Oren Burks, LB |
50 | Jalen Graham, LB |
51 | Robert Beal Jr., DL |
53 | Dee Winters, LB |
54 | Fred Warner, LB |
55 | Jon Feliciano, OL |
57 | Dre Greenlaw, LB |
64 | Jake Brendel, OL |
65 | Aaron Banks, OL |
68 | Colton McKivitz, OL |
69 | Sebastian Joseph-Day, DT |
71 | Trent Williams, T |
74 | Spencer Buford, OL |
75 | Matt Pryor, OL |
76 | Jaylon Moore, OL |
78 | Ben Bartch, OL |
84 | Chris Conley, WR |
85 | George Kittle, TE |
89 | Charlie Woerner, TE |
90 | Kevin Givens, DL |
91 | Arik Armstead, DL |
92 | Chase Young, DL |
97 | Nick Bosa, DL |
98 | Javon Hargrave, DL |
| 99 | Javon Kinlaw, DT |
While the Chiefs are coming in hot, it's fair to say that the 49ers have been the NFL's best team since Week 1. San Francisco sewed up the NFC's No. 1 seed after finishing third in the league in both points scored and fewest points allowed during the regular season.
In the playoffs, the 49res had to rally from behind to defeat both the Packers and Lions. A key player during both comebacks was Christian McCaffrey; he ran for 98 yards and two scores (while amassing 128 total yards) against the Packers and 90 yards and two more touchdown runs (with 132 all-purpose yards) against the Lions.
San Francisco's defense contributed to both comebacks with several timely stops and forced turnovers. The biggest one was Tashaun Gipson and Arik Armstead's forced turnover of Lions' running back Jahmyr Gibbs that set up the 49ers' game-tying touchdown.
Super Bowl LVIII goes down Feb. 11 on CBS. The game will also be broadcast on Nickelodeon and streamed onParamount+
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Super Bowl LVIII
Super Bowl LVIII is set to be played between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. This matchup will determine the winner of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Both teams have a lot at stake in this game. The 49ers are aiming to join the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots as the only teams with six Vince Lombardi Trophies. Additionally, their head coach, Kyle Shanahan, has the opportunity to make history by becoming a Super Bowl-winning head coach, following in the footsteps of his father, Mike Shanahan.
On the other hand, the Chiefs have the chance to become the first team since the 2003-04 Patriots to successfully defend their Super Bowl title. If they win, their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, will become only the fifth starting quarterback in history to win three Super Bowls. This year's Super Bowl is also notable for its star power, with many high-profile players on both teams.
Kansas City Chiefs Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs have a talented roster led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Other key players include tight end Travis Kelce, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and wide receivers Mecole Hardman and Tyreek Hill. On the defensive side, the Chiefs have players like Chris Jones and Tyrann Mathieu who contribute to their success.
San Francisco 49ers Roster
The San Francisco 49ers have been a dominant team throughout the season, earning the NFC's No. 1 seed. They have a strong roster featuring players like quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, tight end George Kittle, and defensive end Nick Bosa. The 49ers' defense has been particularly impressive, contributing to their success in the playoffs.
Super Bowl LVIII Details
Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled to take place on February 11 and will be broadcast on CBS. The game will also be available to stream on Paramount+. In addition to the traditional broadcast, Nickelodeon will have a special presentation of the game aimed at younger viewers.
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