Quick Takeaways from 49ers’ 38-27 Loss to Chiefs
The 49ers do not come to Arrowhead often. But when they do, it's generally not a pleasant experience.The Chiefs put on an offensive display on Sunday, easily slicing through a beleaguered 49ers defense for touchdowns on all five of their first-half possessions.The 49ers rallied in the second half, but the Chiefs held on to a 38-27 victory in a Week 3 matchup in a game that got scary late in the game when quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had to leave after taking a big hit from Kansas City defensive back Steve Nelson at the sideline.In their previous three trips to Kansas City, the 49ers lost by scores of 44-9 (1997), 41-0 (2006) and 31-10 (2010).Here are three takeaways from the 49ers' loss to Kansas City:Penalties, missed tacklesThe 49ers' defense was completely overmatched against Kansas City. Coach Andy Reid used a variety of formations and shifts to create space for his playmakers to get to work. Rookie Patrick Mahomes, making his first home start, continued his hot start.Kansas City rolled up 295 total yards in the first half, assisted greatly by a 49ers defense that missed tackle after tackle after tackle. The 49ers' issues with tackling were apparent in the first two games of...
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