Kelce says 49ers defense is ‘the best challenge in the league’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The 49ers defense played well against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, despite a frustrating 28-18 defeat to the defending champions at Levi’s Stadium.
San Francisco’s defense held the Kansas City offense to 329 total yards on 4.8 yards per play, recording two recoveries and one turnover on downs. . So does Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted the worst passer rating (44.4) in his eight-year NFL career.
Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce also struggled against the 49ers defense, recording four receptions on five total targets for just 17 receiving yards.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Kelce gave San Francisco’s defense, led by two All-Pro players, his flowers for an impressive performance.
“It’s the best challenge in the league,” Kelce said after the game. “I love going against the best in the league, and Fred (Warner) is definitely one of those guys and Nick Bosa is definitely one of those guys. They just have a bunch of stars there. (to The Mercury News)
Kelce has historically had success against the 49ers defense in the Kyle Shanahan era, averaging 6.6 receptions and 73 receiving yards per game in five regular and playoff games against San Francisco dating back to 2018.
However, his lack of production on Sunday didn’t seem to matter in Kansas City’s decisive double-digit win.
