Fine margins leave a lifetime of Super Bowl what ifs for San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Shanahan’s edition of the 49ers have had Patrick Mahomes on the ropes twice. They’ve been unable to finish him off both times
ONE THAT GOT AWAY: Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

ONE THAT GOT AWAY: Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Losing a Super Bowl always stings. For the San Francisco 49ers, losing 25-22 to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime on Sunday will hurt more than most. It will leave a lifetime of ‘ifs’.

If not for Jake Moody’s missed extra point.

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