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SportsBeat KC podcast: Early scout on 49ers shows rugged defense, great running game

Here’s how the 49ers powered through the NFC.
Here’s how the 49ers powered through the NFC. The Associated Press

The San Francisco 49ers rolled through the NFC playoffs to reach the Super Bowl meeting with the Chiefs. They did it with a powerful running game and great defense, and The Star’s Herbie Teope and Vahe Gregorian join host Blair Kerkhoff in a first look at the Niners on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast presented by Big O Tires.

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This story was originally published January 23, 2020 at 1:27 PM.

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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