If I had to pick an MVP for the Chiefs in this game, though, I'd have to go with defensive tackle Chris Jones. If Bosa wasn't the best player on the field, Jones was for the Chiefs. He came up with a critical play in the first half when he pressured Garoppolo, which led the frazzled 49ers quarterback to throw a truly horrific interception to Bashaud Breeland. Mike Pennel, who had been rotating with Jones the prior week, finished off the pressure to force the pick.
Like Mahomes, Jones saved his best for later in the game. Jones helped stop Mostert for a yard on the aforementioned first-and-10 early in the fourth quarter. He came up with two critical pass knockdowns, including the aforementioned second-and-5 throw to an open Kittle and a first-and-10 throw on the final meaningful 49ers drive once they had passed midfield. And while the Chiefs allowed 6.1 yards per carry with Jones on the field, they actually allowed 38 yards on five runs when Jones was resting, an average of 7.6 yards per carry. It was about as well-timed of a contract game as you'll see from the pending free agent.
Too bad Barnwell wasn't the only voter for MVP lol
