The 49ers head for an offseason wondering 'What if?' following frustrating Super Bowl loss
The San Francisco 49ers head into another offseason wondering what they could have done differently to avoid another crushing postseason loss
By JOSH DUBOW
Published - Feb 12, 2024, 01:11 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 12, 2024, 01:11 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For the San Francisco 49ers, another season came a frustrating finish with an inevitable question: What if?
What if the Niners hadn't botched a punt return to set up a touchdown for Kansas City? What if San Francisco could have converted a third down and run down the clock for a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation? What if the 49ers scored a touchdown on the opening drive of overtime?
And perhaps most importantly, what if the Niners didn't have to run into Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl again?
“I was speechless," defensive end Nick Bosa said about his mindset following a 25-22 overtime loss to Kansas City in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
