Highest-graded players in Super Bowl 58

• San Fransisco 49ers take the top three spots: Nick Bosa, Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk are the three highest-graded players in Super Bowl 58. 

•Kansas City Chiefs in the top 10: Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones and Rashee Rice are the only Chiefs among the 10 highest-graded players in Super Bowl 58.

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The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will face off in the Super Bowl for the second time in five years next Sunday in Las Vegas. The last time the two teams faced, the Chiefs pulled out a late fourth-quarter comeback to win 31-20 and secure their first-ever Super Bowl win. Since then, they’ve been the dominant team in the NFL, and Super Bowl 58 will be their fourth Super Bowl appearance in the last five years. 

The 49ers will be looking to right the wrongs of Super Bowl 54. They’ve consistently been contenders for the last few years, but now is their chance to win their first Super Bowl since 1994. The two teams have some of the most talented players in the league, and here are the 58 highest-graded players that we’ll see in some capacity in Super Bowl 58.

1. EDGE Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers: 92.6

Nick Bosa has 110 pressures through the regular season and playoffs, the second-most in the league.

2. T Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers: 92.0

Trent Williams is just one of two tackles who hasn't allowed a single sack this season.

3. WR Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers: 91.9

Brandon Aiyuk leads the NFL with 17.8 yards per reception.

4. HB Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers: 90.4

Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL in rushing yards, rushing yards after contact, and rushing touchdowns.

4. LB Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers: 90.4

No other linebacker has a higher PFF grade than Fred Warner in 2023.

6. QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs: 90.3

Patrick Mahomes took a sack on just 10.4% of his pressured dropbacks this season, the second-lowest rate in the NFL.

7. TE George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers: 88.6

George Kittle leads all tight ends in the NFL with 7.5 yards after the catch per reception.

8. DI Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs: 88.4

Chris Jones has 21 quarterback hits this season, the most among all defensive tackles.

9. QB Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers: 87.7

Brock Purdy has the highest passer rating in the NFL this season (109.6).

10. WR Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs: 87.3

Rashee Rice leads all receivers with 818 total yards after the catch.

11. WR Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers: 86.2

Meanwhile, Samuel leads all receivers with 8.7 yards after the catch per reception.

12. HB Jordan Mason, San Francisco 49ers: 84.7

Jordan Mason averaged 5.2 yards per carry this season, fifth-highest among all running backs with at least 40 carries.

13. CB Trent McDuffie, Kansas City Chiefs: 84.1

The Chiefs’ second-year corner has 17 quarterback pressures, more than any other cornerback in the NFL.

14. HB Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs: 83.7

Isiah Pacheco has 1,189 rushing yards on the season, the fifth-most in the NFL this season.

15. CB Charvarius Ward, San Francisco 49ers: 83.4

Charvarius Ward led the NFL with 17 pass breakups in 2023.

16. G Jon Feliciano, San Francisco 49ers: 82.5

Jon Feliciano has a 85.4 PFF run-blocking grade, the fourth-highest among all guards in the NFL.

17. TE Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: 81.9

Travis Kelce has the most catches (116) and receiving yards (1,246) among all tight ends for the fifth straight year.

18. C Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs: 81.1

Creed Humphrey allowed a pressure on just 2.4% of his dropbacks, the fourth-lowest among all centers in the NFL.

19. S Chamarri Conner, Kansas City Chiefs: 80.5

Chamarri Conner allowed just 8.6 yards per reception in coverage this season, eleventh-lowest among safeties.

20. LB Leo Chenal, Kansas City Chiefs: 79.6

Leo Chenal has an 83.5 PFF run-defense grade in 2023, the 10th-highest at the linebacker position.

21. DI Arik Armstead, San Francisco 49ers: 78.2

Arik Armstead’s 85.6 PFF pass-rushing grade is the sixth-highest among all defensive tackles.

22. G Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs: 75.9

Trey Smith had a career-high 75.9 PFF grade in 2023, allowing a career-low 39 pressures.

23. G Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs: 75.6

Thuney led all guards in PFF pass-blocking grade (84.5) and was selected as a first-team All-Pro for the first time.

23. CB Joshua Williams, Kansas City Chiefs: 75.6

Joshua Williams missed just 4.3% of his tackle attempts this season, the sixth-lowest percentage among cornerbacks.

25. DI Javon Hargrave, San Francisco 49ers: 74.0

Hargrave tallied 58 quarterback pressures in his first season with the 49ers, the 11th-most at the position.

26. CB L'Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs: 73.7

L’Jarius Sneed allowed a 62.5 passer rating when targeted this season, the fifth-lowest passer rating allowed among all cornerbacks.

27. LB Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers: 73.2

Dre Greenlaw allowed just 7.9 yards per reception in coverage this season, the 12th-lowest among linebackers.

28. CB Deommodore Lenoir, San Francisco 49ers: 73.1

Deommodore Lenoir had 26 defensive stops this season, the 11th-most among cornerbacks.

29. T Jaylon Moore, San Francisco 49ers: 72.9

Jaylon Moore deputized well at left tackle for the 49ers this season, his 72.9 PFF grade was 28th among all tackles.

30. S Tashaun Gipson Sr., San Francisco 49ers: 72.4

Only five safeties had a higher PFF run-defense grade than Tashaun Gipson Sr. (86.0) this season.

31. WR Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers: 71.2

Jennings has the fourth-highest PFF wide receiver run-blocking grade (74.5) this season.

32. HB Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers: 70.5

Elijah Mitchell forced 0.23 missed tackles per rushing attempt this season, the 18th-most among running backs.

32. S Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco 49ers: 70.5

Before a torn ACL, Talanoa Hufanga earned a 77.1 PFF run-defense grade, top-20 at the safety position.

34. CB Jaylen Watson, Kansas City Chiefs: 69.0

Jaylen Watson allowed a 53.1% completion percentage when targeted this season.

35. S Ji'Ayir Brown, San Francisco 49ers: 68.9

Ji’Ayir Brown has two interceptions in 11 games this season.

36. EDGE Chase Young, San Francisco 49ers: 68.0

Chase Young has 32 pressures since joining the San Francisco 49ers.

37. LB Drue Tranquill, Kansas City Chiefs: 67.9

Tranquil has an 82.0 pass-rushing grade, eighth-highest among linebackers.

38. CB Isaiah Oliver, San Francisco 49ers: 67.6

Isaiah Oliver has an 81.5 PFF grade in zone coverage this season.

39. C Jake Brendel, San Francisco 49ers: 66.7

Jake Brendel has a 72.8 PFF run-blocking grade, top-15 at the center position.

40. QB Sam Darnold, San Francisco 49ers: 66.0

Sam Darnold completed 61.5% of his pass attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown in his one start this season, earning a 73.0 PFF grade.

40. LB Oren Burks, San Francisco 49ers: 66.0

Oren Burks earned a 71.8 PFF grade in coverage this season.

42. HB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs: 65.7

Clyde Edwards-Helaire averaged a career-high 9.3 yards per reception in 2023.

43. EDGE Mike Danna, Kansas City Chiefs: 65.6

Mike Danna had a career-high 46 pressures this season.

44. T Colton McKivitz, San Francisco 49ers: 65.3

Colton McKivitz was top-10 in snaps played among all tackles this season (1,170).

45. S Bryan Cook, Kansas City Chiefs: 65.2

Bryan Cook allowed just 201 yards in coverage this season.

46. EDGE George Karlaftis, Kansas City Chiefs: 65.0

George Karlaftis has 77 pressures this season, the 12th-most among edge rushers in 2023.

47. C Nick Allegretti, Kansas City Chiefs: 64.8

Nick Allegretti earned an 81.5 PFF pass-blocking grade this season.

48. S Logan Ryan, San Francisco 49ers: 64.2

Logan Ryan joined the San Francisco 49ers late in the season and has earned a 66.7 PFF coverage grade in five games.

49. TE Charlie Woerner, San Francisco 49ers: 63.5

Charlie Woerner has a 76.8 PFF run-blocking grade this season, the third-highest among tight ends.

50. LB Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs: 63.1

Nick Bolton earned a 73.9 PFF run-defense grade in 2023.

51. HB Jerick McKinnon, Kansas City Chiefs: 63.0

Jerick McKinnon earned a 68.4 PFF receiving grade this season, the eighteenth-highest among running backs.

52. TE Noah Gray, Kansas City Chiefs: 62.5

Noah Gray had just one drop in 48 targets this season, with a 2.9% drop rate.

53. EDGE Drake Jackson, San Francisco 49ers: 62.5

Drake Jackson has three sacks in eight games this season.

54. WR Kadarius Toney, Kansas City Chiefs: 62.4

Kadarius Toney has the second-highest PFF receiving grade (62.9) among the Chiefs’ wide receivers in 2023.

55. WR Ray-Ray McCloud III, San Francisco 49ers: 61.8

Ray-Ray McCloud III totaled 479 kickoff and punt return yards in 2023.

56. WR Justin Watson, Kansas City Chiefs: 61.7

Justin Watson caught eight passes of 20 yards or more this season, most on the team.

57. CB Ambry Thomas, San Francisco 49ers: 61.5

Ambry Thomas has six pass breakups this season.