San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)

49ers (1-1) at Chiefs (2-0)

- — Eric Branch

Where: Kansas City, Mo. When: 10 a.m. TV/Radio: 2t /810, 107.7

Spotlight on: CB Ahkello Witherspoo­n. After he was replaced by Jimmie Ward late in last Sunday win against Detroit, the 49ers haven’t committed to Witherspoo­n starting. They have noted some of their hesitation is injury-related, but Witherspoo­n (ankle, hip) wasn’t on Friday’s injury report. If he retains his starting role, he will attempt to bounce back from a disastrous performanc­e against the Lions in which he allowed two touchdown passes, committed two penalties and was beaten on two deep passes that were overthrown. Said CB Richard Sherman: “I’d love to see him get back out there and get a chance to redeem himself in a way and get back on the horse.”

Injuries: 49ers – WR Marquise Goodwin (quadriceps) and S Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) are questionab­le. Chiefs – S Eric Berry (heel) is doubtful; RB Spencer Ware (knee) is questionab­le.

THINGS TO WATCH FOR

 The 49ers have lost four straight at Kansas City and have lost those games by a combined score of 140-36. Their last win at Arrowhead Stadium was Dec. 26, 1982.

 In his five starts with the 49ers last year, QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw six TD passes and 5 INTs. In two starts this season, he’s thrown 3 TD passes and 3 INTs.

 QB Patrick Mahomes’ 10 TD passes would have matched or surpassed the 49ers’ leader in TD throws in two of the previous three seasons.

 ?? Don Wright / Associated Press ?? In two games, Chiefs quarterbac­k Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 10 touchdowns with no intercepti­ons.
Don Wright / Associated Press In two games, Chiefs quarterbac­k Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 10 touchdowns with no intercepti­ons.

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