Puni excited for challenge of facing Jones in 49ers-Chiefs

SANTA CLARA - Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the MVP of the Kansas City Chiefs' two Super Bowl victories over the 49ers. Defensive tackle Chris Jones had a huge hand in dealing the 49ers those disheartening defeats, too. Jones batted down three passes at the line of scrimmage against Jimmy Garoppolo in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. And he broke free for a key overtime pressure to force a Brock Purdy incomplete pass in overtime of the most recent 49ers' Super Bowl loss. On Sunday, the 49ers will have someone new lining up in front of Jones, a five-time Pro Bowl player. "I'm excited for it," 49ers rookie right guard Dominick Puni said. Puni, a third-round draft pick from Kansas State, has been a revelation for the 49ers. He entered the lineup with the first-team offense in training camp after injuries to Jon Feliciano and Spencer Buford. And he repeatedly proved why he was the right person for the job. Puni has provided an upgrade to the 49ers' offensive line over a year ago. And he said he is ready to find out what it takes to block the top players in the game. "Aaron Donald was going to be the first test until he retired," Puni said. "I was really excited to go against him, too....