New Orleans is ready, Kendrick Lamar is ready, are the teams ready with their game plans? Andy Reid had a few thoughts ahead of the game. In a recent X post, Chiefs’ analyst Pete Sweeney confirmed that “Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested that the team would be following its usual Super Bowl routine.” Reid emphasized that the team is approaching the week as if the game were this Sunday. That’s the kind of calm mindset you can only expect from Andy.
After beating the Bills in the AFC Championship with just a 3-point gap, the Chiefs are definitely locked in on getting that 3-peat. Andy Reid was surely ready with some clear answers in his Monday Zoom presser. A reporter asked, “How quickly do you turn the page from last night and start focusing on what’s next?” Andy had an answer that showed respect and readiness toward the Eagles. “The Eagles didn’t get there because they’re not a good team. The Eagles got there because they’re the best team in the NFC. They’re a great football team. As coaches, we’ve got to dig in and get going. Make sure that we can feed the players a good game plan for them.”
I mean, Andy is absolutely right about being ready for the battle as if it’s just this week. He knows that once they land in New Orleans, distractions like media, fan interactions, and everything else will come into play. This will definitely be a hindrance for the Chiefs. Being ready right now is the best plan for a game that’s still two weeks away. Not just Andy, but the Eagles‘ HC also shared his thoughts about the upcoming judgment day in a post-game conference. “The feeling we had as how last year ended. I think it makes you who you are. These guys are hungry, and, you know, we got one more to go.”
What new record did Andy Reid’s weapon shatter now?
Remember the Superman TD pass in the divisional round? Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes is flying to new heights with his new record. He wrote history with the most rushing TDs in the playoffs with seven. He engraved this record in the game against Josh Allen’s Bills. In the 4th quarter, Mahomes darted 10 yards into the end zone, giving the Chiefs a cushion in their 32-29 victory.
Now, he’s not just any QB with a new record, he’s the QB who surpassed running back Damien Williams’ six rushing TDs. The Chiefs wasted no time celebrating Mahomes’ milestone, posting on their official X account, “PatrickMahomes now holds the franchise record for the most rushing touchdowns in playoffs history.” With Mahomes at the helm, the Chiefs continue to chase history, with a three-peat win on the horizon.
