The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are making their fourth Tremendous Bowl look in 5 seasons, prompting some NFL followers to root towards them. Nevertheless, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and firm embrace being the “unhealthy guys.”
“I feel I similar to profitable,” Mahomes advised the media Wednesday. “Should you win so much and that causes you to be a villain, then I am OK with it. However on the finish of the day, I’ll get pleasure from enjoying the sport and attempt to win as a lot as attainable.”
Per ESPN’s Adam Teicher, the Chiefs had been booed on Monday in the course of the Tremendous Bowl’s opening night time. Las Vegas is the house of their longtime divisional rival, the Raiders, which might clarify the jeers.
Star Kansas Metropolis defensive deal with Chris Jones would beg to vary. He claims followers have turned on the franchise and don’t desire it to seize its third championship in 5 seasons Sunday towards the San Francisco 49ers.
“Everyone used to like us,” Jones advised Teicher. “We was once one of the favourite groups. Now everyone’s prepared for the Chiefs to lose. It is OK. They will proceed hating. You name it hate while you win a complete lot. The issue is we’ve not received as a lot as folks assume. We have received solely two [Super Bowls], proper? We solely received two out of three.”
The Chiefs purpose to develop into the primary workforce to repeat as champions because the 2004 New England Patriots. Solely seven golf equipment have received back-to-back titles.
San Francisco presents a troublesome problem. The 49ers have a star-studded roster, together with operating again Christian McCaffrey, huge receiver Deebo Samuel and linebacker Fred Warner. As of Wednesday, FanDuel lists them as a 2.5-point favourite.
Do not depend the Chiefs out, although, particularly once they’re coming in with a chip on their shoulder. Mahomes, 28, has 14 postseason victories — tied for third in NFL historical past.
