The Super Bowl festivities officially kick off on Monday for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers with the annual Super Bowl Opening Night event. The traditional showcase of the players and coaches in a fun media session has its share of memorable moments.
The Chiefs have had some fun moments over the past few seasons as they enter another Super Bowl matchup this Sunday. Check out five of our favorite Super Bowl Opening Night moments featuring current Chiefs members during the team’s last three appearances.
Andy Reid offers 'Play 60 Kid' advice
In his youth, the Chiefs’ head coach was a former ‘Play 60 Super Kid’, so his advice about stress during the virtual Super Bowl Opening night before Super Bowl LV ran deep.
“If in doubt, go deep.” 😂
Andy Reid answers a question from @nflplay60 Super Kid Amaya Brannon! #SBLV
📱: #SBOpeningNight — LIVE on Twitter pic.twitter.com/cPrVJfbytT
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2021
Patrick Mahomes wouldn't play "Dreams and Nightmares" before Super Bowl LVII
A significant part of Mahomes’ routine before games is the music he listens to while warming up. He was, however, unable to play one of his favorite energy songs in Meek Mill’s “Dreams and Nightmares” because the famous rapper is from Philadelphia, and the Super Bowl LVII matchup was against his Eagles.
"Dreams and Nightmares" will NOT be on @PatrickMahomes’ playlist this week 😂
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/CH3MCV6USS
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
Travis Kelce and George Kittle compliment each other on stage
The leaders of Tight End University will face off for the second time in a Super Bowl this Sunday, but it was their first encounter before Super Bowl LIV on Opening Night, publicly showing their respect for each other.
.@gkittle46 and @tkelce dishing out compliments to each other on stage in Miami. #SBLIV
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/5ncSop5AmB
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2020
Patrick Mahomes allows a Buccaneers fans to be a Mahomie
During the Super Bowl LV Opening Night virtual event, Mahomes was asked by a young Buccaneers fan if he could be part of his foundation ’15 and the Mahomies’.
What does it mean to be a Mahomie? ❤️ @15andMahomies @PatrickMahomes
📱: #SBOpeningNight LIVE on Twitter #SBLV pic.twitter.com/1fsSwSCcC7
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2021
Donna Kelce gives her sons Travis and Jason cookies on stage
Donna Kelce immediately showed that her sons needing a home-baked cookie snack on stage during their Opening Night interviews was more important than any questions.
Mama Kelce delivering the goods on #SBOpeningNight 🍪#SBLVII pic.twitter.com/dQPXwzZToY
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) February 7, 2023
