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Ed Easton Jr.

5 Memorable Chiefs Moments from past Super Bowl Opening Nights

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

Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks with media during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Patrick Mahomes wouldn't play "Dreams and Nightmares" before Super Bowl LVII

Feb 8, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) addresses the media during team availability at Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Cheryl Evans-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Travis Kelce and George Kittle compliment each other on stage

Jan 27, 2020; Miami, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) greets Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during Super Bowl LIV Opening Night at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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.

Patrick Mahomes allows a Buccaneers fans to be a Mahomie

Quinton Corr interviews Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Marlins Park in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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’.

Donna Kelce gives her sons Travis and Jason cookies on stage

Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) with their mother Donna Kelce are interviewed by NFL Network reporter Michael Irvin during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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.

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