The Kansas City Chiefs defensive line put together an outstanding performance in Super Bowl LVIII, and one underrated contributor is being hailed as the team’s unsung hero of the game.
Veteran tackle Mike Pennel, who was part of Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIV win over the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 before putting together a legendary showing on Sunday, stood out as the team’s most underrated asset on the NFL’s biggest stage.
Mike Pennel: highest-graded iDL in Super Bowl 58 😤 pic.twitter.com/TRjVyiiPNR
— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) February 13, 2024
His six combined tackles tied for fourth place on the Chiefs’ leaderboard in the game, and without his presence on the interior of the defensive line, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey could have had a field day against Kansas City’s front four.
Pennel signed with the Chiefs in October after a brief stint with the Chicago Bears. His addition proved crucial in Kansas City’s effort to secure its third title in four years.
Check out what users on Twitter had to say about Pennel after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory on Sunday:
Straight up dominated the 49ers OL. Was incredible to see. pic.twitter.com/SImlzsO2y8
— Cooper McCoy (@CooperMcCoyRE) February 13, 2024
CMON STOP PLAYIN WITH THAT MAN! Definition of stay ready when called upon 😤 https://t.co/t1fM8oUTRj
— Armani Watts (@ArmaniWatts23) February 13, 2024
Posting a photo of him getting held is.
Die mad 9ers https://t.co/wiIS7b4P42 pic.twitter.com/nFbfCkZ6Bb
— Ja Ja Ding Dong (@SilentMusicJack) February 13, 2024
Crazy thought:
The #Chiefs could sign Pennel this off-season to a full year contract. https://t.co/BJeHn5MIEf— Jeffrey Hurn (@DocJHurn21) February 13, 2024
The unsung hero dude dominated all game tbh https://t.co/9vbMBv74sS
— Christo (@UnsKCripted_C) February 13, 2024
Didn't KC sign him late in the season like off the streets? Craziness man just amazing work in that Super Bowl. Play after play stuffing that run like he did back in our first SB run https://t.co/2BlpMTzU6r
— KCfaninRockwall (@KCBoricua71) February 13, 2024
Friendly reminder that Mike Pennel was on the streets weeks before the playoffs. Was on the practice squad and then got the nod. It was amazing https://t.co/sSRYnJPN0h
— HeftyMeal (@kelvinklein_20) February 13, 2024
MVPennel. Congrats champ, well deserved! @TheBeastPennel https://t.co/WZ4Mho7mAd
— Josh Jacobs (@TheRealYeeeesh) February 13, 2024
Hope big Mike made himself a little money Sunday night https://t.co/ddK6mHR3pW
— Allen Conway (@Al_Conway) February 13, 2024
This man was a free agent in October. My goodness gracious. 😂 https://t.co/iRt9yjXA5S
— Alex Duvall (@aduvall013) February 13, 2024
https://t.co/vJNV1rgP0L pic.twitter.com/OcKi2fqRoh
— Cødy (@TheAvilaAnswer) February 13, 2024
Mike Pennel and Leo Chenal are two unsung heroes from Super Bowl 58 for the Chiefs. Both played out of their minds. https://t.co/RAkwUg0Kcp
— Brett ⓣ (@Bski64) February 13, 2024
Won’t ever forget him absolutely manhandling Trent Williams https://t.co/T8prJYAKek
— Chiefs Turd Ferguson (@KCTurdFerguson) February 13, 2024
He literally tossed Trent Williams then stone walled CMC all in the same play
Man was possessed by Reggie White https://t.co/FudVtnV9F4
— MagikFootballTalk (@Magikarpper) February 13, 2024
Big man was ballin 😤 https://t.co/BhNHjFXcWt
— AJ King (@allday_ajking) February 13, 2024
Seems too low… 😂 https://t.co/8ovod0pd5r
— Travis Smith (@thebarbarian23) February 13, 2024
Thank you, Beast Mike! @TheBeastPennel https://t.co/1iJ0VNHKBm
— Bill Welch ☮️ (@SillyBilly1961) February 13, 2024
He really made a difference! https://t.co/4cwFhDdefy
— ToothyTile&GGoose 🇺🇦🐱🐶 (@GoosesTile) February 13, 2024
How was he available late in the year? 🤯. Dude 🧌 https://t.co/IBSFh69s25
— GFreddy_Chiefs (@GFreddy_chiefs) February 13, 2024
Severely underrated https://t.co/ETozTxbOJT
— Isaiah Nieves (@IsaiahNieves18) February 13, 2024
THATS KING PENNEL TO YOU! https://t.co/58uRf2azML
— Chris Mastny (@Miraclenuts) February 13, 2024
Keep him around, please https://t.co/HAd29RMAin
— BTB Keas (@YaBoiKeas) February 13, 2024
#MVPennel https://t.co/W7ATGbYVwW
— Tyler Underdown (@t_underdown) February 13, 2024
My dawg 😤 https://t.co/eSY7nTUz2O
— Grimm Reaper (@bob_stool) February 13, 2024
Bully Ball! https://t.co/ADQFhMkb9I
— TBooneThicccens (@Grant_Murphy) February 13, 2024
BEAST https://t.co/wnRCQvZ5TZ
— Robert Stough (@CoachStough) February 13, 2024
DAWG‼️ https://t.co/i5J0H2Yssp
— Martinas Rankin™ (@MTRankin_57) February 13, 2024
