3 Potential Ways the Chiefs can Win the Super Bowl

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By: Lucas Kochevar

1. The Magic Continues

When I say magic, I mean devil magic. The way everything has fallen into place for this midwest market team is insane. It can only be described as magic. What are the odds that the winningest coach in franchise history would walk to them after being fired by the team they’re facing in the Super Bowl? What are the odds that a two-star recruit, who partied all the time, would turn into one of the best tight ends of all-time? What are the odds that a player on the trajectory for the best quarterback of all-time at age 29 would fall to them at the 10th pick? 

Andy Reid, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are the common denominators for this run and all three easily could’ve been in different places. What if Reid stays one more year in Philly? What if Reid never takes the flier on Travis after his brother went to bat for him? What if the Bills never traded that 10th pick that landed Mahomes?

There are so many scenarios and what-ifs involved with how this dynasty fell into place. It feels like something that can only happen when you make a deal with the devil. No matter what you call it, the Chiefs always win within the margins. Although I joke they play with magic, it truly is the sign of a team that’s been in big moments time after time. They’re always ready for those big moments because of the foundational guys I mentioned earlier. Reid and his staff have them prepared for almost anything and guys step up. Kelce always comes up with the big 3rd down catch. Lastly, Mahomes will scamper for the game-sealing first down. It’s truly maddening for someone playing against them. The devil magic continuing as the ball bounces their way would be a way KC can win this game
 
2. Saquon Barkley Loses his Legs

It’s hard to say whether the Eagles are geniuses or the Giants are complete buffoons. Why can’t it be both? He’s been unbelievable and he’s being paid well below what his value is to Philadelphia. He’s only been held under 100 yards four times this season. The Chiefs cannot let him get loose, especially on the first play of the game like he did in the NFC Championship. 

If Barkley is found by Eagles staffers with his legs broken and a Giants-themed pipe on the ground, I don’t think the Chiefs would cry for him. I’m not saying Giants fans would do that, but hypothetically, if Giants owner John Mara stayed in the same hotel as Barkley and the Eagles, I could see it. A late, sleepless night as the “most popular player” in franchise history is about to be the key to your rival winning the Super Bowl? It would drive me crazy as an owner. I can’t imagine the Giants will do the off-season Hard Knocks anytime soon again. 

3. Patrick Mahomes

Have you guys heard of this Mahomes guy? It could be a hot take, but I think he’s pretty good. I’d love to see Mahomes play with a team of 52 other players that are about to retire. A team that has Mahomes, Adrian Peterson, Julio Jones and more future hall of famers would be very funny to watch as he tries to win them a ring. It would be a great test to see how great this guy is. Seriously, as long as you have Mahomes, the window is open. Super Bowl windows are unbelievably hard to keep open, look at the Bengals. Mahomes is the exception and as long as KC has him, they can win the Super Bowl.