5 Things We Learned About the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl

The Chiefs Caught a Break After 49ers Took the Ball in OT

When the San Francisco 49ers won the coin toss in overtime, many expected them to defer. They decided to take the ball, which backfired for multiple reasons. The 49ers put together a long drive, but the Chiefs' defense survived and only allowed a field goal. If the 49ers' plan was to take the ball and score, it didn't make sense for them to kick a field goal when they were that deep in Kansas City territory. Giving Patrick Mahomes the ball with a chance to go down the field and score a touchdown to win the game just didn't make sense for a wide range of reasons. 

The 49ers boast the shortest odds to win the 2025 Super Bowl at +450. 

Trent McDuffie Had the Game of a Lifetime

If you want to look at one of the major reasons why the Chiefs were able to limit explosive plays from this high-octane 49ers offense, look no further than Trent McDuffie. A lot of the flowers will continue going toward Mahomes, Kelce, and Reid, but McDuffie was arguably the most impactful player on the football field on Super Bowl Sunday. Talk about a lockdown performance on the game's biggest stage. If you didn't know his name going into the matchup, you assuredly do now. 

Travis Kelce Came up Big When it Mattered

It was a tale of two games inside one for Travis Kelce. He was nearly invisible in the first half of the Super Bowl but came alive in the second half and played an impactful role in securing the victory. Kelce finished the Super Bowl with nine catches for 93 yards and was instrumental in the fourth quarter and overtime. When the Chiefs needed a big play, they called Kelce's number, and that's exactly what great teams do with their best players. 

Andy Reid is Going Down as One of the Best Coaches in NFL History

It's time we start putting more respect on Andy Reid's name. Yes, Mahomes is a major reason why the Chiefs continue to find success on a yearly basis, but Reid is a tremendous head coach and is building an all-time resume. Reid's offensive play calling continues to stand out and is a big reason the Chiefs mounted a second-half comeback. The adjustments Kansas City made on offense in the second half paid major dividends and led to their third Super Bowl victory over the last five years. Hats off to Andy Reid. 

The Chiefs Caught a Break After 49ers Took the Ball in OT

When the San Francisco 49ers won the coin toss in overtime, many expected them to defer. They decided to take the ball, which backfired for multiple reasons. The 49ers put together a long drive, but the Chiefs' defense survived and only allowed a field goal. If the 49ers' plan was to take the ball and score, it didn't make sense for them to kick a field goal when they were that deep in Kansas City territory. Giving Patrick Mahomes the ball with a chance to go down the field and score a touchdown to win the game just didn't make sense for a wide range of reasons. 

The 49ers boast the shortest odds to win the 2025 Super Bowl at +450.