NFL playoffs: Andy Reid’s important reminder to Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs ahead of Super Bowl chase

The moment of truth is just around the corner too Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. After a successful run in 2024 NFL regular season, the Kansas City Chiefs‘ chances for a third in a row Super Bowl victory will be put to the test this weekend.

While the possibility of accomplishing that feat has become an even stronger talking point now that the postseason has arrived, Reid made sure to remind Mahomes and his players that the Chiefs can’t get ahead of himself.

“The important thing is that you stay focused on the team at hand that you get the opportunity to play. For the coaches, it is important that we know all these teams and then are able to put together a game plan where the players can execute it quickly,” Reid told reporters at a Zoom press conference via Chiefs Wire.

Reid warns Mahomes, Chiefs about danger of looking too far ahead

On Saturday, the two-time defending champions will welcome the Houston Texans to Arrowhead in the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. That will be the first test the Chiefs need to pass to keep their three-peat aspirations alive.

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with head coach Andy Reid before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The winner of this game will reserve a spot in the AFC Championship Game, where the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens will battle for the other ticket. However, Reid has strongly warned Kansas City to get the job done before you think about potential scenarios.

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“If you start getting caught up in what ifs and all that, you’re going to get into trouble. You just have to take the next one and let’s play our best and do the best you can. Then let the chips fall where they may. You have to make sure you maximize that part, and if something gets in the way of it, you have to get rid of it. It’s not – it will hinder you, but it’s better than helping you“, Reid added.

Reid values ​​playoff experience from Mahomes and Chiefs executives

Fortunately, this situation is nothing new for Chiefs leaders. Mahomes has always made the playoffs since being promoted to starter in 2018 and reached the Super Bowl four times, winning the championship on three of those occasions. That’s why Reid believes in his team may have an added advantage to go the distance again.

“Experience helps. Especially with some of the younger guys who need to be able to talk to them and tell them about the urgency. It is simple elimination,Reid said. “It’s easier said than done to put it in your brain and get yourself right for every snap you have in practice to practice hard and aggressively with.”

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