It’s no secret that the Kansas City Chiefs are becoming the latest “villain” franchise among NFL fans.
Sunday will be the Chiefs’ fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons.
Andy Reid’s team has entered the dynasty conversation following New England, who led the Patriots to multiple titles with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up during Kansas City Chiefs practice ahead of the Super Bowl at the Las Vegas Raiders headquarters and Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on February 7, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
But if winning is going to be the bad guy, Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will take it any day of the week.
Asked before the Super Bowl whether he would take on the role of a villain, Mahomes replied, “Not necessarily. I think I just like winning,” adding, “If I win a lot, that’s when I become a villain. If that’s the case, I think it’s fine.” that.
“But at the end of the day, I’m just going to enjoy the game and try to win as much as I can.”
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Mahomes went 74-22 in his regular season career with the Chiefs, winning 14 of 17 playoff games, including two Super Bowls.
No one can deny that the Chiefs are a great team or that Mahomes is a top quarterback. They have the respect of the NFL.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media prior to the Super Bowl at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on February 7, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
However, some NFL fans despise teams that consistently win.
During the regular season, it seemed unlikely that the Chiefs would make it this far. Their offense didn’t look the same, with a lack of discipline including drop issues and bad penalties.
But Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs took heat at the right time.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media prior to the Super Bowl at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on February 6, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Chris Unger/Getty Images)
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The San Francisco 49ers are the favorites this Sunday in Las Vegas, and Mahomes is the underdog and the villain.
