It has been common to say that 13-1 Kansas City Chiefs it shouldn't be what their record is – but that's a lot of fire for modern players.
Of course, The kings won Most of the matches they held last, and the ball was played many times – literally and figuratively.
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, of course, thanks those who doubted what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
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Justin Reid #20 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a defensive tackle against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
“We appreciate the inspiration. We appreciate the inspiration people give us,” Reid told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “Even though they won two championships in a row, despite everything they said last year, they still can't believe it. And we appreciate it. That makes us hot when we hear it. I like more motivation. Yes it makes me passionate, and it makes me go out there to prove a point.
“They never have to (learn). We will always show up.”
Reid won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, but his ring back in February wasn't the only championship he won this year. He also captured Chess.com's BlitzChamps title.
Reid has always been interested in chess, but it became more important when he entered the NFL – and now, it has become the most important thing in the locker room.
“We have a tradition where we play every night before a game. After team meetings, I have a chess board sitting in my locker, the guys come over, and we play games quick five minutes. The guys from the front come down. , the players play, and if you win, you lose, you go back to the line,” Reid said.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) during the fourth quarter of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs on September 15, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Security added that it has become a combination of superstition and brainstorming before the game.
“You can't stay deep in anything. It's nice to take your mind off one thing and do something else. I think it's nice for that and it's become that habit we do it regularly now,” he says.
NFL Films will produce a documentary about Reid's chess title and how other NFL stars have contributed. The title also gave Reid the ability to raise money for his charity.
“Everybody uses the same 'chess game,' whether it's football or business or whatever's going on,” Reid said, adding that it's a great way for people to connect. “It's about being strategic and being three steps ahead of your opponent. It's great that they're promoting it. I think it's great, and I think it's a fun game that anyone can play. .”
Reid faces his first Houston Texas on Saturday afternoon when the Chiefs are in their final home game. And considering he's the reigning champion, he knows exactly what it takes to bring home another Lombardi Trophy.
Justin Reid #20 of the Kansas City Chiefs poses for a picture with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
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“You want to play your best football going into the playoffs, and we didn't feel like we played our best football, which is good,” Reid said. “There's still ways to build, there's still things to do to continue to improve. It's just not getting complacent and getting ready every week. The physical side will take care of itself. , but whoever is mentally prepared and doesn't make those mental mistakes when the pressure is on will be the difference. We've been here before, we'll continue to do it.”
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