The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl, where they'll look to secure the first-ever three-peat in NFL history. They got there thanks in part to an outstanding play call from defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
On an absolutely crucial fourth-and-5 after the two-minute warning, Spags dialed up a corner blitz against Josh Allen, leaving the quarterback minimal time to operate in the pocket and forcing him to chuck up an off-balance pass down the middle of the field.
The corner blitz blew up the Bills' play, and despite Dalton Kincaid nearly coming down with the ball, the Chiefs successfully forced a turnover on downs, enabling them to regain possession and run out the clock for the win.
Here's a look at the play:
The Chiefs make the stop on fourth down!
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Sending so many rushers was certainly a risky call. Had Allen been granted just a bit more time, he may have been able to find an open receiver.
NFL fans saluted Spagnuolo for his fearless call which helped shut the door on a Buffalo comeback.
Steve Spagnuolo needs to be in the Hall of Fame
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 27, 2025
Spags. MAN
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) January 27, 2025
Spags is the greatest big game defensive coordinator in all of football… EVER!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 27, 2025
THAT corner blitz?
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 27, 2025
In THAT situation?
THAT’S THE MOST SPAGS DEFENSIVE CALL EVER.
Spags blitzed the corner on the most important play of the season. He’s the best
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) January 27, 2025
Spags dialed it up
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 27, 2025
What a call from one of the best in the business.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo Made a Bold Play Call on Game-Sealing Stop vs. Bills.
