The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles broke the ice with the media ahead of Super Bowl LVII during opening night.
Both clubs arrived at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix, Arizona for the annual spectacle and they didn’t disappoint. Players and coaches fielded questions from media members from across the globe about everything from football to family to food and more. There were some serious moments, but also plenty of fun had by all.
Below you’ll find a quick Chiefs recap with some of the best tweets, images and videos of the event:
Donna Kelce gets the party started
Donna Kelce making an appearance. #OpeningNight pic.twitter.com/TEoPXuy1P0
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) February 7, 2023
Time to have some fun, Chiefs Kingdom!#SBOpeningNight | #SBLVII pic.twitter.com/54eF3odvzr
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 7, 2023
Donna Kelce at Super Bowl media night pic.twitter.com/dhCkgUPacT
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 7, 2023
They asked Donna, “who is the biggest momma’s boy?” 😂 pic.twitter.com/oQXINvtU8p
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 7, 2023
Eagles up first
#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on whether #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is the best head-to-head matchup he's had with another QB: "He's up there. He's definitely great at what he's doing. . . I have a lot of respect for him being a Texas guy."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
Eagles CB Darius Slay pulls out a random question from a bucket, the question is “What state is Kansas City in?” He replied: “Kansas.”
Reporters up front let him know Missouri.
This is media night. pic.twitter.com/6wY138sr3k
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) February 7, 2023
"I might not be rooting for the Chiefs, but I'm always rooting for Trav" ❤️
Jason Kelce on what it means to play his brother in #SuperBowlLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on FS1 pic.twitter.com/DhQnOnyQai
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
"I might not be rooting for the Chiefs, but I'm always rooting for Trav" ❤️
Jason Kelce on what it means to play his brother in #SuperBowlLVII
📺: #SBOpeningNight on FS1 pic.twitter.com/DhQnOnyQai
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
#Eagles C Jason Kelce on playing against his brother, #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, in #SuperBowlLVII: "We're brothers, but for this next game we're going to be a part of the (Chiefs and Eagles) families and enjoy those moments."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
“I still get my dad Jack Stack every year for Christmas.” – Nick Sirianni, former Chiefs staffer & current Eagles Head Coach pic.twitter.com/iKHjUgnFDD
— Mick Shaffer (@mickshaffer) February 7, 2023
Chatted it up with Eagles second-year CB Zech McPhearson, a Texas Tech grad. He said Patrick Mahomes sent him a signed jersey last year. McPhearson said he believes Mahomes will one day have a statue at Texas Tech, compares Mahomes’ star power to Michael Jordan.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) February 7, 2023
Jason Kelce has nothing but kind words for his former coach, Andy Reid#SBOpeningNight #SuperBowlLVII pic.twitter.com/4e3bAp4mlE
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) February 7, 2023
Eagles WR A.J. Brown has not talked with his high school teammate, Chiefs LB Willie Gay ahead of the Super Bowl saying their both “locked in.”
“May the best man win.” #SuperBowlLVII
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 7, 2023
Chiefs arrive to applause
Both #Eagles and #Chiefs fans erupting with Andy Reid's introduction. Lot's of love for Big Red.
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
Patrick Mahomes receives a LOUD ovation from Chiefs fans in Arizona 👏
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M pic.twitter.com/XEpi9V99QR
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
PLENTY of applause for @PatrickMahomes here at #openingnight for #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/3auOwCP5tm
— Zach Bradshaw (@ZachBradshaw14) February 7, 2023
The Andy Reid Bowl is going to be a special one for the veteran head coach 🏈@JayGlazer x #SBLVII
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M pic.twitter.com/Mj0RcSnKiS
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said he made it a point to go to Chiefs-49ers 2020 Super Bowl to watch former coach Andy Reid. The two hugged before game. Lurie said he cried after the Chiefs won that day. "If we (Eagles) couldn't be there, there's nobody I wanted more to have it."
— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) February 7, 2023
Donna Kelce delivers cookies
Donna Kelce stopped by Jason and Travis' interview.
And she brought cookies! 🍪
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/MkPEUXcSKv
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
Patrick Mahomes takes the lectern
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: "The motivating factor is to be the best. . . stepping on that field and trying to be the best. We have a big challenge in the Eagles."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes advice to young players: "Every team is different. There are only like 12 dudes that won the Super Bowl in Miami. When you look back you don't want to have any regrets about the way you played."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: "I'll play through all the injuries that the trainers let me play through."
Adds, in jest:
"Travis Kelce hurts my feelings like every single day and I still play."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on his ankle injury: "It's definitely better, for sure . . . you never know until you get into the game. . . it's definitely better than it was this time last week before the game."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: "I'll just trust in (my offensive line). We know it's going to be a challenge. (The Eagles) have one of the best defensive lines in history in terms of sacks."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes on AFCCG win: "I'm glad we won it but the job's not finished…" pic.twitter.com/4RqEkLIrdB
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) February 7, 2023
You can’t faze him. @PatrickMahomes embraces his unique voice.
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/bm5p7wWt64
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
.@PatrickMahomes is so locked in, he hasn’t even made plans for Valentine's Day yet.
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/J6z3cAyyqO
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
Patrick Mahomes says “it’s long past due” that #Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy became a head coach. pic.twitter.com/AjmuLNXRxa
— Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: "Make sure you have an Eric Bieniemy in your life because he'll make sure you're ready to go."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: "#ChiefsKingdom, man. They have so much passion, man. It started before me and before Andy Reid. I'm excited that they get to enjoy this."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
Classic Andy Reid
Andy Reid in his finest attire. He’s getting BBQ questions. #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/A8nV1TDUgf
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) February 7, 2023
"I'm proud of him as a Dad probably more so than anything."
Andy Reid on @PatrickMahomes, the father 👨👩👧
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk pic.twitter.com/IxlIzBBizu
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
"I'm gonna stand up in front of greatness." 😂
Big Red Andy Reid joined @michaelirvin88!
📺: #SBOpeningNight on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/Qw6pJ9JqKJ
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 7, 2023
Andy Reid and @FourVerts — forever Mac & Cheese bros 🤝 pic.twitter.com/d4Pb4qPbrB
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 7, 2023
After the Chiefs won the AFC Championship, Andy Reid stayed up until 5:30 in the morning answering text and voice messages sent to him. What a guy! 🫶@JayGlazer x #SBLVII
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M pic.twitter.com/np1AJZHkHB
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
"I like chile relleno burritos" – Andy Reid
Super Bowl week is officially underway
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) February 7, 2023
"There's not a barbecue place I haven't liked in Kansas City."
Andy Reid sets the record straight on KC BBQ 🍖
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk pic.twitter.com/xEjIEFA7xP
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, Andy Reid's three keys to live by 🔑: pic.twitter.com/JNxO5t9GuF
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
TE Travis Kelce
#Chiefs Travis Kelce jokingly: "I'm not talking to any more mayors from this point on, man."
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on Andy Reid: "He can take 53 guys and get a fire burning in their chest to accomplish anything."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, out of context:
"I put my nuts on my brother's drumsticks for sure."#ChiefsKingdom #SBLVII
— Devon Clements (@DevclemNFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs Travis Kelce on his brother Jason: "He's a way better musician than me…" pic.twitter.com/bBTfyvO0V1
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) February 7, 2023
How to imitate Patrick Mahomes' voice 101:
A master class by @tkelce 🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/1yzbgcPkUa
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Donna Kelce's cookies are Super Bowl fuel 🍪⛽️💪@tkelce | #SuperBowlLVII | Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/KhaCw7GUz3 pic.twitter.com/23a34Qqdn5
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
It's not winning a Super Bowl or making the Hall of Fame… @tkelce on what the most gratifying thing he's done in the league so far is 🙏⬇️ pic.twitter.com/WAuz27Udtq
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
Juju Smith-Schuster on BBQ and Cheesesteaks
Kansas City Barbecue is no joke to @TeamJuJu 😂
KC BBQ lovers- how do you feel about his rankings? 📊
Watch #SBOpeningNight on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/KhaCw7GUz3 pic.twitter.com/vov7GZcWcM
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 7, 2023
.@TonyAndersonTV caught up with Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster to talk about all of the important things ahead of SBLVII — including Philly NOT having good cheesesteaks. #SBOpeningNight #SuperBowlLVII pic.twitter.com/KI1IvhSBu3
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) February 7, 2023
Frank Clark shouts out the squad, Chris Jones revs up the squad
.@TheRealFrankC_ took the time to shout out a bunch of his fellow @chiefs teammates on defense 🙌
📺: #SBOpeningNight on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/wNE4avVVzQ
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2023
#Chiefs DT Chris Jones message to the defense: "Make sure they remember who we are. We get overlooked a lot because of how dynamic our QB and our offense are. . . Make sure they know that the Chiefs' defense played a huge part in the success of this team."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) February 7, 2023
