Sunday was a particularly challenging day for those who don’t support the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. While “haters” might be too strong a term, it succinctly captures the sentiment of fans who are weary of the Chiefs’ repeated victories.
The NFL Today analyst Nate Burleson sent a message to these fans on Sunday night after the Chiefs edged out the Buffalo Bills, 32-29, in the AFC Championship, marking their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six seasons. As two-time defending champions, they will aim to be the first NFL team to secure three consecutive Super Bowl wins against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
Despite their success, a significant number of fans and media express frustration towards the Chiefs for various reasons: the constant admiration for Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid’s commercial presence, Travis Kelce’s connection with Taylor Swift, and even conspiracy theories suggesting that referees and the NFL favor the Chiefs to boost TV ratings. However, the primary reason behind the disdain is likely the way the Chiefs have repeatedly dampened the spirits of other teams and their supporters in recent years.
After the AFC Championship, Burleson reached out to those NFL fans who feel “fatigued” by the Chiefs’ continued dominance. “If you’re not a Chiefs fan, that’s OK,” he stated. “But resist the urge to fall for the narrative that we’re tired of seeing them win, that we might be fatigued of watching KC go to the Super Bowl over and over again. You are witnessing greatness. And just be happy that you are alive to be there to see it.”
Nate Burleson to NFL fans: “Resist the urge to fall for the narrative that we’re tired of seeing [the Chiefs] win, that we might be fatigued of watching KC go to the Super Bowl… You are witnessing greatness. And just be happy that you are alive to be there to see it.” 🏈🎙️ pic.twitter.com/eLYZmce6U5
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Burleson made valid points: The Chiefs are on the verge of making history. However, the “Chiefs fatigue” narrative is likely to dominate the discussions leading up to Super Bowl LIX.
