Travis Kelce was fully aware that the Kansas City Chiefs would emerge victorious in Super Bowl LVIII even before Patrick Mahomes released the ball on the final play of the game. Kelce’s reaction in the midst of the play was remarkably composed.
The play call, previously referred to as ‘Corn Dog,’ underwent a name change and became known as ‘Tom and Jerry.’
Mahomes entered the huddle and conveyed the call from Andy Reid:
“Tiger 12, Tom & Jerry right, Gun trips, right bunch, F shuffle”
The execution was flawless, just like the previous year.
Mecole Hardman executed the pre-snap jet motion aggressively towards the line of scrimmage before swiftly veering towards the sideline as soon as the ball was snapped. Mahomes delivered a precise pass to an open receiver, and the rest is history.
Tony Romo provided exceptional analysis during the broadcast. Kansas City hoped that the defender farthest from San Francisco would divert his attention back to the inside due to the motion. And that’s exactly what occurred.
Kelce knew it was a triumph the moment he broke towards the outside. Charvarius Ward shadowed him throughout the play, enabling Hardman to cut back and position himself right behind Ward. If Ward had attempted to return and make a tackle, Kelce was prepared to block him.
However, such a block was unnecessary!
Travis Kelce possessed such unwavering confidence in the success of ‘Tom & Jerry’ that he literally halted his run, gazed up at the jumbotron, and observed the unfolding events in real time. He even seemed to gesture towards Hardman during the play, indicating to Ward what was about to occur.
THE CHIEFS ARE BACK-TO-BACK SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
The Chiefs have rehearsed this play countless times over the course of two or three years. Reid consistently introduces new elements to keep it fresh. And when the opportunity arises, he calls upon ‘Tom & Jerry,’ leading to a Super Bowl victory in the final moments.
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