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Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman didn’t know game was over after overtime touchdown in Super Bowl

#Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman didn’t know the game was over after his overtime touchdown against the #49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

Thrillingly, the Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl title in five seasons on Sunday. The game-winning drive late in the first overtime period was capped off with a spectacular Patrick Mahomes touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman.

The exciting finish to the game was confusing for the pass recipient, as Hardman wasn’t sure if the game was over. During Hardman’s postgame interview with NFL Network, Mahomes interrupted with a hilarious revelation about the moment.

“Can I tell a quick funny story?” said Mahomes, “I threw a touchdown to this dude (Hardman) to end the game. He looked at me and had no idea, and I said dude, we just won the Super Bowl. He had no idea, and I’m like, he didn’t even celebrate in the beginning. What are we doing?”

Unlike regular season games, postseason games cannot end in a tie, so the overtime rules change slightly. According to the NFL, If the score is still tied at the end of an overtime period or the second team’s initial possession has not ended, the teams will play another overtime period. Play will continue regardless of how many overtime periods are needed for a winner to be determined.

Hardman was confused by the new postseason overtime rules that guaranteed both teams a possession in the game. “When I saw you run towards me, I was like, yeah, it’s time to celebrate now,” said Hardman, holding back laughter in the interview. The Chiefs took advantage of the 49ers being held to a field goal on their first possession, enabling the game-winning touchdown moment.

Cameron Jordan on Saints’ controversial TD vs. Falcons: ‘Say sorry we didn’t go for 50’

Cameron Jordan doesn’t see the problem with running up the score on the Falcons, much less apologizing for it: ‘Say sorry we didn’t go for 50’

The New Orleans Saints ended their season with a flourish — and then some controversy. When the second-string offense and backup quarterback Jameis Winston went rogue to get Jamaal Williams a late touchdown run over the Atlanta Falcons, Saints head coach Dennis Allen responded by apologizing to the other team for their actions.

It was a move that got him lambasted by the Saints fanbase. And one of Allen’s captains and the longest-tenured player on the team, Cameron Jordan, wants it known that he disagreed with Allen’s decision to apologize for scoring too many points on their greatest rival.

“I’m so sorry the locker room really enjoys being a brotherhood,” Jordan joked during an appearance on the Around the NFL podcast this week. “Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry we punished a rival team. I would do it again. In fact, I would’ve gone for two. The only thing I’m gonna have a discrepancy with is I didn’t understand the ramifications of like, ‘No, they were taking victory formation.’ The ‘Can’tlanta Failcons’ had already acquiesced. They were just trying to get it out there just like their head coach was about to get out there.”

Already unpopular among Saints fans, Allen’s determination to take a stand and tell them to stop enjoying themselves rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Whatever goodwill he earned for his first winning season in five years as a head coach went with the wind. He has more work to do to convince the team’s supporters that he’s the right man for the job, even as general manager Mickey Loomis continues to cook up bad arguments favoring Allen.

But this isn’t going away. Jordan finished his piece with “Half of my gripe was Dennis ended up saying sorry. And I’m like why would you say sorry? Say sorry we didn’t go for 50.”

It’s unfortunate, but it makes sense that Allen still doesn’t get this rivalry. He doesn’t understand why Saints players and fans dislike the Falcons because his heart’s not in it. He was born in Atlanta as the son of former Falcons linebacker Grady Allen. He grew up and into life with Texas A&M as a student, college football player, and assistant coach; the Aggies have built an unhinged program with strange culture and ideas of sportsmanship, which has defined its relationship with its biggest in-state rival by running from the Texas Longhorns to join a new conference (only for Texas to get the jump on them anyway in the expanding SEC). The sense of rivalry and bone-deep hate isn’t in him.

And Allen’s reluctance to lean into that rivalry and engage with Saints fans (and, apparently, his own players) is going to be a storyline until something bigger happens to overshadow it. Hiring an entirely new offensive coaching staff will help. But Allen has a lot of work to do to convince fans the team he’s leading is worth lending their time and money to support. All we can do is it and see whether he can deliver.

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CeeDee Lamb’s 92-yard TD vs Lions named Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year

From @ToddBrock24f7: The longest TD of the 2023 season won the first award of the night at NFL Honors in Las Vegas on Thursday night.

CeeDee Lamb was up for a major award at NFL Honors in Las Vegas Thursday night, but the Cowboys wide receiver struck early, claiming the first honor of the night.

Lamb won the Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year award for his 92-yard touchdown reception versus Detroit in Week 17.

The moment came on a 3rd-and-13, with the Dallas offense backed up on their own 8-yard-line. Prescott was nearly caught in the end zone, but scrambled away, covering 16.1 yards to find a clear spot from which to toss up what looked to be a desperate long ball.

But a streaking Lamb hauled in the throw at midfield, with the closest Lions defender already lying on the turf behind him. The wideout hit 18.4 miles an hour during his run to the end zone and traveled a total of 107.2 yards on what turned out to be the longest play from scrimmage of the NFL season.

The score was the Cowboys’ first of the evening in a game they went on to win by a a 20-19 final. Lamb ended the night with 13 catches for 227 receiving yards, both career highs in a record-setting season.

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Lamb was not present to pick up his award in person, so teammate Micah Parsons accepted it on his behalf from presenter Damar Hamlin. The wide receiver was also a finalist for Offensive Player of the Year.

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WATCH: RB Isiah Pacheco scores touchdown, gives Chiefs lead vs. Ravens

Isiah Pacheco gave the #Chiefs a second quarter lead by scoring this touchdown against the #Ravens in the AFC Championship Game.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game after running back Isiah Pacheco scored a goal touchdown in the second quarter.

The score came after a gritty drive by Kansas City’s offense led by Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, and Travis Kelce in the passing game. When the reigning MVP got the Chiefs close to Baltimore’s goal line, head coach Andy Reid decided to take the ball out of Mahomes’ hands and lean on Pacheco to punch the ball into the end zone.

The second-year back answered the call, taking one hand off to get within two yards of the goal line, and a second to score the touchdown.

Pacheco has been a key part of Kansas City’s approach on offense in the first half and has shown a determination to keep the ball moving that is sure to endear him to Chiefs fans around the country.

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes finds Travis Kelce for incredible touchdown vs. Ravens

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce for a touchdown on this incredible pass in the AFC Championship Game against the #Ravens.

The Kansas City Chiefs got off to a fast start against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon when Patrick Mahomes hit Travis Kelce with a beautiful pass that scored the matchup’s first points.

After driving Kansas City’s offense downfield on the Chiefs’ first possession, Mahomes took a shotgun snap from the 19-yard line. When he dropped back, he saw Kelce open near the corner of the end zone. Mahomes uncorked an incredible pass that hit his All-Pro tight end in the numbers, and Kelce fell into the end zone with a defender draped on his back.

This play gave Kansas City a seven-point advantage in the first quarter after Harrison Butker nailed his extra-point try.

Efforts like this are typical of Mahomes and Kelce, and with any luck, the Chiefs will be able to continue leaning on their prolific connection to keep them ahead of Baltimore.

Rashid Shaheed receives more all-star recognition for his punt returns skills

Rashid Shaheed received more all-star recognition for his punt returns skills, being named to the PFWA All-NFL Team:

Good for Rashid Shaheed: the New Orleans Saints wide receiver received more all-star recognition for his punt returns skills, being named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFL and All-NFC Teams. Shaheed was previously selected for the Pro Bowl and earned All-Pro attention for his efforts in the return game.

Shaheed returned 25 punts during the 2023 season (tied for 10th-most) but finished with 339 return yards at an average of 13.6 yards per attempt (third-most in each category). He also scored a touchdown on a 76-yard return against the Green Bay Packers.

Shaheed has developed into a very impressive playmaker for the Saints. His 1,479 all-purpose yards ranked around the NFL, and he was the only player in the league with 700-plus yards from scrimmage as well as 300-plus return yards on both punts and kickoffs. Let’s see how much higher his star can rise.

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WATCH: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco gives Kansas City late lead vs. Bills

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco scored a rushing touchdown to give Kansas City a late lead over the #Bills.

The Kansas City Chiefs got out to a late lead over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night when running back Isiah Pacheco scored a clutch fourth-quarter touchdown.

Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes drove the Chiefs’ offense downfield just before the third-quarter whistle and hit rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice for a quick gain that set Kansas City up near the end zone when play resumed.

Pacheco got the ball on first and goal and powered the ball past the goal line to give the Chiefs a two-point advantage.

Harrison Butker nailed the extra point after Pacheco’s touchdown scamper, which pushed Kansas City’s lead to three points.

This game has gone back and forth all night, and if the first three quarters were any indication, the outcome is far from decided.

The Chiefs have proven that they can score touchdowns against Buffalo’s ailing defense, and with a little over 10 minutes to play, the game could go either way.

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce connect for second touchdown vs. Bills

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes connected with TE Travis Kelce for a second touchdown against the #Bills in the AFC playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t waste any time getting out to a third-quarter lead against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

After receiving the second-half kickoff, Patrick Mahomes drove Kansas City’s offense down the field quickly, setting the Chiefs up with great field position after a gritty run picked up 24 yards to set his team up in the red zone.

A completion to Isiah Pacheco got Kansas City to the three-yard line, and a fast-developing screen pass to star tight end Travis Kelce got the Chiefs into the end zone to take the lead.

This pivotal play could prove to be the difference in this hotly contested matchup, which has seen several lead changes through two quarters and change.

Mahomes’ connection with Kelce may have been contained late in the regular season, but with plenty of time remaining in this game, the All-Pro duo may have even more fireworks in store for fans at Highmark Stadium.

Twitter reacts to Jason Kelce’s outrageous celebration after Travis Kelce touchdown

Twitter reacted to Jason Kelce’s outrageous celebration after his brother, #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, scored a touchdown against the #Bills.

The Kansas City Chiefs put up an outstanding offensive effort against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs and took an early lead when quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit Travis Kelce for a touchdown in the second quarter.

While Highmark Stadium was relatively quiet after the impressive scoring play, the suite occupied by Kelce’s family and friends erupted with cheers.

One celebration from the group stood out from others, though, and took the internet by storm just before halftime.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Travis’ brother, was seen shirtless, letting out a bellowing roar in support of his younger sibling with a brew in hand.

The Kelce brothers are one of the most beloved institutions in the NFL, and fans were quick to hop on social media to comment on Jason’s larger-than-life jubilation after the touchdown score.

Check out some of Twitter’s top reactions to the outrageous celebration below:

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes finds Travis Kelce for touchdown vs. Bills

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found TE Travis Kelce for a touchdown against the #Bills to give Kansas City a second-quarter lead.

The Kansas City Chiefs earned their first lead against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night when quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit Travis Kelce for a touchdown late in the second quarter.

After Kansas City’s defense held Buffalo to minimal gains on a Bills offensive drive, punt returner Richie James set the Chiefs up with decent field position. A long run by Clyde Edwards-Helaire set Kansas City up in scoring position. Mahomes looked Kelce’s way on a crucial second down to score six points and gain the advantage on the road.

This touchdown was a key moment in the back-and-fourth first half and could give the Chiefs a chance to push their lead to two scores if they can keep Buffalo from scoring before halftime.

Kansas City is set to receive the second-half kickoff, and have proven that they can move their offense downfield to score points against the Bills’ ailing defense.