Former Chief player Christian Okoye, left, takes a photo with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce as they arrive ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Ross D. Franklin
AP
The Kansas City Chiefs boarded their chartered airplanes at Kansas City International Airport around noon on Sunday and departed for Phoenix to play in Super Bowl LVII. The team arrived about three hours later in Phoenix where they will practice and participate in numerous activities leading up to the big game.
A Kansas City Chiefs flag flies from the team plane as they arrive ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Matt York AP
Kansas City head coach Andy Reid and his wife Tammy Reid arrive with the team ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Matt York AP
Kansas City Chiefs players arrive ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Ross D. Franklin AP
The Kansas City Chiefs team arrives ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Matt York AP
The Kansas City Chiefs team arrives ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Matt York AP
Former Kansas City Chiefs player Christian Okoye poses with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce after arriving for Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. David J. Phillip AP
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, center, and team arrive ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Ross D. Franklin AP
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrives ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. David J. Phillip AP
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco arrives ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. David J. Phillip AP
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrives ahead of Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. David J. Phillip AP
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes boards a plane for the Super Bowl at Kansas City International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce boards a plane for the Super Bowl at Kansas City International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid boards a plane for the Super Bowl at Kansas City International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Visuals Editor Chris Ochsner leads The Star’s talented staff of photojournalists and video producers. He’s had his hand in directing visuals coverage since 2002. Ochsner led the visuals team in its coverage of four Super Bowls and two World Series.
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