Chiefs’ video shows Chris Jones answer Andy Reid’s call, make big Super Bowl stop
The Chiefs didn’t want the ball at the start of overtime of Super Bowl LVIII so the offense would know what it needed to do when it got the ball.
San Francisco drove down the field and were threatening to score a touchdown. The 49ers had the ball on the Chiefs’ 9-yard line when the drive bogged down.
A big reason for that was Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones.
On third down, Jones blasted through the Niners offensive line and forced quarterback Brock Purdy to throw an inaccurate pass on a play that was developing for a potential touchdown.
In his end-of-the-season news conference, Chiefs coach Andy Reid talked about Jones’ effort in overtime.
“I kind of had been riding him a little bit,” Reid said. “We needed him in there and he was spent, He was tired, but he sucked it up and he got out there and he pushed himself probably further than he thought he could push himself. He took himself to that state, that wrestling state where you got to really reach down in there and kind of get through that evil thing that is kicking your butt internally. He did that and I was so proud of him for that.”
On his 55th and final snap, Jones made a big play and the 49ers had to settle for a field goal.
The latest installment of the Chiefs’ “The Franchise” video series showed what Reid had told reporters. Reid called out, “Chris! We need ya, man.” Jones was on the sideline trying to catch his breath but answered Reid’s call and came through when it mattered most.
After the Super Bowl, Reid jumped on Jones. But in a good way as they celebrated the victory.
