Kansas City Chiefs player Donovan Smith incredibly claimed his team was forced to shower with cold water after their dramatic win against the Buffalo Bills – but Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes still led the way with the celebrations.
After the jubilant Chiefs team returned to the locker room after a stunning 27-24 victory, Smith went to dub today #ChiefsKingdom'.
It was a small price for the Chiefs to pay after a thrilling win over the Bills that left them with just one Super Bowl win.
The Chiefs shared pictures of Kelce and Mahomes leading the emotional celebrations in the locker room after a great win.
Coach Andy Reid was surprised as he gave the team a victory speech, appearing, perhaps ironically, to rub his hands together for warmth.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes lead the celebrations in the Chiefs locker room
Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave a winning speech in front of his two star men
Mahomes told Kelce, “I love you, bro,” as they celebrated after the game was over
The Chiefs struggled on the field, but they defeated the Bills in bitterly cold temperatures in Buffalo. It had snowed in the city in the days leading up to the game, and in the evening itself the temperature dropped to a bitter 19 degrees.
The team also released a video of Kelce, who scored two touchdowns that night, moving around the locker room to congratulate his teammates.
“Damn, I love you, bro,” Mahomes can be heard saying to a pumped-up Kelce.
Even after the game, there was a serious piece of history for the two Chiefs stars to leave behind.
Kelce's two touchdowns meant they combined to pass legendary duo Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski with 16 postseason touchdowns.
“Patrick and Kelce, with the record they broke there with Gronk and Tom.” “I mean, that was a great job there,” head coach Reid said after the game
But one player who missed part of the party was L'Jarius Sneed – who was frustrated when he was called in for a post-game drug test.
“I’m tired of taking drug tests,” he wrote
Chiefs quarterback Mahomes was euphoric after his team's brilliant road win, but was quick to acknowledge the team that stands between the Chiefs and the Super Bowl – the Baltimore Ravens.
Immediately afterwards, Mahomes told the media on Sunday night: “There is no weakness there.” It will take our best.
“Defense, offense, special teams, they do everything.” “It's always a big challenge and the stadium is going to rock, so we're looking forward to the challenge.”
That game will be played next Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, with Lamar Jackson trying to prevent last year's Super Bowl winners from returning.
The Detroit Lions will play the San Francisco 49ers in the other matchup next weekend.