Arrowhead Stadium Opening

Lore & Background

The Chiefs released Justin Houston and Eric Berry in the offseason. They started 1–3 at home (worst since 2012) but 4–0 on the road (best since 2013). They clinched the AFC West for a fourth consecutive division title, their fifth straight playoff appearance, and finished undefeated in the AFC West for the second time under Reid. They secured the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye with a Week 17 win over the Chargers combined with a Patriots loss. In the divisional round, they overcame a 24–0 deficit to beat the Texans 51–31, setting a franchise postseason scoring record. They then defeated the Titans 35–24 in the AFC Championship and won Super Bowl LIV 31–20 over the 49ers, their first championship since Super Bowl IV in 1970.

In Their Own Story

The humid Kansas City summer air hung heavy over the new field on August 8th. Fans spilled into the concourse, marveling at the pristine natural grass under the floodlights. As the first kickoff approached, a collective hush fell over the crowd before erupting into cheers that would define decades of football history to come.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs had six players on the NFL Top 100, tied for second most in the league. Patrick Mahomes was ranked 4th, the highest ever by a Chiefs player, and was the highest-ranked player not ranked in 2018. The entry on Arrowhead Stadium opening is not addressed in the source article.

Did You Know?

• The Chiefs' 51 points in the divisional round were a franchise record for a postseason game.
• The Chiefs clinched their fifth consecutive playoff appearance, one short of the franchise record of six from 1990–1995.
• The Chiefs' win over the Texans gave them playoff wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.