Super Bowl three-peat would put Chiefs on 'Mount Rushmore of sport'

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid said that Andy Reid's team will be among the best of all-time if they can clinch a third straight NFL championship on Sunday.

The Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl 59 and are aiming to become the first team to win a Super Bowl three-peat.

Speaking at Opening Night on Monday, Reid said: "To be put on the Mount Rushmore of greatest teams across any sport, ever, it's a tremendous opportunity to do something that's never been done before.

"It's something the whole city will be proud of and remember for the rest of their lives."

In the major US sports leagues, a three-peat has been done five times in both the NBA and NHL, and four times in MLB. The last team to do it was the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers from 2000-2002.

"I don't think I understand truly the weight that this has, what this moment means," said Kansas City cornerback Trent McDuffie.

"I'm trying to live in the moment, taking each day as I can, and making sure I'm thankful for having this opportunity."

The Chiefs' defensive tackle Chris Jones added: "It's a fortunate opportunity that we have, not only to be at a Super Bowl but to be in a position to make a lot of history.

"I think everyone's aware of the opportunity and what's up for grabs, but for us it's just another game."