Chiefs Aim for Historic Three-Peat After Back-to-Back Titles

Mahomes and Chiefs seek NFL's first three-peat since 1965
By Newser.AI Read our AI policy
Posted Sep 4, 2024 1:00 AM CDT
Chiefs Aim for Historic Three-Peat After Back-to-Back Titles
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.   (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are poised to attempt an unprecedented NFL feat. Having clinched consecutive Super Bowl victories, the Chiefs now seek a historic third straight title. Kansas City enters the season as the top contender, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. However, the odds are stacked against them; no other team in history has successfully secured three consecutive Super Bowl championships. Previous teams have faced significant challenges, often failing to even reach the Super Bowl in their third attempt.

Past attempts at three-peat triumphs have been thwarted by various factors. Teams like the Green Bay Packers in 1968, Miami Dolphins in 1974, and Pittsburgh Steelers in 1976 and 1980 faced coaching changes, aging rosters, and critical player injuries. The 1990 San Francisco 49ers were minutes away from a third Super Bowl before a costly fumble ended their run. The 1994 Dallas Cowboys, 1999 Denver Broncos, and 2005 New England Patriots also fell short.

The last major league team to achieve a three-peat was the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA from 2000-02. In the NFL, the Green Bay Packers accomplished this feat during the pre-Super Bowl era in 1965.

story continues below

Word Count: 250 (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X