The KC Chiefs needed Kareem Hunt to help them seal Saturday's playoff win over the Texans, and the veteran RB stepped up to keep his storybook ending alive.

Nagy’s mind flashed back to Hunt’s rookie year, when he hit the open field and scored on a 69-yard run against the San Diego Chargers. That was despite the coaching staff wanting him to fall down before the end zone so the team could run out the clock.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (29) celebrates after running in a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

They’ve joined a team that’s already won two Super Bowls while aiming for a three-peat. Yet they haven’t been on the field for that previous success, looking instead to get their first experience of winning an NFL title. The noteworthy group includes veterans like receivers Hollywood Brown and DeAndre Hopkins and running back Kareem Hunt.

I'm going to make the most of the opportunity'