Chiefs' Chris Jones, Xavier Worthy, Creed Humphrey Talk Super Bowl in B/R Interview

The MVP race between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen? Thrilling.

Saquon Barkley's chase for the single-season rushing record? Incredible.

The Detroit Lions' dominance while clinching the NFC's No. 1 seed? Unforgettable.

But throughout all the memorable moments and performances, there has been one overarching storyline during the 2024 NFL season. And that is the Kansas City Chiefs' attempt to become the first team in league history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

Kansas City is a modern-day dynasty and not just because of the two straight Lombardi Trophies. It has been to six straight AFC Championship Games and four of the last five Super Bowls, winning three of them, which cemented Patrick Mahomes' place as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history regardless of what happens for the rest of his career.

But a chance at the football immortality that three straight titles would bring creates new pressure, and it is up to veterans like defensive tackle Chris Jones and center Creed Humphrey to prepare young players like wide receiver Xavier Worthy who haven't yet experienced the postseason gauntlet.

"One of the big messages is don't take this time for granted," Humphrey told Bleacher Report. "We're in the middle of chasing history, and for a guy like X it'll be his first time getting a Super Bowl ring. I still remember my first Super Bowl ring and how memorable that moment was. I remember every detail of that game. It's a chance to etch your name into history, so make sure you're not taking this time for granted. Show up to work with a purpose every day and make sure you're improving every day."

Jones echoed those sentiments.

"I can add onto what Creed said," the defensive tackle said. "Don't take this time for granted. I know we've had a while off. It gives us an opportunity to get healthy and reset and refocus and take advantage of this time. I've been in this position before where we lost the first game and then again when we've also made it all the way to the Super Bowl and done everything the right way. So I've seen both sides of this situation. Most importantly, take care of yourself and do whatever you have to do to be mentally and physically ready since the game is a little faster."

The postseason may be a new experience for Worthy in particular, but so was his entire rookie season as he provided a much-needed lift for the Chiefs while fellow wide receivers Rashee Rice, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore dealt with various injuries.

Those injuries necessitated the trade for DeAndre Hopkins but also put more on Worthy's plate as the No. 28 overall pick of the draft. While he was expected to be an immediate deep-ball threat because of his speed, the elevated role increased his responsibilities to include underneath routes, bubble screens and being part of the running game.

The end result was 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns to go with 104 yards and three scores on the ground as he played all 17 games. Only Travis Kelce had more receiving yards on the team, and the rookie wasted no time announcing his presence with two touchdowns in the season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens.

One of those scores was Kansas City's first touchdown of the season.

"My first game and first touchdown," Worthy said when asked about his most memorable moment of his first NFL year. "Nothing can beat that, just having the opportunity at Arrowhead and hearing the crowd react. It was the first score for the Chiefs for the year, so just having the opportunity to do that and at home for the defending Super Bowl champs was amazing."

That roar of the crowd is nothing new for Jones, who has been with the Chiefs since 2016 and was once again a leader for a defensive unit that finished fourth in the league in points allowed and ninth in yards allowed.

Jones made his sixth straight Pro Bowl and third straight All-Pro First Team with 37 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble. His ability to generate pressure up the middle to bother the vision of quarterbacks, stuff the run and draw double teams to open up blitzing lanes for his teammates was a major reason the defense allowed fewer than 20 points in five straight games from Weeks 13-17 to clinch the No. 1 seed.

So what will that defense have to do to take home another Lombardi Trophy with so many star quarterbacks remaining in the AFC playoffs in Jackson, Allen and its next opponent, C.J. Stroud?

"Most importantly, affecting the quarterback and getting turnovers," Jones said. "I think if we continue to do that at a high level we can dictate the game. If we affect the quarterback, make him run the ball, slow the game down and get the ball back to Patrick and the offense, then we'll be able to score more and continue to manage the game."

Jones was not the only anchor in the middle who received recognition for the Chiefs this year.

He and Humphrey were both named to the All-Pro First Team, which marked the first time for the center who also made his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Humphrey appeared in all 17 games as one of the offensive leaders who protects Mahomes.

While the accolades are welcome, recognition from one's peers can often mean the most. And Jones, Humphrey and left guard Joe Thuney all received that as well when they were named to the Players' All-Pro Team by the NFLPA.

"It's an honor," Humphrey said. "That it is voted on by the players is really cool. It's validating for the work that I put in this year, so I'm excited about it. I'm also pumped for the other guys who got it too in Chris and Joe. Just two stud players who have been doing so well in this league for a long time. To have my name with them like that is really cool."

As for Jones, he was fired up for his teammates but also looking ahead at the ultimate goal.

"They're a year late on getting Creed and Joe the All-Pro nods," the defensive tackle said. "Those guys have been stellar. And we're able to compete against each other during training camp, and you're able to see why they were voted on by their peers. That's a respect level, how much respect they've developed throughout this league. I'm super excited they got that recognition.

For me, it's a small victory. I think we've got bigger fish to fry. Pro Bowl, All-Pro, that's all amazing. But Super Bowl is where my mind is at. But to be voted like that by my peers, that's a lot of respect and I understand that and appreciate that."

Perhaps the only downside to always playing in the Super Bowl for the Chiefs players is they don't get to see the commercials in real time like the rest of America.

Yet Jones, Humphrey and Worthy found a way around that this year by partnering with Doritos for its Crash the Super Bowl campaign. Doritos has always been known for its memorable Super Bowl commercials, but it challenged the fans this season by asking creators to submit their own commercials.

The trio of Chiefs players got a sneak peek at the three top ads that will air as the playoffs continue. Fans can vote on the winner by visiting DoritosCrash.com.

Worthy, who called partnering with Doritos a "no-brainer," praised "the production and how creative they got doing it with phones and how realistic they made it seem. Also how funny they all were. And having fun with my teammates. At the end of the day, it's about a brotherhood. So doing it with the guys made it that much more fun."

Jones and Humphrey were also impressed and didn't hesitate to partner with a company they know quite well.

"Growing up, Doritos were always in my pantry," Humphrey said. "When the opportunity came, it felt like a no-brainer for me. It's a product I'm familiar with and have enjoyed my entire life. Growing up, watching Super Bowls, I remember how good the Doritos commercials were. Just having the chance to get a sneak peek at some of the ads was really cool."

Jones added that, "this opportunity was amazing. When I got the email, I was ecstatic about it. The most important commercials are the Super Bowl commercials, they get remembered for decades. I've always had love for Doritos and their Super Bowl commercials, so to be a part of it with the guys on my team was exciting."

The only question now is whether America will be watching the Chiefs in the Super Bowl again when the ads runs.

While the AFC is down to four teams and the Chiefs have home-field advantage, advancing to the sport's biggest stage will be anything but easy with the quarterbacks standing in the way. Kansas City first has to deal with Stroud and the Houston Texans with either Allen's Buffalo Bills or Jackson's Ravens waiting in the AFC Championship Game.

The Ravens would be an AFC Championship Game rematch, while the Bills would be another playoff chapter in the rivalry that saw Kansas City eliminate them during the 2020, 2021 and 2023 campaigns.

Worthy said the Chiefs will reach the Super Bowl again "if we just go out there and be us."

So did Jones, adding that if "we play the game the right way on all three phases and play as a unit, the only team that can really beat us is ourselves."

And Humphrey is looking for complete games from all aspects.

"If we just play our brand of football," the center said. "Wreaking havoc on defense, putting up touchdowns on offense and just playing unselfish ball and playing the game the right way. All three phases playing together, if we do that we'll win the Super Bowl."

The formula has consistently worked throughout the last six years, so there is no reason to change it now.