Andy Reid critiques media after Chiefs' quarterback sneak fumble

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Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Andy Reid critiques media after Chiefs' quarterback sneak fumble
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Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid addressed media criticism following a failed quarterback sneak during a game against the New York Jets. Backup quarterback Justin Fields fumbled after being sent in for a 3rd-and-1 sneak early in the game. This decision came after heavy scrutiny over Reid's use of the play following a previous week’s loss to the Denver Broncos, where a potential game-winning touchdown was nullified by a penalty. Reid humorously responded to reporters, indicating that the failed sneak was a response to their requests. The Chiefs ultimately won the game 35-12, improving their record to 6-2. Reid acknowledged the difficulty of executing quarterback sneaks effectively in practice.

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  • •Reid faced media criticism over his play-calling decisions.
  • •Fields fumbled during a quarterback sneak attempt against the Jets.
  • •The Chiefs won the game 35-12, improving to 6-2.
  • •Reid humorously addressed reporters about the failed sneak.
  • •The Chiefs' previous game included a controversial losing touchdown call.
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Andy Reid has faced plenty of criticism over the last week for his refusal to call a quarterback sneak, and on Sunday, he finally gave his critics what they wanted. The play didn’t exactly go as planned, however, and he was sure to let the media know about it. The Kansas City Chiefs ran a…

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