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Andy Reid employs historic play design for Chiefs touchdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Andy Reid employs historic play design for Chiefs touchdown
Summary

During a Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on September 15, 2026, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid used a unique offensive play termed the "Heisman," inspired by a design from 90 years ago. With the Chiefs leading comfortably in the fourth quarter, quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields lined up side-by-side. Kenneth Walker received a toss from Mahomes and scored his second touchdown of the night. Reid revealed that he learned the play from longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, who suggested it after they viewed historical footage. The Chiefs executed the play successfully during training camp, leading to its game debut.

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  • •Reid credits Chris Berman for the play design inspiration.
  • •Kenneth Walker scored his second touchdown on the unusual play.
  • •Mahomes and Fields lined up together in the backfield.
  • •The Chiefs were already leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter.
  • •The play was practiced during training camp before its game implementation.
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  • 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid credits Chris Berman with play call from 90 years ago that resulted in Chiefs touchdown
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The Chiefs' exclamation point on Monday night came deep out of the playbook, featuring both Patrick Mahomes and Justin Fields lining up.

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