Thank Heaven I never elected to pursue a serious career in coaching. Sure, I led my nephew's pop-warner team and church league basketball teams to glory, but I never had to draw up schemes to limit Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs offense. That job belongs to the Philadelphia Eagles staff.
If the Birds are to enjoy postseason glory, they'll need to topple the toughest opponent they have faced all season, but that's how it should be, right? Isn't that why we seed teams? The goal is to ensure the two best teams tussle on Super Bowl Sunday.
This time around, that's exactly how it worked out. These are the two teams much of the football world thought would punch their tickets to New Orleans.
Some thought the Detroit Lions would be here. Frankly, I never thought Dan Campbell and Jared Goff would be enough to lead them there. Maybe they'll do so one day, but I never thought they'd do so this season.
The Eagles must keep their eyes peeled for those under-the-radar players on Super Bowl Sunday.
We've learned this from Corey Clement and a reborn Nick Foles. Sometimes, it's the guys you aren't accounting for who can become the Swiss-Army knives on Super Bowl Sunday.
Wild cards are fun to talk about when they're on your team. They aren't as fun when they're the opponent, but we decided to go behind enemy lines to dissect some 'sneaky Chiefs'.
Matt Conner is a good friend of our publication. He's the editor and lead writer at Arrowhead Addict, FanSided's site for all things mentioning the Kansas City Chiefs.
We picked his brain about who those under-the-radar Chiefs are that Philly should be wary of. We found out the Birds can't let these four players steal the show. We're almost certain the Eagles coaching staff has already circled the names of the guys who are on this list.
Thank Matt Conner for the intel.
Nikko Remigio, Wide receiver/ Kick returner
The Chiefs lost Mecole Hardman to injured reserve late in the season, but the spunky Nikko Remigio has threatened to take a roster spot in each of the last two preseasons. Now he's taking a firm grip on the Chiefs' primary return responsibilities with a combination of vision and burst that can break a special teams play wide open at pivotal times.
If you thought the postseason would be too big of a stage for Remigio, just look at how he flipped the field against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game with a 44-yard punt return at a key moment. He's a risk-taker, but the Chiefs have freed him to follow his instincts.
Leo Chenal, Linebacker
Calling Leo Chenal an 'under-the-radar' player might be inaccurate. Still, playing with teammates like Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Nick Bolton, Trent McDuffie, and Justin Reid makes it hard for someone else to stand out.
He won't be the first name on the tongue when describing the Chiefs' defense. He's a baller though. He's a downhill playmaker who is a menace in the run game and well-versed at guarding opposing tight ends.
Last offseason was a dominant coming-out party for Chenal. He's turning things up again this year. He's also blocked two field goals for K.C. this year, proving his value in multiple ways for K.C.'s success.
Jaden Hicks, Safety
The Chiefs have Justin Reid and Bryan Cook penciled in as their starting safeties. There's no denying that the Chiefs are giving more and more playing time to their fourth-round pick Jaden Hicks.
The Washington State product was a popular draft sleeper pick because analysts couldn't believe he was still there for the taking late in the fourth round. The Chiefs have been rewarded for stopping the fall and giving him the vote of confidence.
Hicks played on nearly 70 percent of the defensive snaps in the AFC Championship Game because he's a ferocious tackler with uncanny instincts. A future playmaker who is bringing real competition to even the assumed starters, he's certainly someone to watch on Sunday.
Samaje Perine, Running back
The veteran back jumped onto a winning ship in the AFC West, He did so after years with the Denver Broncos and instantly became the team's best pass-blocking back with exceptional hands.
He's become a trusted third-down back throughout the season. There's a reason Mahomes went to him to ice the Buffalo Bills when K.C. needed a first down the most to kill any time remaining in the AFCCG.
It's easy to pay attention to other targets, but Perine is a sneaky bet for two or three meaningful catches on Sunday. Philly can't sleep on him or anyone else on this list.