Chiefs Reportedly in Danger of Forfeiting Game vs Patriots Due to Insane Equipment Mishap
By Sean Facey
The people responsible for the Kansas City Chiefs' equipment are probably going to be out of a job by Monday.
Apparently, some of the team's shoulder pads, helmets and footballs got sent to Newark, N.J. instead of Foxboro for their game against the New England Patriots. Yup, 35 players are said to be without some sort of equipment.
Chiefs’ gear for today’s game mistakenly was sent to New Jersey instead and is now on its way to Foxboro, sources tell ESPN.https://t.co/JftFYCuHaj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 8, 2019
Foruntately, the equipment is being shipped to New England, and it is expected to arrive at the stadium in time for kickoff. However, if it doesn't make it there in time, by rule, the Chiefs would be forced to forfeit the game.
Having this type of mishap affect your day in preparation of getting ready to face one of the best teams in the NFL on the road isn't at all what Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes were expecting.
This is crazy. @AdamSchefter reports Chiefs would have to forfeit the game today if the equipment for 35 players doesn’t make it in time for the game ?♂️https://t.co/O8kOCoZhLm
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 8, 2019
How in the heck can this happen? The game hasn't even started and the Pats already hold the mental advantage. Oh my.