Mahomes Wins MVP Deuce & Kansas City Chiefs News Cycle Cont'd

A victory as we continue along the week when Kansas City pretty much stopped caring about the news.

Here's the highlight . . .

A short video statement from Mahomes played after winning the award, crediting the Chiefs organization.

"I understand how lucky I am to be in this organization," Mahomes said. "I understand how lucky I am to play with guys that are going to be Hall of Famers."

And this is a good enough place to share another litany of hype via www.TonysKansasCity.com links:

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes wins second NFL MVP

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Patrick Mahomes added another trophy to his mantel Thursday before the Kansas City Chiefs play in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The star quarterback took home the Associated Press' NFL Most Valuable Player at the NFL Honors ceremony.

Patrick Mahomes on winning MVP: "I understand how lucky I am to be in this organization"

FUTURE SCAN COMING UP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. NOW TO OUR SUPER BOWL COVERAGE. THE NFL HONORS JUST WRAPPED UP IN PHENIX, ARIZONA, WHERE PATRICK MAHOMES WAS CROWNED NFL MVP. REMEMBER, THESE ARE AND OUR LEN JENNINGS HAD A FRONT ROW SEAT TO THE ENTIRE NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET AND GLENN, TELL US MORE.

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' 2022 NFL MVP acceptance speech

We got ourselves a good one, Chiefs Kingdom.@PatrickMahomes Buy Chiefs Tickets #MVPat pic.twitter.com/jdsPYgq3Ij - Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 10, 2023 Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is officially your 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player. At just 27 years old, he's earned his second career NFL MVP honor.

KC Wolf serves lunch at Ronald McDonald House tailgate party

It was a special afternoon at the Ronald McDonald House on Thursday as Hy-Vee and the Chiefs held a tailgate party for families that are staying at the house right now.The tailgate was for kids and families at Children's Mercy Hospital and those staying at the Ronald McDonald house.The group says it was a chance for folks to experience the big game, even though they are at the house away from family.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce says Patrick Mahomes will be 'greatest to ever go down' due to 'playing a step ahead'

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, the organization is hoping to see its quarterback rewarded for a stellar season. Patrick Mahomes, who led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns during the 2022 NFL regular season, is up for his second MVP award Thursday night , which would make him just the 10th player to win the award more than once.

Mahomes, Kelce connection celebrated by new Parade of Hearts artwork

Kansas City has certainly loved the connection between quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. A new piece of art in Kansas City will remind Chiefs fans of that connection. Area artist Mike Savage has painted four Parade of Hearts, but his newest one might be everyone's newest favorite.

Chiefs Owner Reacts To The Andy Reid Retirement Rumors

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid is no young buck. But is he considering retirement after Super Bowl LVII? That was the question posed to Chiefs CEO and chairman Clark Hunt during this week's media session. Hunt dismissed the question, making it clear that from what he's seeing Reid is "having too much fun" to consider retirement.

Wings & Beer: KC bars prepare for Super Bowl Sunday

Bars and restaurants are getting ready for what will be a busy Super Bowl Sunday. At the downtown Peanut, they are stocking up on their signature Buffalo wings. "Prepping for the Chiefs game alone is already a task," said Anthony Lundgren, bartender/cook at the Peanut.The bar is getting extra chicken for the big game anywhere they can it, as they plan for customers to arrive hours before game time.

Missouri lawmakers wish you could bet on Super Bowl this weekend

An estimated 1 in 5 Americans will make some sort of bet on the Super Bowl this weekend and are expected to put $16 million on the line, but none of that money will come from inside Missouri's state lines.

' Kansas City Arizona': Kansas City natives bring KC-style barbecue to Arizona

If you ever make it out to Arizona, there's a BBQ joint that will transport you back to Kansas City with its décor and strong smell of delicious food. Phat Turtle is located about 30 minutes outside of Phoenix in Cave Creek Arizona. Mike Sloan is the owner of Phat Turtle.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes will be at 'Joe Montana status' with another title, ex-NFL star Victor Cruz says

In five full seasons, Patrick Mahomes has made the AFC Championship each year. In fact, his Kansas City Chiefs have hosted each one since 2019. With a win on Sunday, Mahomes, at just age 27, will already be in rare company as just one of 13 quarterbacks with multiple Super Bowl victories - all but one (that are eligible) are in the Hall of Fame.

Call him 'The Sodfather.' Kansas City's George Toma has tended the turf at every single Super Bowl

The groundskeeping legend, known in the discipline as "The Sodfather," worked for the Kansas City Chiefs for 26 years. This week, the 94-year-old is in Glendale, Arizona, where he's hard at work preparing State Farm Stadium for the Super Bowl game and Rihanna's halftime show.

Kansas City Power & Light District announces plans for Super Bowl weekend

The Kansas City Power & Light District will be busy this weekend with Super Bowl festivities. Gates will open for a Red Kingdom Block Party at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. Tickets can only be purchased by those ages 18 years or older. They will go on sale on Friday.

Going 360: The value of Patrick Mahomes to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Times have been good in Kansas City since the Chiefs selected Patrick Lavon Mahomes II as the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. From leading the Chiefs to five straight AFC Championships to clinching three Super Bowl berths, and even having a hand in securing Whataburger in the area , the city has felt Mahomes' influence.

Hopefully, we'll have more for the morning update . . .