Super Bowl Opening Night 2023: Best Moments and Twitter Reaction from Media Day
February 7, 2023
For the first time since the 2020 season, Super Bowl media day returned to normalcy with a festive opening night that saw players and coaches from the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles let loose and enjoy themselves.
The previous two seasons saw teams meet with the media via video conferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This time around, the circus atmosphere was in full swing at Footprint Center in Phoenix ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Here's a look at some of the highlights from Monday's festivities.
Quarterbacks Share the Spotlight
Unsurprisingly, the largest crowds on Monday night were drawn by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his Chiefs counterpart Patrick Mahomes.
The two of them fielded questions from kid reporters, pondered different career paths and later joined the stage together to discuss the significance of being the first two Black quarterbacks to face off against one another in a Super Bowl.
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"It's historic. I think it sets a foundation for what's to come!" π<a href="https://twitter.com/JalenHurts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JalenHurts</a> on what it means to set cultural history in the NFL. <br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/KhaCw7GmJv">https://t.co/KhaCw7GmJv</a> <a href="https://t.co/UIXz0dbjsY">pic.twitter.com/UIXz0dbjsY</a>
NFL @NFLWise words from <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> π―<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/rppLqlGESN">pic.twitter.com/rppLqlGESN</a>
NFL @NFLOne of <a href="https://twitter.com/JalenHurts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JalenHurts</a>' favorite QBs growing up? Andrew Luck. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLVII?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLVII</a><br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/EoXuEk8Kzv">pic.twitter.com/EoXuEk8Kzv</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"I could probably be a professional crawfish cooker." <br><br>Jalen Hurts shares what he'd be if he wasn't playing football π¦π¨βπ³<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk">https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk</a> <a href="https://t.co/7UN1mkiw8m">pic.twitter.com/7UN1mkiw8m</a>
NFL @NFLCouple of Super Bowl QBs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLVII?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLVII</a> <br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/wIqWpseObz">pic.twitter.com/wIqWpseObz</a>
NFL @NFL.<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> will play through anything π<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/H7Rq0M4npG">pic.twitter.com/H7Rq0M4npG</a>
Jeff Skversky @JeffSkverskyJalen Hurts at the Super Bowl on his future with the Eagles <br><br>"This is a special place here, a place I'd love to be forever."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JalenHurts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JalenHurts</a> says he's not worried about a contract extension at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/kccyZWnEJD">pic.twitter.com/kccyZWnEJD</a>
NFL @NFL.<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> isn't trying to give <a href="https://twitter.com/brandongraham55?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brandongraham55</a> extra motivation π<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/dxKyEbBSxn">pic.twitter.com/dxKyEbBSxn</a>
NFL @NFL.<a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> still has that Super Bowl loss on his mind. He's ready to bounce back in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLVII?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLVII</a>.<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/pFnd5RP7QA">pic.twitter.com/pFnd5RP7QA</a>
Mahomes and Hurts are both finalists for the AP NFL MVP award after their stellar performances during the 2022 season. The quarterback matchup in Super Bowl LVII is sure to make for some exciting action.
Kelce Brothers Share the Love
Super Bowl LVII marks the first time a pair of brothers face off in the big game as Kansas City star tight end Travis Kelce will be on the opposite sideline of Philadelphia veteran center Jason Kelce.
Of course, the brothers with the big personalities drew a lot of attention on Monday, and their mom Donna Kelce even got in on the fun:
NFL @NFLIn case you haven't heard, the Kelces are facing off against each other in the Super Bowl.<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/8I4npwQmMT">pic.twitter.com/8I4npwQmMT</a>
NFL @NFLDonna Kelce stopped by Jason and Travis' interview.<br><br>And she brought cookies! πͺ<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/MkPEUXcSKv">pic.twitter.com/MkPEUXcSKv</a>
NFL @NFLKelce, Kelce, and Kelce π <br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/CaQcUszG3U">pic.twitter.com/CaQcUszG3U</a>
NFL @NFLThe party has begun. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLVII?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLVII</a> <br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflnetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/XJAwBmHh4e">pic.twitter.com/XJAwBmHh4e</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"Go Bearcats.. anyone that has a problem with it, fight me." π€£<a href="https://twitter.com/tkelce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tkelce</a> is all about Cincinnati Football!<a href="https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoBearcatsFB</a> | Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M">https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M</a> <a href="https://t.co/P1EFQY2N6i">pic.twitter.com/P1EFQY2N6i</a>
NFL @NFL"Whoever wins this one is going to have the ultimate bragging rights."<a href="https://twitter.com/JasonKelce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JasonKelce</a> on going up against his brother <a href="https://twitter.com/tkelce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tkelce</a>.<br><br>πΊ: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/KzHAgDfpT2">pic.twitter.com/KzHAgDfpT2</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"I wouldn't be here without my brother!" β€οΈ<a href="https://twitter.com/tkelce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tkelce</a> with some brotherly love before <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperBowlLVII?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuperBowlLVII</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JasonKelce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JasonKelce</a> | Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/KhaCw7GUz3">https://t.co/KhaCw7GUz3</a> <a href="https://t.co/3MpfHDoTyo">pic.twitter.com/3MpfHDoTyo</a>
The Kelce brothers have been two of the best at their respective positions for quite some time, so Sunday's game is undoubtedly a dream come true for the entire family.
Coaches Answer Tough Questions
Unlike most weeks when Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni are answering questions regarding X's and O's, opening night brought hard-hitting inquiries for the play-callers.
Sirianni was posed with questions from Rocky to Santa Claus. Reid faced a ton of questions about his food preferences. In all, it allowed the coaches to have some fun:
Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a> HC Nick Sirianni was asked if the Super Bowl is "a must-win game."<br><br>He somehow kept a straight face and replied: "Yeah."<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/vVPpY6BhBR">pic.twitter.com/vVPpY6BhBR</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"There's not a barbecue place I haven't liked in Kansas City."<br><br>Andy Reid sets the record straight on KC BBQ π<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk">https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk</a> <a href="https://t.co/xEjIEFA7xP">pic.twitter.com/xEjIEFA7xP</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOXThe <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> will head to Germany next season for a game against the Patriots. You know Andy Reid is ready for some good football and bratwurst π©πͺ<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk">https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk</a> <a href="https://t.co/BJR3j3fnCD">pic.twitter.com/BJR3j3fnCD</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOXStart, Bench, Cut: Five Guys, In-N-Out and Shake Shack π<br><br>Andy Reid out here answering the important questions.<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M">https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M</a> <a href="https://t.co/XMS5ytFHEh">pic.twitter.com/XMS5ytFHEh</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"I live and coach in the greatest sports town in America." π<a href="https://twitter.com/Eagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Eagles</a> head coach Nick Sirianni on Philadelphia.<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M">https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M</a> <a href="https://t.co/gonWtx9Nly">pic.twitter.com/gonWtx9Nly</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOXJust to be clear, Nick Sirianni can sing just about anything, even Whitney Houston. You're just not gonna hear it. π<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M">https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M</a> <a href="https://t.co/gKxBYhDCo8">pic.twitter.com/gKxBYhDCo8</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX"Jason [Kelce] convinced me that [Travis Kelce] was gonna be okay, and if he wasn't, he was gonna beat him up." π<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk">https://t.co/DIx3o5AqRk</a> <a href="https://t.co/vpcscCDW4O">pic.twitter.com/vpcscCDW4O</a>
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOXThe key to a spot-on <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> impression? Let that voice crack a little bit, according to Andy Reid π<br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBOpeningNight?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBOpeningNight</a> on FS1 and streaming on the FOX Sports App: <a href="https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M">https://t.co/DIx3o5zT1M</a> <a href="https://t.co/pAMzj3KHFy">pic.twitter.com/pAMzj3KHFy</a>
Reid and Sirianni share a bit of history, as Sirianni wasn't retained when Reid was hired as the Chiefs head coach in 2012. Sirianni recently said the experience was a source of motivation during his career, and now he will have the chance to face off against one of the greatest coaches of his generation on the grandest stage of them all.
Compared to some of the opening nights of years past, this year's edition was pretty tame. In Arizona in 2008, a woman proposed to Tom Brady and Eli Manning.
The fun will continue throughout the week, all leading up to the big game on Sunday.