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Super Bowl LVIII is almost here, and the festivities kicked off with players and coaches from the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers sharing their thoughts and feelings to the cameras at media night on Monday.

Here are the top moments from Super Bowl Opening Night!

10:23a ET

Yes, Travis Kelce knew about Taylor Swift’s Grammys album reveal

In front of the largest scrum any Chiefs player faced Monday night, Travis Kelce answered the question on everyone’s mind — yes, he knew about Tortured Poets Department, the upcoming album that his girlfriend Taylor Swift announced at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards ceremony (where Swift also won her 13th Grammy and fourth Album of the Year award).

In fact, Kelce told reporters he has already heard some of the songs off the album.

(Meanwhile, Swift herself announced the album’s full track list, perhaps preempting a potential accidental leak from her boyfriend.)

And yes, Kelce said Swift’s Grammy wins is giving him some added motivation to bring home some more hardware in his own right this coming weekend.

And when asked about a possible postgame proposal, Kelce demurred, saying the only ring on his mind currently is another Super Bowl ring.

10:59a ET

Kyle Shanahan recalls fateful Brock Purdy conversation

After 49ers owner Jed York recalled a fateful conversation before the 2022 season about who the 49ers’ best quarterback was, Kyle Shanahan explained how things went down from his angle — and why he’s not proud of it even though he foretold Brock Purdy’s success.

10:50a ET

Who has the better impression?

In one corner, Brock Purdy’s Spongebob bit…

…in the other corner, Patrick Mahomes’ (literally) effortless Kermit The Frog.

10:36a ET

49ers’ Charvarius Ward with a SPICY quote about Chiefs

The 49ers defensive back, who was with the Chiefs the last time these teams faced off in the Super Bowl four years ago, did not mince words when asked about his experience being on the opposite side of the matchup.

10:33a ET

Brock Purdy keeps it humble

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback may be “Mr. Irrelevant,” but it doesn’t apparently doesn’t make him have a chip on his shoulder.

10:19a ET

Brock Purdy keeps it simple when asked about Taylor Swift

The 49ers quarterback didn’t mince words when asked if he’s ready to become a Taylor Swift villain.

10:01a ET

Niner Gang is here!

It’s the San Francisco 49ers’ turn to take center stage, starting with another electric introduction from Bruce Buffer.

9:56a ET

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce LOVE the boos

49ers fans (and maybe some bitter Raiders fans) drowned out Chiefs fans during the shared team captains portion of media night. That’s completely fine with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

9:52a ET

All love between George Kittle, Travis Kelce

There is nothing but mutual respect and admiration between the star 49ers and Chiefs tight ends, two of the best at their position.

9:46a ET

Patrick Mahomes has a six-pack, he swears

It’s just underneath his dad bod that went viral following his shirtless celebration in the locker room after the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC title game.

9:35a ET

Andy Reid meets ‘Andy Reid’

The Chiefs head coach welcomed a very special guest to his Super Bowl LVIII opening night media scrum.

9:32a ET

Isiah Pacheco meets the Blue Man Group!

Las Vegas’ favorite silent performers welcomed Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, but did not have as much luck with Patrick Mahomes.

9:28a ET

‘In Spags We Trust’

Steve Spagnuolo, the veteran Chiefs defensive coordinator lovingly known as “Spags,” has a decorated career as an assistant, but flamed out in his only head coaching opportunity with the then-St. Louis Rams. But Spagnuolo told FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacciano that he’d love another head coaching opportunity, and Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones thinks he deserves it.

9:12a ET

Travis Kelce says Manning brothers ‘paved the way’

Travis Kelce is no stranger to being part of a high-profile NFL family thanks to his brother and podcast co-host, star Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. And he is grateful for the example set by now-retired quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning about how to be high-profile NFL brothers.

9:07a ET

Patrick Mahomes says he’s not close to Tom Brady, seven rings

Patrick Mahomes may not be the GOAT yet, but he seems to be on his way. The Chiefs quarterback himself, however, says he is nowhere close to reaching Tom Brady’s seven rings or status in football heirarchy.

9:01a ET

Patrick Mahomes is no Brock Purdy hater

There has been a lot of dialogue all season about just how much credit Brock Purdy deserves for his and the 49ers’ success this season with such a talented supporting cast. But the man widely considered to be the NFL’s best quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, has nothing but respect for the opponent he will go up against in Super Bowl LVIII.

8:50a ET

Travis Kelce is as motivated as ever

Travis Kelce has already won two Super Bowls and is now dating one of the most famous celebrities on the entire planet. But he is as hungry as ever to win another title and keep playing the game he loves at the highest level possible, he said Monday.

8:26a ET

Here come the Chiefs!

After an ELECTRIC introduction by legendary wrestling announcer Bruce Buffer, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs took the field at Allegiant Stadium with all the pomp and circumstance.