If the NFL's archives ever get destroyed in a fire, the league can just ask Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid to diagram every play and recreate them.

The Chiefs destroyed the Denver Broncos, 31-10, in Week 1. They scored five touchdowns, including one in the fourth quarter, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes shoveling a short pass to running back Kenneth Walker III.

After the game, Reid revealed that it was inspired by a play from 1936 called the “Heisman.” They inserted quarterback Justin Fields alongside Mahomes, with Fields sprinting left to fake out the defense before Mahomes handed the ball off to Walker.

Mahomes shared that they had to watch a grainy black-and-white video of the play. The NFL dug it up and posted it on X.

Andy Reid and the @Chiefs brought out a formation from the 1930s on Monday night. 👀@insidetheNFL Week 1 Mic'd Up on X pic.twitter.com/GW54aQTm1o

— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2026

Who said we're done with the 1930s?

Fans appreciated Reid's, um, historical move.

“Reid borrows from every era. This is literally his thing. Respect,” said @Rnvir0177.

“Now that's coaching. Why can't the (Philadelphia) Eagles have that level of offense?” added @Alfredo01092423.

“I've often wondered why teams don't do more of this at the goal line,” commented @AaronBlakeLail.

“They definitely ran this with (Travis) Kelce before,” claimed @samuelgibson101.

“Old school is the only way to do it,” stated @RBLOfficial_.

“Love their creativity,” posted @jamdahaaus.

Fans should thank ESPN anchor Chris Berman, as he was the one who mailed the video of the play to Reid. The veteran coach realized that the trick could still work and tested it against the Broncos. It was as effective as the radio telescope in the 1930s.

The Chiefs will face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Maybe Reid will bring out a play from 1917.