The Kansas City Chiefs are embracing a rallying cry as they prepare for their high-profile Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys: “Everybody’s Gotta Eat.”
On November 26, the Chiefs’ official X account posted a Thanksgiving-themed cartoon of several offensive stars gathered around a holiday dinner table. The caption: “Everybody Gotta Eat.”
The post instantly drew reactions from fans. One wrote, “This is the hardest season we’ve ever fought, and we’re eating.” Another added, “Best motto the Chiefs have ever had. Everyone contributes.” Another responded, “This team is dangerous when everybody eats. Keep it going.”
The saying has become more than a trending slogan. Inside the Chiefs’ locker room, the mantra — shortened to E.G.E. — reflects how this year’s roster has embraced a team-first mentality. As Kansas City gets ready for their biggest game of the season so far, the motto has become a rallying point.
Chiefs Are Rallying Around the “Everybody’s Gotta Eat” Motto
The E.G.E. attitude has become a centerpiece of the Chiefs’ identity. With Patrick Mahomes leading an offense featuring Xavier Worthy, Travis Kelce, Hollywood Brown, and Rashee Rice, there are plenty of playmakers capable of big moments — and the team has leaned into the idea that no one needs to dominate the spotlight for the Chiefs to win.
Head coach Andy Reid was asked directly this week what he thought of the phrase that has now become the team’s unofficial motto. He didn’t hesitate.
“They don’t have to worry about that with me,” Reid joked, via Chiefs Digest reporter Matt Derrick.
Kansas City has seen multiple receivers step up in different moments throughout the season, and the coaching staff has encouraged sharing the workload.
The Chiefs will need every bit of that teamwork as they head into the Thanksgiving showdown with Dallas — a game that features two of the NFL’s most explosive offenses and playoff-caliber defenses.
E.G.E Extends Into the Kansas City Community
The motto took on real-world meaning again this week during the 35th annual Third and Long Thanksgiving food drive at Arrowhead Stadium. The event — created by Chiefs legends Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith — helped feed 1,500 Kansas City families.
Volunteers packed bags full of vegetables, stuffing, bread and more before handing out turkeys and eggs to families in need. Smith, who worked alongside dozens of participants, said the mission remains the same year after year.
“What we do around this time every year is come back and give back to our community,” Smith told KCTV 5. “With the help of the Kansas City Chiefs and the platform that Derrick Thomas and I had with our foundation, we come together once a year to do this for a great cause.”
The event drew support from Chiefs president Clark Hunt, Red Coaters, ambassadors, and volunteers throughout the region. Smith acknowledged that rising food shortages made this year’s work more critical.
“With the food shortage, I hope we don’t leave anyone out who needs food,” Smith said. “That’s the most important thing.”
He added that the Chiefs’ community support remains a constant.
“It’s really, truly been a blessing,” Smith said. “Without the help of our community and how we come together with our Midwestern spirit, it’s amazing.”
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