Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu called his interceptions in text message to D.J. Swearinger

Kansas City Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu was the lone defensive bright spot in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Mathieu vociferously made his presence known, three snaps into the game, notching his first interception of the season. He took the interception 34 yards to the house for six points, his third career interception returned for a score in the NFL. He wasn’t done there, however. Two drives later, Mathieu got another interception off of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.

As it turns out, these two interceptions weren’t just by chance. Former NFL safety D.J. Swearinger hit up Mathieu via text message ahead of the game with a little pregame pep talk. Swearinger predicted the two interceptions for Mathieu and the Chiefs’ safety called his shot.

“Give me one tonight my boy,” Swearinger wrote. “U owe YaSelf 2 of em! And one to the crib.”

“More glory!!! Going to get that tonight brudda,” Mathieu responded.

What happened next? Well, Mathieu’s word is his bond. He went out and got those two interceptions, including the pick-six, just as he said he would. After the game, he called some attention to the interaction and his love for Swearinger too.

It just goes to show you, when you put your mind to something in this league, you’re more than capable of doing it. Hopefully, Mathieu can spread some of that wisdom throughout the team this week. They’ll surely need it after the gut-wrenching loss to the Ravens on Sunday night.

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