When he retires, there’s no doubt that Tony Gonzalez will be lauded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history. But there’s a line on his resume that remains blank, because Gonzalez has yet to enjoy a victory in the NFL playoffs.
NFL Playoffs: Falcons’ Tony Gonzalez Looking For First Postseason Win Against Packers
Today, Gonzalez and the Falcons will aim for that first win in their divisional round game against the Packers — and there might be some Chiefs fans cheering along, like the folks at SB Nation’s Chiefs blog, Arrowhead Pride:
Tony Gonzalez was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1997 and promptly saw his team go 13-3 and secure a first round bye in the playoffs. Of course, the Chiefs went on to lose that game to the Denver Broncos, 14-10.
TG’s next playoff chance wouldn’t come until the 2003 season when the Chiefs started the season 9-0, finished 13-3 and again secured a first round playoff bye. They were one-and-done once again losing to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, 38-31.
His third career playoff game came following the 2006 season when the Chiefs backed into the playoffs before losing in the wildcard round to the Colts, 23-8.
Three chances, three playoff losses.
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Now that the Chiefs are out, I have to admit I’m cheering for the Falcons. I want TG to get his win.
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