Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes fumbles a handoff from Isiah Pacheco during the Christmas Day loss to the Raiders. Coach Andy Reid said that loss served as a wake-up call and put the Chiefs on the path to Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images/TNS
By D. Orlando Ledbetter Atlanta Journal-Constitution LAS VEGAS — To reach the NFL’s ultimate game, two things must be in place for a franchise. You…