Overview
- Dallas beat Kansas City 31–28 on Thursday, giving head coach Brian Schottenheimer a sentimental win over his late father's former team.
- Schottenheimer said the Hunt family looked after Marty Schottenheimer when he was sick and that he holds them in high regard.
- He highlighted longstanding Kansas City roots, including playing at Blue Valley High, a year at the University of Kansas, and working on the Chiefs’ staff in 1998 under his father.
- He said he keeps a football card of Marty in his pocket during games and talks to him in tense moments to stay grounded.
- Following the game, Tavia Hunt posted public birthday wishes to Schottenheimer’s son Sutton and Ava Hunt shared a selfie with him, reflecting cordial ties between the families.