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What They Are Saying: Sammy Watkins sends Chiefs to the Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years, and former Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins played a big role in helping his Chiefs get there.

Watkins, who played for Clemson from 2011-’13, caught seven passes for 114 yards, including a game-clinching 60-yard touchdown reception in the Chiefs’ 35-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Here is what is being said about Watkins and his big game on Twitter.

How about Sammy Watkins? The former Clemson star has 7 catches for 117 yards and scored the game clinching touchdown to send the Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years.