Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes carried out one other magnificent magic monitor within the NFL divisional spherical in opposition to the Texans.
And like every nice magician, we’re left questioning how he did it.
The 2-time league MVP accomplished a ridiculous 11-yard landing to his favourite goal, tight finish Travis Kelce, whereas falling to the turf on third down.
Texans defensive deal with Mario Edwards Jr. disengaged from his blocker and tried to carry Mahomes down as he stepped into the pocket. Earlier than being taken down for a sack, Mahomes flung the ball into the top zone, the place Kelce stood between two defenders.
The rating expanded Kansas Metropolis’s result in eight, 20-12, after Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed an additional level on Houston’s earlier possession that may have tied the sport at 13.
The play is the most recent in Mahomes’ exceptional historical past of doing simply sufficient when obligatory and turning one thing out of nothing.
He has a penchant for making big performs when the Chiefs want them essentially the most, and Mahomes started Kansas Metropolis’s pursuit of a 3rd consecutive Tremendous Bowl trophy by including one other exhibit to his rising assortment.
