Andy Reid comments on chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes ‘Ridiculous’ TD attempt That Fans Will Not Believe

Andy Reid Comments on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes ‘Ridiculous’ TD Attempt.

The subzero conditions during the Kansas City Chiefs‘ Wild Card round versus the Miami Dolphins did not hold quarterback Patrick Mahomes back. In the ice-cold winds, Mahomes completed 23-of-41 throws for 262 yards and a touchdown.

However, it was Mahomes’ 13-yard run in the third quarter that left fans shocked. He only needed 6 yards to gain the first down, but didn’t stop. Mahomes kept going before getting smacked down by Dolphins safety DeShon Elliot. During the collision, Mahomes’ frozen helmet shattered upon impact.

Speaking to reporters after their 26-7 win against the Dolphins, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed Mahomes not sliding and his missed running touchdown try.

“That was a tough one,” Reid remarked. “He was going to get a first down. And then they missed a tackle and then he somewhat got entangled in the washing machine. Once you go, you’re simply survival right there… His determination to win is ridiculous.”

Overall, “Pat had a nice day,” Reid said, noting how the Dolphins defense didn’t think he’d pass the ball so often in what was the fourth coldest game in NFL history. “Just right from the get-go, we were able to come out and sling it.” The Chiefs offensive line also protected Mahomes admirably, allowing zero sacks.

Patrick Mahomes’ connection with wide receiver Rashee Rice remains solid. The rookie caught 8 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown. “We knew that our opponent didn’t want to be out here in this cold as much as we did,” Rice told reporters. “We took it to the chin and showed our love for the game.”

Running back Isiah Pacheo was a force with 24 rushes for 89 yards and a score. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce concluded the night with seven catches for 71 yards.

“I was trying to get in that end zone. A young Pat would’ve got in,” the 28-year-old said. “I’m getting a little old. I try not to do it too often, but it’s playoff time. Sometimes you’ve got to put it on the line.”

Mahomes stayed in the game for two more snaps before the refs recognized a significant chunk of his helmet was missing. “I’m sure it had to do with it being really cold,” Mahomes. I didn’t realize it happened in the moment, but I went in the huddle and everybody was telling me. I was like, ‘I got ya’ll. But I’m not coming out of the game.’

“I’m hoping we scored, obviously we didn’t get in the end zone, but yeah. It was a first for me.” The two-time Super Bowl MVP also had problems getting the backup helmet on.

“We gotta talk about where we store the helmet because when I put it on, it was completely frozen,” Mahomes said. Eventually, the Chiefs were able to warm up the helmet and get it on his head.

Patrick Mahomes Said You Have to Be ‘Mentally Tough’ to Play Well in Freezing Temperatures
When playing in 40-degree temperatures or colder, Mahomes is 21-6 in his career, citing The Athletic. As for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, he’s 0-3 when the temperature is below 40 degrees, the Sporting News reported.

While Tagovailoa did his best to fight through the cold, the Chiefs defense did a good job of shutting the MVP candidate down. The Dolphins converted just 1-of-12 attempts on third down. Tagovailoa finished against Kansas City completing 51.3% of his passes for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Mahomes added, “It was cold, but you’ve got to be mentally tough enough to just say, ‘It’s not going to affect how we play; it’s not going to affect my effort.’ It wasn’t going to be like we were just going to run the ball. We ran the ball well, but at the same time, you have to pass the ball in order to have success in this league. I take that as a challenge.”

Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who collected 4 tackles and 2 passes defensed, was even more nasty when addressing the adverse weather. “We knew it was going to be a cold game and we knew they weren’t used to it,” Sneed said of the Dolphins. “We came out and punched them in the mouth. We saw blood.”