Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed reporters after Saturday’s victory over the Houston Texans. He immediately praised his team’s performance for going undefeated at home during the regular season and the grit of his quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.
“Yeah, I didn’t think he’d (Mahomes) be able to run like that or would run like that, but yeah, he did a great job of following it as well,” said Reid. “But yeah, no, he had that mindset right from the get-go out that he was gonna be out there and doing so. He didn’t miss a beat. He practiced every rep.”
Mahomes didn’t seem bothered by the high ankle sprain he suffered last week against the Cleveland Browns, which initially caused concern for his availability for Saturday’s game. He rushed for a touchdown to start the game and threw for another score to contribute to the victory, earning even more respect from his head coach.
“He’s (Mahomes) so tough and mentally and physically,” said Reid. “You just get used to it, but most guys don’t come back from that like he did. But he set his mind to it, then jumped in that training room and stayed there. They worked on him, and they did a great job with that, our trainers. Most guys don’t do that. It sends a message to the whole team. Our guys, our leaders, are good in that way. They try to play through things like that.”
Reid will rest well knowing that Mahomes will have a few extra days of treatment before their Christmas Day showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.