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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reflects on clutch fourth-quarter scramble: ‘You’ve got to make the play’

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reflects on clutch fourth-quarter scramble: ‘You’ve got to make the play’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ winning feeling is back after holding off the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. Patrick Mahomes spoke with reporters after the game, reflecting on his scramble to set up the game-winning field goal.

“[The Panthers were in] man coverage, they got into a type of like match zone,” Mahomes explained. “They covered up our routes, and I got out to the left, and at that point [in] the game, yards were more important than getting out of bounds.

“So, with the three time-outs, I tried just to cut through… and I think it was Justin Watson. Obviously, [on] the video… [it was] a great block. I think it was him, and I was able to [run past] him, and I was able to get down the field and get out of bounds. I kind of fumbled out of bounds, but I got out of bounds, so I got us in football range.”

Mahomes scrambled for 34 yards in the final seconds of regulation to set up Spencer Shrader’s game-winner. The reigning Super Bowl MVP had another three-touchdown performance and explained his mindset during late-game situations.

“Yeah, I think it’s just certain times in games… It’s not like a pre-plan, that stuff. It’s just whenever it comes down to it. You’ve got to make the play,” Mahomes said. “I feel like I try to go out there and make the play, and that’s why I feel like it happens kind of later in games sometimes and in the playoffs, it’s you don’t want to slide, you have to put your body kind of out there knowing that you can take hits and stuff like that. But we’ve been able to make some big runs in big moments.”

Mahomes and the Chiefs have a quick turnaround for Week 13 on ‘Black Friday’ against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes credits his ‘Dad Bod’ for touchdown scramble vs. 49ers

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes credits his ‘Dad Bod’ for touchdown scramble vs. San Francisco 49ers | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters about his ‘Truck-stick’ touchdown run during Sunday’s postgame press conference after victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

“I actually lowered my shoulder to absorb the hit, right there in the end zone, and that ‘Dad Bod’ man just had enough weight on me where he went down,” said Mahomes. “So it wasn’t like I was initially trying to seek out contact. I was trying to absorb it and get in the end zone.”

Mahomes scrambled between his offensive linemen and lowered his shoulder to bowl over 49ers defensive back Malik Mustapha to extend the Chiefs lead in the second half. The reigning Super Bowl MVP reflected on the last time he lowered his shoulder for contact in a football game.

“The last time I lowered my shoulder was against Iowa State, and I had an AC sprain,” said Mahomes. Iowa State beat me by 55-56 points, so I stayed away from that.”

When asked if he’d attempt that move again, Mahomes kept the door open, just not for the regular season.

“I was going to try just to get the first down, and I haven’t seen the play, but the dude either overran it, or I got a little bit of a block there. So once I got to the side, it opened up, and I was able to get down there,” said Mahomes. “I thought about cutting it back, but I’ll save that playoffs. Right now, (I’ll) continue to run out of bounds.”

The ‘Dad Bod’ is officially a weapon for Mahomes as the Chiefs remain undefeated and head into Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

WATCH: C.J. Beathard muscles his way into end zone for Jaguars’ first touchdown vs. Steelers

C.J. Beathard made an incredible effort on this play, and may have delivered the #Jaguars their first win of the new season against the #Steelers

It’s been smooth sailing in east Florida for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they look to get their first preseason win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a tight first half, the team kept their foot on the gas in the third and fourth quarters, eventually forcing a safety and scoring their first touchdown of the day on a slick scramble by veteran quarterback C.J. Beathard.

Watch the scoring play for yourself here, with attention to the brawn required for Beathard to muscle his way into the end zone with the final push to the goal line:

The touchdown put Jacksonville up by eight points in the fourth quarter, extending the lead they established when they forced Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph to take a safety on an intentional grounding penalty earlier in the second half. They’re in the driver’s seat of this game, and if the defense can continue to hold their line against Pittsburgh’s backups, it could give the Jaguars their first (unofficial) win of the 2022 campaign.

Beathard’s scramble-and-score isn’t enough to crown his team by any means, but it is a reason for celebration in a game where scoring has been a premium. The Jaguars are punching above their weight against a Steelers squad that is likely to be a playoff contender if their quarterback situation plays out favorably in the regular season.

Jacksonville fans are ready for any good news they can get about their team’s hopes this season, and the gritty effort by Beathard is sure to get the blood flowing for the Duval County faithful.