After a big win that gave the Kansas City Chiefs a boost of confidence, Patrick Mahomes entered the press conference in a relaxed mood and wasn’t afraid to crack jokes. The focus was on a daring fourth-down play where the Chiefs used a trick play to fool the defense.

Patrick Mahomes Roasted Himself While Explaining Origins of Profane Trick Play

Top “Acting” Skills

When asked about the secret to making the dribble so natural, Mahomes wittily replied: “I think it comes from all the State Farm commercials I’ve done. It’s part of the acting skill to make the opposing defense relax a little bit.”

However, the Chiefs’ QB was quick to praise Matt Nagy, who came up with the idea of ​​using hard counts combined with acting to his advantage. “We ended up having to do it. The offensive line has done a great job of holding people back, and Kareem Hunt has been a gold standard in those situations,” Mahomes said.

The Connection With Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy

The game also saw great chemistry between Mahomes and his targets. He specifically mentioned the back-shoulder touchdown throw to Rashee Rice, a skill the two had been working on all summer. “In that situation, the ball has to go into the end zone. I had a one-on-one with Rashee and we did it just like in the preseason,” he said.

As for rookie Xavier Worthy, Mahomes was full of praise for his tackling ability, not just his pure speed. Mahomes recounted a situation where he intended to throw to Rice but ended up making a no-look pass to Worthy. “He may be skinny, but he catches tackles. He’s more than just a speed player,” Mahomes asserted.

Defense Creates Momentum for Attack

Another key point is Mahomes’ trust in the defense. He admits that good defenses give him the confidence to make risky throws. “It gives me the confidence to make some of the throws that I sometimes try to make because I know the defense is going to stop them,” he said.

Towards Stability

While pleased with the win and the “revival” of offensive diversity, Mahomes kept his feet on the ground. He emphasized that the current record is not where the team wants to stop. “This is a great step in the right direction, but we have to continue to build as a team,” Mahomes concluded. With the consistent brilliance of Travis Kelce, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster and the new elements, the Chiefs are showing that they are ready to get back on track in the strongest way.