Patrick Mahomes’s Football Tantrum
By Nicole Schuman for PRNews
On the evening of Dec. 10, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attempted to lead his team to a late-game comeback victory against the Buffalo Bills. It certainly looked like the Bills would suffer another heartbreaking loss as Mahomes launched a pass to tight end Travis Kelce, who lateraled the ball to wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who took the ball into the endzone for a touchdown.
However, an official threw a flag at the start of the play, signaling an offensive offsides penalty by Toney and calling the play moot. The Chiefs had several other attempts to score on the drive, but could not convert, sealing the victory for Buffalo with less than a minute left in the game.
Mahomes could be seen on the sideline, spiking his helmet, and yelling at anyone who would listen regarding the offensive offsides call—a surprising scene for a guy who’s seen as a cool, calm, consummate professional and leader—not just in the football world, but as a public figure with multiple corporate endorsements.
Mahomes’s wild sideline behavior continued as the teams shook hands after the game, with Bills quarterback Josh Allen coming to midfield to greet Mahomes. However, microphones picked up Mahomes’ continued ranting of the call, during what normally constitutes a good sportsmanship opportunity for a pat on the back. Allen, a friend of Mahomes off the field, patted the rattled athlete on his chest and walked away as the tirade continued.
Fans and sports pundits alike expressed their displeasure for Mahomes’s reaction on social media, talk shows and through many, many mocking memes. He remained a topic of conversation for the next 24-hour news cycle.
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