The <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/influential-nfl-players-of-2021/" title="Influential NFL Players Of 2021″>Kansas City Chiefs also win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL’s Monday Night Game. However, quarterback superstar Patrick Mahomes causes a moment of shock for the reigning Super Bowl champion.
This game was really tough! The Kansas City Chiefs made another statement in the NFL’s Monday Night Game. The reigning Super Bowl champions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a thriller in overtime with 30:24 (3:0, 7:7, 0:10, 14:7, 6:0) and remain so this season given eight wins from eight games still undefeated.
The focal point in several respects: quarterback superstar Patrick Mahomes. The 29-year-old, who was responsible for three touchdowns in the end and put his team on the road to victory in overtime, caused a moment of shock at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
What had happened? When Mahomes threw for a touchdown, the exceptional director ran to the far right just before the end zone, giving the impression that he was heading for the end zone himself. But then Mahomes stopped and played to running back Samaje Perine – only to suddenly go down due to an apparent ankle injury.
Mahomes carried off the field – then the surprise
The result: Supervisors carried the quarterback off the field for an initial medical examination, and Mahomes’ replacement Carson Wentz was already ready to enter the game.
Just a few minutes later, the 29-year-old returned again – much to the astonishment of fans and commentators: “Nobody really expected that,” he said ESPN-Man Joe Buck. Mahomes gave the all-clear after the final whistle and explained the brief moment of shock for himself as follows: “I sprained my ankle last week, and now I sprained my ankle again.”
The game was ultimately decided by a touchdown by Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt after the Buccaneers forced overtime with a touchdown 27 seconds before the end of regulation time.
Hopkins trade is a success – Kelce is also strong
Star addition DeAndre Hopkins had previously impressed with two touchdowns for the Chiefs. The wide receiver was only signed around two weeks ago due to major injury concerns with the reigning Super Bowl champions. Travis Kelce caught 14 passes for 100 yards in front of his girlfriend Taylor Swift.
Chiefs fans probably don’t have to worry about the health of their quarterback. “You always fear the worst,” said Mahomes: “But after a short time I felt better. We’re having a short week, but I’ll recover and be back in action next week.”
With Sports Information Service (SID)
