Patrick Mahomes has been producing highlight plays since his days at Texas Tech, but he reached new heights on Saturday with a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in a preseason game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions.
Mahomes has been working on this unique skill for years during Chiefs training camp, and after years of preparation, he was finally able to perform the trick play in a live game.
Check out this video of his exceptional behind-the-back throw against the Lions that went viral on social media channels during a preseason exhibition at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.
Fans across the country were stunned that Mahomes completed the pass and took to Twitter to share their thoughts about the reigning Super Bowl MVP’s latest achievement.
Take a look below at some of the key reactions to this remarkable play.
I don’t care about the Colts safety situation anymore because honestly, as long as he’s playing, it doesn’t matter. https://t.co/NnPicYZBSe
— Jared (@Jared_Lantz) August 17, 2024