The frustration of the Patrick Mahomes squad is real! The Chiefs could not secure a victory against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16, resulting in a shocking 20-14 loss at Arrowhead Stadium this Christmas. This unexpected defeat prevented the team from clinching the AFC West for the eighth consecutive year. Furthermore, tempers flared on the sidelines as Mahomes found it hard to control his emotions. Surprisingly, this act displays a sense of care for Mahomes, per his recent lines.
This season has been a tad daunting for the Chiefs. They have lost some of the crucial matchups this season. Moreover, it marked one of the worst performances in Mahomes’ seven-year career and led to some controversy. One is when he yelled at his O-line during the matchup with the Raiders. But he hinted it wasn’t a fight in his recent public appearances.
Mahomes hates to lose!
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The Chiefs joined a press conference to discuss their team’s recent performance and concerns regarding the Raiders. During the meeting, the panelists questioned Mahomes’ frustration, as it seemed to exceed his usual level of intensity, leading to various speculations. However, Mahomes had an interesting take on the situation, stating that he doesn’t like losing and that his frustration is an act to show that he cares about the team and the game. He said, “I don’t think I like losing. So, I think anybody can be frustrated when they lose.”
Moreover, when asked about the sideline outburst, he wanted to motivate the team to improve in the upcoming matchups. He added, “I think of it as a way of showing care.” The two-time MVP appeared visibly distressed when the Chief’s offensive lineman struggled on Christmas. He was spotted yelling at them. Similarly, he seemed upset with the officials when Kadarius Toney was called offside during the team’s loss against the Buffalo Bills. However, Mahomes and even Travis Kelce were spotted in a similar situation in a matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Kelce had an outburst!
Travis Kelce couldn’t check his emotions during the matchup against the Raiders. During the first quarter, the Chief reached only 121 offensive yards. The Chief’s performance in the first quarter fell short, leading some fans to boo the team. In frustration, Kelce was caught on camera slamming his helmet to the ground on the sidelines. Later on, head coach Andy Reidy and Patrick Mahomes calmed him down.
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Moreover, in the “New Heights” podcast, Kelce hinted at his frustration: “That’s frustrating when you know you got the guys, and you got everybody that you need, and things just aren’t going your way.” The emotion is fair because the team has won the Super Bowl for the past few years, but things aren’t going the same way with the reigning champions this time. What are your thoughts on this?
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