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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Kansas City Chiefs won today’s game by a razor-thin margin over the Bills! Following the 27-24 victory, the Chiefs qualified for the AFC Championship. But, evidently, this was not an easy game for the Chiefs, per Patrick Mahomes. While the prime concern of today’s matchup was Josh Allen and the Bills’ defense, the star quarterback Mahomes without any hesitation considered Josh Allen a formidable contender.

The Chiefs have eliminated the Bills three times in the past four seasons. But despite these records, Mahomes genuinely remarked about Josh Allen’s squad in today’s showdown and the close competitive clash of today’s game. His statements showcased the respect and empathy from Mahomes’ side for the Bills as he also acknowledged his team’s efforts.

Patrick Mahomes’ perspective on today’s close clash

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The divisional showdown was a game-changer for the Chiefs as they embarked on the way to the AFC championship round for the sixth time in a row. While the QB was highly content with his team’s performance, barring a few errors from his end, Patrick Mahomes did not shy away from acknowledging the Bills for their incredible efforts in the game as well.

When asked about Josh Allen, Mahomes remarked, “A heck of a year, man; uh, I mean, I’ve been on the other side of that; it’s tough. You put in so much effort and worked every game up to play, and these playoff games, and he played his tail off.”

The emotions reflected Patrick Mahomes’ genuineness. And given that Josh Allen is one of the most incredible quarterbacks in NFL history, the reaction seemed only fair. His impressive offensive yards per game are 336.4, just behind Patrick Mahomes. Moreover, his startling 72-yard move and touchdowns added to the Bills lead.

Overall, he contributed three touchdowns for the team with 186 yards. However, Tyler Bass missing a crucial game-tying field goal attempt, eventually resulted in the divisional round game loss of 27-24. Nonetheless, one cannot deny that the Chiefs did put a record-breaking performance today. The Chiefs won the match based on their offensive and defensive prowess.

The team coordination was evident during the touchdowns and field goals of the Chiefs. Initially, they faced the challenge of the Bills’ rushing game, but they combated their loopholes—all thanks to Mahomes’ efficient passing and first-half performance that led to the victory. But, it was not Mahomes alone to be credited for the marvelous gameplay but the entire Chiefs’ squad, per the QB.

Mahomes appreciates his team!

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Patrick Mahomes achieved an impressive milestone, but he credited this win to his team and lavish environment. He said, “It’s always fun when you come together as a team and just be like you all versus everybody and get the win. So, it’s always great to be in a great environment and find a way to win.” Furthermore, the quarterback acknowledged the mistake that he made in the game. “I missed both the corner routes, one to Travis and one to NBS, but other than that, I thought we did a great job.”

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This comment highlights the quarterback’s humble and leadership attitude and how he accepts his mistake and takes that as a lesson to move forward. Moreover, apart from his incredible stats, Mahomes also made an impressive record as he passed Drew Brees for the 6th most TD passed with a tally of 38. What are your thoughts on Mahomes’ comment? Please let us know in the comments below.

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