“Amazing to watch”: Tom Brady Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Helmet Break Incident During Frigid Chiefs-Dolphins Wild Card Showdown

In a recent podcast with Larry Fitzgerald, the lead color commentator, Tom Brady shared his insight about the latest unusual happening on the field. In the thrilling wild-card playoff showdown against the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes got in a high-impact collision resulting in a visible hole in Mahomes’ protective gear.

Sharing his insights from the incident, Brady commented in his Let’s Go podcast stating, “Amazing to watch and amazing if you love football”. The former New England Patriots QB highlighted the extreme weather conditions at Arrowhead Stadium that led to Mahomes’ helmet falling apart. 

Tom Brady appreciates Patrick Mahomes’ helmet setback 

The frigid temperature of -4 degrees at kickoff marked the NFL’s fourth-coldest game on record. As someone who has been a cold-weather QB for the majority of his career, Brady highlighted how it has been difficult for the players to battle in icy conditions. He stated, “You have a 100 degree temperature difference in real field”. 

Amidst a not-so-satisfactory streak this season, the QB found himself navigating uncharted territory both in terms of the weather and an unforeseen equipment setback. On a second-and-7, he scrambled right, and gained 13 yards only to collide helmet-to-helmet with Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott. Due to the impact, a piece got dislodged from Mahome’s crown. Refused to be deterred by the helmet mishap, the elite QB drove Kansas City to victory with a lead of 26-7.   

Frigid wild card kick-off

The Kansas City Chiefs wild card face-off against the Miami Dolphins witnessed some unforgettable moments. One of them being, the brutal wind chill of -20 degrees that left Andy Reid, the Chiefs’ head coach, with a frozen mustache. Another was Mahomes’ impressive performance landing an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Rashee Rice. With eight receptions for 130 yards, Rice played a significant role in ushering in the victory for the Chiefs. 

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Brady was left amazed by Mahomes’ stellar performance on the icy fields, bringing back memories of some of his best performances under extreme weather conditions. He has played six games when the temperature was below 20 degrees and has gone 5-1 in those contests revealing his resilience and athletic prowess. In 2017, December 31, Brady completed 18 of 37 passes and two touchdowns at minus 2 degree temperature.

Beyond the stats and accolades, Mahomes’ challenge transcended the usual battles on the football field. His comeback leading his squad to victory served as a testament to the QB’s ability to perform and lead under pressure. 

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