Patrick Mahomes Addresses Chiefs’ Special Team Woes In Disappointing Loss To Indianapolis Colts: “Tough Situations”

On Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs suffered a shocking defeat to the Indianapolis Colts, which garnered plenty of reactions from the fans and experts. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talked about many reasons for the loss, particularly the performance of the special team.

It is worth noting that the Chiefs’ special team, coached by Dave Toub, did not perform very well in the game against the Colts, which ultimately cost them the game. Despite the special team’s disappointing performance, Mahomes feels confident about them going forward into the season.

Patrick Mahomes talks about the Chiefs’ special team’s performance against the Colts

After the week 3 game, Mahomes talked about his growing pain and the performance of the special team at the press conference. He said, “I mean, I’m not expecting any growing pains… You obviously have new players. You know how everybody’s gonna respond in tough situations. You know we can learn from it. For me, I’m always going out there with the expectation that we are gonna win.“

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During the matchup, the special team players made some glaring mistakes, which proved costly for them in the end. Early in the game, Skyy Moore, Chiefs rookie, muffed a punt as it slid through his hands while he was trying to grab it. This missed opportunity lead to a Colts touchdown early in the game.

Chiefs backup kicker Matt Ammendola played the game replacing an injured Harrison Butker. Ammendola missed his first kick and missed an extra point. In the fourth quarter, the Chiefs had the chance to go 20-13 from 17-13. However, Ammendola missed a 34-yard field goal, which proved costly for them, as the Colts managed to score a game-winning touchdown.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, they tried to attempt a fake field goal, which was a bad mistake. Although it looked like a good attempt, Tommy Townsend’s pass did not reach tight end Noah Gray, which fell on the ground and became incomplete.

Mahomes will face Tom Brady next

Meanwhile, in the week 4 game, the Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a must-watch game. Bucs quarterback Tom Brady also lost in his week 3 game against the Packers. Moreover, he sustained a finger injury, which could force him out of the week 4 game against the Chiefs.

Meanwhile, Mahomes and the Chiefs will look to bounce back next week after a shock defeat. Also, the pressure will be there on the special team and the coach Dave Toub to deliver in tough situations.

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