Patrick Mahomes credit his ‘dad bod’ for viral landing vs. 49ers

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scored his first speeding landing in 32 video games final week within the Tremendous Bowl rematch towards the San Francisco 49ers. 

Throughout that scamper from a yard out, Mahomes was met by a 49ers defender who tried to sort out him earlier than he crossed the aim line. 

That participant shortly became a meme, as Mahomes bulldozed him to the turf as he walked in for six factors. 

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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scores a landing over San Francisco 49ers security Malik Mustapha (6) within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Photographs)

Forward of the Chiefs’ matchup towards the Las Vegas Raiders on the highway Sunday, Mahomes was requested about that second. 

Mahomes credited his “dad bod.”

“I truly lowered my shoulder to soak up the hit, proper there ultimately zone, and that ‘dad bod,’ man, simply had sufficient weight on me the place he went down,” Mahomes mentioned. “So, it wasn’t like I used to be initially attempting to hunt out contact. I used to be attempting to soak up it and get ultimately zone.”

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Both method, Malik Mustapha was dropped by Mahomes, who stared down at his opponent together with his teammates celebrating the rating. 

Mahomes’ efforts led to a different Chiefs win, and so they stay the one undefeated group within the NFL.

Nevertheless, it’s been a tough go for Mahomes within the move recreation. He threw two extra interceptions final week and totaled simply 154 yards on 16 of 27 passing. 

The Chiefs is not going to complain concerning the outcomes. However Mahomes leads the league in interceptions with eight, and he has simply six passing touchdowns. 

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scores a landing towards San Francisco 49ers security Malik Mustapha (6) within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Photographs)

Kansas Metropolis this week traded for former Tennessee Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who not solely provides a veteran presence, however can probably step into Rashee Rice’s function as the highest goal for Mahomes. 

Rice is out for the yr after Mahomes barreled into his leg whereas making an attempt a sort out after an interception towards the Los Angeles Chargers. Rice suffered a season-ending damage, and the Chiefs have relied on Juju Smith-Schuster amongst others, to assist get the ball downfield. 

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scores a landing towards San Francisco 49ers security Malik Mustapha (6) within the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Photographs)

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In head coach Andy Reid’s offensive scheme, anybody can slot in and produce, which has been the case in previous weeks. And Reid mentioned there shall be no easing in Hopkins, who is predicted to play Sunday towards the Raiders. 

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