In Sunday’s Week 7 matchup, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes executed a play that completely fooled CBS announcers Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, and likely the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense. The second quarter saw the Chiefs facing a critical 4th-and-1, and Mahomes’ pre-snap actions left everyone guessing his next move.
Mahomes Deceives Defense with Brilliant Fake Snap, Outsmarts Raiders for Key First Down
Mahomes sent tight end Travis Kelce and running back Brashard Smith in motion while muttering expletives, creating the impression he might simply try to draw the Raiders offside or commit a penalty. The announcers, particularly Romo, expected a fake rather than an actual attempt to gain the first down.
Patrick Mahomes (NFL)Contrary to expectations, Mahomes handed the ball to running back Kareem Hunt, who easily picked up the first down. The play highlighted Mahomes’ ability to maintain composure, read the defense, and turn a seemingly routine situation into a strategic success.
Mahomes Leads Chiefs to Dominant 31-0 Victory with Precision Passing and Team Effort
Throughout the game, Mahomes continued to impress, completing 26 of 35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns. Kansas City cruised to a 31-0 victory, and Mahomes was rested after the third quarter, replaced by Gardner Minshew II.
Nine different Chiefs players recorded receptions, with Rashee Rice returning from a six-game suspension and a torn ACL to catch seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Marquise Brown contributed the other touchdown catch. Defensively, Kansas City stifled the Raiders, limiting quarterback Geno Smith to 67 passing yards and rookie Ashton Jeanty to just 21 rushing yards.
