Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed remorse on Monday for his behavior following the team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The Bills secured a 20-17 victory at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
In the final minute of the game, the Chiefs, trailing by three points, thought they had scored a potential game-winning touchdown through wide receiver Kadarius Toney. However, a penalty flag nullified the impressive touchdown, with officials determining that Toney was offsides before the snap, leading to Mahomes’ visible frustration. The quarterback, a two-time Super Bowl champion, had to be restrained by his team as he vehemently argued with the officials on the sidelines.
Despite the contentious moment, Mahomes acknowledged his regrettable actions during an appearance on “The Drive” with Carrington Harrison on 610 Sports Radio. He specifically expressed remorse for his lack of respect towards Bills quarterback Josh Allen after the game, recognizing that Allen was not responsible for the officiating decision.
In his statement, Mahomes admitted, “More than anything, I regret the way I acted towards Josh after the game because he had nothing to do with it. I was still hot and emotional, but you can’t do that, man. It’s not a great example for kids watching the game. I was more upset about that.”
Patrick Mahomes joined @cdotharrison on #TheDrive and explained that he regrets the way he reacted on the sideline following the offside call on Toney.
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— 610SportsKC (@610SportsKC) December 11, 2023
Mahomes attributed his emotional reaction to his deep passion for football but emphasized that it didn’t excuse his behavior in defeat. The quarterback went on to explain that while he went 25/43 for 271 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in the close loss to the Bills, he understands the need for better sportsmanship and setting a positive example, especially for young fans.
After starting the season with a 6-1 record, Mahomes and the Chiefs have faced challenges, losing four of their last six contests.
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