Patrick Mahomes: «We are winning, but I need to play better»
23 september 2024 в 16:13
The Sunday evening football match was anything but boring when the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons faced off. A week after the Falcons defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in a huge victory, Atlanta tried to outpace Kansas City in the final minutes. After a tense game, the Chiefs emerged victorious with a score of 22−17.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes admitted that he struggled throughout the game, but the team’s victory improved their record to 3−0 this season.
«It helps when you have a defense that has been there in those moments before and is able to make those important plays», - said Patrick, 29, after the game, according to ESPN. «It's a team game, and we’re winning games, and I feel like we’re getting better and better every week».
As the Chiefs fought to maintain a wider advantage against the Falcons, the quarterback acknowledged that he — and the team — «didn't play well» in the last three games of the season.
The total number of yards Patrick Mahomes ran was between 18.5 and 19.5 yards today. In the final stretch of the game, Mahomes ran 30 yards.
Three knees later, Mahomes loses 13 yards to stay within his overall limit 😭
OUCH.
«We didn’t play well, I mean, really, all three games», - Patrick told reporters. «We were able to win, [and] that speaks to the character of the team, the toughness, how we’ve been in these situations before. But I’ll say — especially on offense and myself, I feel like I didn’t play very well».
The two-time Super Bowl champion explained that his disappointment with his overall game is not a «statistical thing».
«I just feel like I’m missing opportunities when they’re there, and not throwing the ball where I want to», - he explained. «Fortunately for me, I’m not playing my best football, and we’re still winning. I need to get better to make the offense better».
Patrick is not the only player who has struggled this season. His teammate and friend Travis Kelce also faced difficulties, which he was asked about after the last game.
«It's incredible because the respect that teams have for Travis is incredible, and it’s well deserved», - noted Patrick. «We call a lot of plays for Travis, and it’s like, two or three (defenders) go to him. It’s great that he wants to impact the game, but he wants to win at the end of the day. I’ll do everything I can to keep feeding him the ball when he’s there, when he’s open»
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes admitted that he struggled throughout the game, but the team’s victory improved their record to 3−0 this season.
«It helps when you have a defense that has been there in those moments before and is able to make those important plays», - said Patrick, 29, after the game, according to ESPN. «It's a team game, and we’re winning games, and I feel like we’re getting better and better every week».
As the Chiefs fought to maintain a wider advantage against the Falcons, the quarterback acknowledged that he — and the team — «didn't play well» in the last three games of the season.
The total number of yards Patrick Mahomes ran was between 18.5 and 19.5 yards today. In the final stretch of the game, Mahomes ran 30 yards.
Three knees later, Mahomes loses 13 yards to stay within his overall limit 😭
OUCH.
«We didn’t play well, I mean, really, all three games», - Patrick told reporters. «We were able to win, [and] that speaks to the character of the team, the toughness, how we’ve been in these situations before. But I’ll say — especially on offense and myself, I feel like I didn’t play very well».
The two-time Super Bowl champion explained that his disappointment with his overall game is not a «statistical thing».
«I just feel like I’m missing opportunities when they’re there, and not throwing the ball where I want to», - he explained. «Fortunately for me, I’m not playing my best football, and we’re still winning. I need to get better to make the offense better».
Patrick is not the only player who has struggled this season. His teammate and friend Travis Kelce also faced difficulties, which he was asked about after the last game.
«It's incredible because the respect that teams have for Travis is incredible, and it’s well deserved», - noted Patrick. «We call a lot of plays for Travis, and it’s like, two or three (defenders) go to him. It’s great that he wants to impact the game, but he wants to win at the end of the day. I’ll do everything I can to keep feeding him the ball when he’s there, when he’s open»
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