Last week he had the world’s most-obsessed-over limb. Now, he has a win over a budding rival and an upcoming trip to the Super Bowl.
The ankle—that famous, concerning, inflamed ankle—had a day on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes limped and hobbled on it. But he also threw and dashed and spun on it. And, with no less than a third trip to the Super Bowl in the past four seasons at stake, the Chiefs turned to Mahomes and Mahomes turned … on that ankle, barreling toward glory and Super Bowl LVII.
Author: Michael
Though hobbled by a high ankle sprain, Patrick Mahomes came through for the Chiefs when they needed him, with perhaps the signature moment of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game coming on the QB’s final snap.
Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai lamented his penalty in the closing seconds of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game that put the Chiefs in position for Harrison Butker’s game-winning field goal.
KANSAS CITY — In the crucible of a tie game with a Super Bowl berth at stake, we witnessed the singular moment that lifted up one man as a hero and drove another man to tears.
This AFC Championship Game game goes into the record books as a 23-20 Kansas City Chiefs victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
But it goes into our memory as that scramble in the final 17 seconds by Patrick Mahomes. And that out of bounds push of Mahomes by Bengals linebacker Joseph Ossai that added a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.
The play defined the game. And, like it or not, the players.
Jay Glazer discussed whether Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will head to the New York Jets, the New York Giants’ free agency options, and breaks down Mike McCarthy’s future with the Dallas Cowboys.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid spent 14 mostly successful seasons leading the Eagles. Now they meet again, having each won a championship apart, in the Super Bowl.
Joel Klatt discussed Ohio State Buckeyes hiring former linebacker James Laurinaitis as a defensive GA. Joel believes that Laurinaitis can help transform the defense into a powerhouse like the offense is for wide receivers. He then discussed the Tennessee Volunteers giving Josh Huepel a contract extension after their 11-win season.
Joel Klatt discussed the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes bringing in new blood in quarterbacks and coordinators. He explained how these changes can evolve college football. Joel thinks Florida State, LSU, Clemson , Tennessee, Penn State & Oklahoma will be knocking at an opportunity to play in the CFP.
Kansas City. Philadelphia. Super Bowl LVII. The matchup is set, and we have early predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns for the big game.
Joseph Ossai, at his lowest moment in the NFL, faced the music. But he wasn’t alone. His teammates lifted him up, saying as much about the Bengals as any victory has.