Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes used his legs several times to get some extra yards for his team in a pivotal playoff matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night.
A shot late in a run in the third quarter cost him his helmet.
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The Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes heads to the sideline after his helmet was broken in the AFC Wild Card Playoff against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Mahomes set up a first and goal with a 13-yard run. He tried to reach the end zone, giving up the decision to play it safe and slide. He was met with a tackle by Dolphins defensive back DeShone Elliott. The cracking of the two hooves produced a loud noise that most of those watching on Peacock could hear.
The helmet-to-helmet hit caused Mahomes' helmet to crack. He exchanged helmets two plays later. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay wondered why the clock stopped when they changed helmets.
“Team change, they stopped the timer, he really has to come out or they'll take a timeout,” he said on the broadcast.
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The Chiefs failed to finish the drive in the end zone. Kansas City had to settle for a field goal after a scoreless run by Isiah Pacheco and two consecutive incomplete passes.
To that point, Mahomes had completed 19 of 34 with 213 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice. He also had 41 yards rushing.
Rice went for over 100 yards receiving with 3 minutes left in the third.
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The Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes runs the ball in the AFC Wild Card Playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The two teams played overnight in sub-zero temperatures. It was one of the coldest games ever played at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City won, 26-7.
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