On Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left NFL fans and defenders in disbelief with his 33-yard run against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs were leading 14-12 at the end of the third quarter when the reigning NFL MVP decided to pull off yet another masterpiece.
Patrick Mahomes’ Run vs. 49ers Goes Viral
Mahomes’ run had everything: faking multiple passes, tight-roping the sideline, and leaving defenders in the dust. He showed acceleration, agility, and vision, capping off the drive with a short run on 4th-and-goal.
"How did he do that?!"
Appropriate reaction after this Mahomes 33-yard run 😱
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NFL fans went gaga over him, with one fan tweeting on X:
“This is BS! Justice for defenders!”
Another fan couldn’t help but compare Mahomes to Tom Brady, saying, “Tom is like dang it I couldn’t do that.”
NFL fans couldn’t get enough, with one joking, “Mahomes out here running faster than the speed of my last relationship ending.”
Another simply declared, “That was pure magic!”
“Crazy pump fakes, fooled everyone,” mentioned one fan.
“He always finds a way to get fantasy points,” quipped one X user.
Another wrote: “Should be ILLEGAL!!”
Another noted, “The foot work was impeccable.”
The 29-year-old had one of his worst passing games against the 49ers, but Mahomes — being Mahomes — found another way to make his presence felt. The Chiefs secured a 28-18 victory at Levi’s Stadium, keeping the NFL superstar undefeated in five starts against the 49ers.
Mahomes’ 33-yard dash was the longest of his career, proving that even after years of highlights, he still has new tricks up his sleeve.
The 6-0 Chiefs remain the NFL’s only undefeated team after Week 7. After their gritty win over San Francisco, the Kansas City QB was all smiles, even despite some hiccups along the way. Mahomes faced a tough challenge from the 49ers’ defense, throwing two interceptions and marking six straight games with a pick.
Mahomes and the Chiefs offense struggled to find their usual rhythm, as Kansas City missed the services of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who was sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
“It’s not just about the stats and the light show,” Mahomes said post-game. “It’s about playing team football.”
The Chiefs’ versatility and determination to win shone through as their defense took control. They forced three interceptions from 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy.
Mahomes praised the team’s ability to execute, adding, “Until we get better throwing the ball, it’s nice to know we’ve got a great running game and a defense that can step up.”
Defensively, Kansas City was lights out, holding San Francisco to just 310 total yards, a far cry from their season average of 420 yards per game. Head coach Andy Reid was thrilled, noting that the defense’s three turnovers led to 14 crucial points.
Mahomes’ 33-yard run was a highlight, and while he jokingly credited his “dad bod” for the play, it capped off a hard-fought win.
