Patrick Mahomes' helmet cracks following hit from Dolphins player
Mahomes took a shot from DeShon Elliott on a run
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes used his legs a few times to pick up some extra yards for his team in a pivotal playoff matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night.
One shot at the end of a run in the third quarter cost him his helmet.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs heads to the sideline after his helmet was cracked in the AFC wild-card playoff against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Mahomes set up a 1st-and-goal with a 13-yard scramble. He tried to get in the end zone, forgoing the decision to play it safe and slide. He was met with a tackle from Dolphins defensive back DeShone Elliott. The crack of the two helmets made 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’s rules analyst Terry McAulay wondered why the clock stopped as they changed helmets.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Equipment change, they stopped the clock, he really should have to go out or they 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 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 an Isiah Pacheco run for no gain and two consecutive incomplete passes.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Up to that point, Mahomes was 19-of-34 with 213 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice. He also had 41 yards on the ground.
Rice was over 100 yards receiving with 3 minutes left in the third.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs runs with the ball in the AFC wild-card playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 13, 2024, in Kansas City. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The two teams were playing in sub-zero temperatures during the night. It was one of the coldest games ever played at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City won, 26-7.
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