The Kansas City Chiefs were once again able win a close game in the final seconds and again it was Patrick Mahomes leading the way, as his huge 33-yard run in the final minute of the fourth quarter helped set up Spencer Shrader's game-winning field goal as time expired.
The Chiefs had a first-and-10 from their own 45 yard line with 48 seconds left in a tie game when Mahomes decided to tuck it and run. He was able to slide through the defense and down the left sideline for the huge gain.
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky broke down the play on Monday morning and pointed out the brilliant moves by Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson that helped turn it into a big gain. First, Watson saw that Mahomes was going to run it so he turned back and blocked one defender. Then he was able to seal off another defender, giving Mahomes more room to run.
Orlovsky nailed it by saying: "Effort matters. Always has, always will."
Tape never lies @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/GNL2N69ih9
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) November 25, 2024
Fans rightfully loved Watson's effort on that key play:
Justin Watson may not be a huge play maker but he is definitely a difference maker. This is incredible https://t.co/0PBNmfxoGQ
— It’s Jodi Newsome (@ItsJodiNewsome) November 25, 2024
Glue Guys are important. These plays don't happen by accident. https://t.co/oeFGKB8ofq
— Daniel Harms🏈 (@InHarmsWay19) November 25, 2024
Stuff like this is why Justin Watson continues to get snaps https://t.co/ngrw93pzUd
— Charles (Dynasty CHAMP Chuck) (@cpenn4thewin) November 25, 2024
I didn’t see the first block in real time. That’s good stuff and explains why he’s on the field so much. https://t.co/69j3twsPmQ
— Quarrels Omenihu (@emceereach) November 25, 2024
A Justin Watson respect post! Just a football guy making winning plays. https://t.co/580DlkoxhS
— Robby Baber (@rlbaber22) November 25, 2024
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as New Video Shows Chiefs WR’s Brilliant Moves on Patrick Mahomes’s Heroic Run.
