Patrick Mahomes Says Chiefs Aren’t Afraid to Use QB Sneak

Patrick Mahomes has firmly stated that he is not afraid to run a quarterback sneak for the Kansas City Chiefs, despite head coach Andy Reid's history of reluctance to use the play. The issue has come to light following the Chiefs' loss to the Denver Broncos, where they failed to score on four attempts from the one-yard line and surrendered a 24-13 lead in the fourth quarter, ultimately falling 28-24.

Reid has been criticized for not utilizing quarterback sneaks since Mahomes dislocated his kneecap during a successful attempt against Denver in 2019. During a third-and-goal situation against the Broncos, Reid opted to hand off to Kenneth Walker III instead of attempting a sneak, which Mahomes has now clarified would not deter him from taking the risk if it improved the team's chances of winning.

Mahomes emphasized his willingness to put his body on the line, stating, "I'm going to do whatever it takes to win." He acknowledged the importance of the coaching decision, saying, "If I do that, it better work." Mahomes also revealed that the Chiefs have included quarterback sneaks in their game plans but modify the play based on the defensive formation at the line of scrimmage.

The controversy surrounding Reid's decision-making has resurfaced due to the Chiefs' recent goal-line struggles, reigniting the debate about the effectiveness of short-yardage play calling. Despite the loss, the Chiefs remain 5-2 in the season and will face the New York Jets in their next game.