Patrick Mahomes pulls out an honest assessment of Andy Reid against the Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys survived Kansas City Chiefs in the Week 13 Thanksgiving showdown, winning 31-28. Kansas City fell to 6-6 with Thursday’s loss as Dallas improved to 6-5-1.
The Chiefs got within field goal range of the Cowboys late in the fourth quarter, but multiple pass interference penalties helped extend Dallas’ game and held on Patrick Mahomes on the sideline. The The Chiefs committed a career-high five interference penalties in the second half.
Despite the disheartening loss, Andy Reid was impressed with his quarterback’s performance. “He bounced back. It’s hard to watch when you lose a game. But he battled,” Reed said after the narrow loss, per Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports.
Patrick Mahomes throws 4 TDs in Chiefs loss on Thanksgiving
Mahomes dissected a much-improved Cowboys defense, throwing for 261 yards and four touchdowns while adding three rushes for 30 yards. The two-time MVP made miraculous escapes, routinely dodging would-be tacklers before connecting with receivers down the field.
The elusiveness was necessary as the Chiefs lost both openers to injury against Dallas. Josh Simmons (wrist) and Jawan Taylor (elbow) were ruled out for the game, leaving Kansas City’s offensive line undermanned.
Still, Mahomes found three different receivers for touchdowns on Thursday. Rushie Rice led the way for the Chiefs, catching eight passes for 92 yards and two scores. The veteran signal caller also hit Travice Kelce and the Hollywood Browns in the end zone.
The Chiefs also made some uncharacteristic decisions in the Week 13 loss. At one point, Kansas City strung together four straight possessions and decided to punt the ball three times while trailing in the second half. Reid took responsibility for some unusual decisions in what could be a costly loss for Kansas City.
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