Mahomes' best throws from a dazzling Week 1 performance
The Kansas City Chiefs' offense is going to be dangerous in 2018.
Kicking off the campaign in style, Patrick Mahomes dominated the Los Angeles Chargers en route to a 38-28 victory. The strong-armed passer completed 15 of 27 attempts for 256 yards and four touchdowns against the NFL's No. 3-ranked pass defense from 2017.
Mahomes' stat line was impressive, but he passed the eye test as well, delivering a number of jaw-dropping throws. It's safe to say the second-year pro has lived up to the hype thus far.
Here are a few of his best plays against the Chargers on Sunday:
Yo Tyreek is fast and all but this throw from Mahomes is spectacular. Sidearm zinger under pressure. pic.twitter.com/GqTAF0q0WT
- Tom Martin (@TomKCTV5) September 9, 2018
Mahomes' first touchdown of the afternoon was a 58-yarder to Tyreek Hill. The speedy wideout did most of the work, but the young pivot launched a rocket in stride.
The @PatrickMahomes5 & @cheetah connection is too much fun "
- NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2018
: CBS #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/xWQslihFEo
The Chiefs quarterback was also effective under pressure. Here he delivers a strike to Hill with a defender diving at his legs.
With Patrick Mahomes II, every member of the Chiefs is a deep threat, even Anthony Sherman. #sausagesizzlin pic.twitter.com/UA1XObI4bn
- Clay Wendler (@ClayWendler) September 9, 2018
Mahomes offers more than just a strong arm. In the third quarter, he tosses a pinpoint 36-yard touchdown pass to fullback Anthony Sherman, who got loose on a wheel route.
Mahomes throwing on the run is still probably where he's most comfortable, which is scary pic.twitter.com/DcRRq9jc9s
- Tom Martin (@TomKCTV5) September 9, 2018
The Hill-Mahomes connection could not be stopped Sunday. Here, the dynamic duo connect for another big gain, with the young quarterback showing off his ability to throw on the run.
Great catch by Watkins but that is a tiny window Mahomes zinged it into. pic.twitter.com/ekfcHEd2Dh
- Clay Wendler (@ClayWendler) September 9, 2018
Sammy Watkins makes an impressive catch on this play, but Mahomes zips the ball past two defenders, putting the ball where only his receiver could haul it in.
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