Patrick Mahomes Takes Charge Again

After the 49ers ran just three plays and punted, Mahomes needed just six plays to advance the Chiefs to the San Francisco 5-yard line. A perfectly placed 38-yard pass to Sammy Watkins along the right sideline was the drive’s pivotal play. A 5-yard reception by running back Damien Williams gave Kansas City a 24-20 lead.

The reeling 49ers never mounted another serious threat, and the Chiefs tacked on a final score when Williams dashed 38 yards around the left end for the game’s final score.

“You know, Pat gets this look on his face when we’re down late in games,” Kansas City Coach Andy Reid said afterward. “It’s like he’s thinking, ‘Hurry up, I need to get back out there and do something about this.’ And I love that part of him.

“You can’t teach that.”

Reid paused.

“But let me tell you,” he said, “you sure do want it on your team.”

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/sports/football/patrick-mahomes-comeback-super-bowl.html?emc=rss&partner=rss