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Cris Collinsworth has never seen Patrick Mahomes like this as Chiefs get throttled

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Richter, E. (2026, October 26). Cris Collinsworth has never seen Patrick Mahomes like this as Chiefs get throttled. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/26/sports/cris-collinsworth-has-never-seen-patrick-mahomes-like-this-as-chiefs-get-throttled/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-26 · by Erich Richter

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During a recent NFL game, NBC broadcaster Cris Collinsworth expressed unusual criticism towards Patrick Mahomes, noting Mahomes's visibly frustrated and defeated demeanor after the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a significant loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The article highlights that Mahomes struggled under pressure, facing it on 53 percent of his dropbacks, leading to just 165 passing yards with no touchdowns and an interception in a 20-3 defeat. Post-game, Mahomes acknowledged the team's youth and the need for improved readiness, hinting at potential roster changes as the trade deadline approaches.
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On Sunday, during a 20-3 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, NBC broadcaster Cris Collinsworth observed an unusually frustrated Patrick Mahomes, unlike his typically awe-struck commentary on the Chiefs quarterback. Mahomes appeared visibly upset after failing to lead Kansas City to a touchdown drive against the Super Bowl champions. Collinsworth noted that Mahomes exhibited a "can't believe this is happening" look following a fumble recovery earlier in the game. Mahomes faced pressure on 19 of 36 dropbacks, which is one of the highest rates of his career, highlighting struggles with the offensive line and supporting cast. The quarterback hinted at frustration during post-game interviews, suggesting issues related to having a young team lacking veteran leadership.

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The normally awe-struck NBC broadcaster saw a different version of the Chiefs quarterback than we’ve come to expect, and Collinsworth wasn’t his usual complimentary self in a 20-3 blowout loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
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🔮 Mahomes gives a sort of eye-roll mixed with clear frustration after he couldn’t lead Kansas City on a touchdown drive in the marquee Week 7 game against the Super Bowl champions.

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This doesn’t sound like one of those classic Cris Collinsworth-Patrick Mahomes sound bites we’ve come to expect on “Sunday Night Football.” asserted
we → sound → Football
The normally awe-struck NBC broadcaster saw a different version of the Chiefs quarterback than we’ve come to expect, and Collinsworth wasn’t his usual complimentary self in a 20-3 blowout loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. asserted
Collinsworth → strike → Sunday
“That’s the second time I’ve seen that look on Patrick Mahomes’ face,” Collinsworth said in the fourth quarter and the Chiefs having been embarrassed offensively. asserted
Chiefs → ’ → quarter
“When he went back and recovered that fumble earlier, I saw that same sort of ‘I can’t believe this is happening to me’ look. asserted
this → go → look
Have you ever seen that look on Patrick Mahomes?” asserted
you → see → Mahomes
Mahomes gives a sort of eye-roll mixed with clear frustration after he couldn’t lead Kansas City on a touchdown drive in the marquee Week 7 game against the Super Bowl champions. asserted
he → give → champions
The play came after Mahomes faced pressure on 19 of 36 dropbacks (53 percent), the fourth-highest rate of any game of his career between the regular season and playoffs. asserted
Mahomes → come → season
After the game, Mahomes gave a snippet of perhaps some frustration with the pieces around him being so young and the lack of veteran presence. asserted
pieces → give → presence
“If you don’t come ready to play, you can get your tail kicked in this league,” Mahomes said postgame. asserted
Mahomes → come → league
“We have a young team; it’ll be how we respond from this.” asserted
we → have → this
The Chiefs’ aura was broken last year when they failed to make the playoffs and Mahomes tore his ACL in December. asserted
Mahomes → break → December
General manager Brett Veach tried rebuilding the Chiefs’ offense by signing Kenneth Walker in the offseason to alleviate some of the pressure on Mahomes. asserted
Veach → try → Mahomes
And Walker had been dominant throughout the Chiefs’ 5-0 start but was shut down by his former teammates on Sunday night, running for 36 yards on 14 carries. asserted
Walker → shut → carries
His leading receivers were tight ends Noah Gray and Travis Kelce, who had 44 yards each. asserted
who → lead → yards
Xavier Worthy, their supposed top receiver, caught three passes for 11 yards, while rookie Cyrus Allen caught one for 18 yards. asserted
Allen → suppose → yards
Rashee Rice missed his second straight game with hamstring and knee issues. asserted
Rice → miss → issues
With the trade deadline approaching on Nov. 10, many suspect that the Chiefs could be active in trade talks for a wide receiver or perhaps look to re-sign Tyreek Hill. uncertain
Chiefs → approach → Hill
After one of the worst games of Mahomes’ career, the Chiefs will look to reboot their offense Sunday in Denver against the Broncos. asserted
Chiefs → look → Broncos
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