Quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes led his team to a thrilling 30-24 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Mahomes completed 34 of 42 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to his newly acquired wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins. Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers’ quarterback, also had a strong performance, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
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Baker Mayfield’s priceless response goes viral

The night started with a moment of concern for Mahomes fans when he appeared to be injured after a non-contact play. Fortunately, it turned out that the injury was not serious and he immediately returned to the field. The three-time Super Bowl champion showcased his elite skills, completing 34 passes for 291 yards and throwing three touchdowns. Notably, two of those touchdowns were caught by his new target, DeAndre Hopkins, who continues to make a significant impact since joining the Chiefs.
Despite the loss, Mayfield also had a commendable performance, throwing for 200 yards and securing two touchdown passes. His resilience shone through as he kept the Buccaneers competitive throughout the game.
The game reached its climax during the overtime period, when both quarterbacks met at midfield for the crucial coin toss. Mayfield, representing the visiting team, called for a tail, but when the referee tossed the coin it landed heads. The moment was captured perfectly, as Mayfield’s reaction to the outcome reflected his disbelief. With the Chiefs winning the coin toss, Mahomes indicated that Kansas City would receive the ball first, putting the Buccaneers on the back foot.

As the realization set in for Mayfield, his expression conveyed a mixture of resignation and acceptance, indicating he understood the odds were against his team. The Chiefs took advantage of this advantage by executing an impressive drive that covered 70 yards in just 10 plays, culminating in a touchdown run by Kareem Hunt. In an unfortunate twist for the Buccaneers, they didn’t even touch the ball during overtime. Mayfield’s response has since received widespread attention on social media, with nearly 300,000 views of the moment capturing fans’ thoughts and feelings about the coin toss that could have changed the outcome of the game.
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