Patrick Mahomes Earns Unusual MVP Buzz After Blowout Chiefs Loss.

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The Kansas City Chiefs went into Sunday’s season finale with nothing on the line and a chance to rest their starters.

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The team suffered just its second loss of the season in a 38-0 blowout to the rival Denver Broncos.

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but may have earned something unexpected in the process — a case for quarterback Patrick Mahomes to earn MVP.

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The Chiefs struggled to move the ball behind veteran backup Carson Wentz, failing to crack 100 total yards on offense .

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and holding the ball for just 18:11 to Denver’s 41:49. Wentz completed 10 of 17 passes for 98 yards.

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After the game, some pundits made the case that the dismal performance shows how Mahomes deserves some consideration for MVP.

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“So, we all agree that Mahomes is the MVP now, right?” wrote Nick Wright of Fox Sports in a post on X.

 

 

 

Others agreed that if the MVP award is truly for the most valuable player to their team, Mahomes should take home the award.
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“Mahomes sits out one game & the #Chiefs are down 31-0 in the 3rd quarter.

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He is the league MVP,” a fan wrote on X.

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“Chiefs without Mahomes=Worst team I’ve ever seen,” another wrote on X. “Give the man MVP”

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Mahomes went into the game nursing an injured ankle and will have two full weeks to heal.

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with the Chiefs earning the No. 1 overall seed and a bye week.

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not taking the field again until the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.