Fans (and one national writer) wonder if Chiefs should play Patrick Mahomes
Neither the Chiefs nor Giants managed to reach double-digits in points in regulation on a windy Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The Chiefs ended up losing 12-9 in overtime, and quarterback Alex Smith had some off-target throws on the day. Smith did have a few big runs, but he completed 27 of 40 passes for 230 yards and two interceptions.
Most importantly: the Chiefs didn’t score a touchdown. Because of that, there were more than a few calls for Patrick Mahomes to get some playing time.
Not everyone wants Mahomes to take over full time, but some wondered if he should at least start to get a little work.
If I'm a Chiefs fan, I'm really starting to wonder what kind of boost @PatrickMahomes5 could bring to the offense.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 19, 2017
REMINDER - no matter the outcome, don't fall for the Alex Smith jig. He's average and don't forget that. It's time for Mahomes (even though it won't happen) #Chiefs
— Steven Spector (@StevenSpector10) November 19, 2017
Cough Mahomes cough cough
— John Wormington Sr⚾️ (@IRISHinKC) November 19, 2017
Enough of these antiquated quarterback roles. Just let Mahomes and Smith play together
— Jay Howell (@jameshowarddean) November 19, 2017
I know this wind is skewing reality...
— Ty Declare (@TyDeclare44) November 19, 2017
...I'm just saying, there's an argument to get Mahomes experience against lesser opponents building momentum into the playoffs. https://t.co/5G9ug0LeMV
Put Mahomes in for a series
— Bryce Taylor (@bryce28taylor) November 19, 2017
Chiefs may actually need to put Mahomes in now. Which is nuts considering a few weeks ago Alex Smith was the MVP.
— DontBlO'sItDan (@BRILLIANT2552) November 19, 2017
We want Pat MaHomes! #ChiefsKingdom
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) November 19, 2017
Keep telling yourselves mahomes can't do this
— Mr. Proctober (@Mr_Proctober) November 19, 2017
Seriously Smith?! I’m one of your supporters, I even have your jersey but I’m about to start screaming for Mahomes
— Jarrett Middleton (@Middletron) November 19, 2017
I don’t care what Alex Smith does from here, I want to see Mahomes.,.#KCvsNYG
— Stigg O'tracy (@TerryBr85432079) November 19, 2017
Hear me out. If this isnt a super bowl or bust year, why not play Mahomes? Get experience with a good surrounding cast. Plus upside is so much better than Alex. #ChiefsKingdom
— John Goalder, Jr. (@Goalder_Boy) November 19, 2017
We want Mahomes #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom
— Proffitt (@aproffitt23) November 19, 2017
If the #Chiefs' offense is at a point where Travis Kelce is throwing deep balls in crucial situations then why isn't Pat Mahomes?
— Jon Ralston (@jonralston) November 19, 2017
We had a whole bye week to prepare for arguably the worst team in the NFL and we put up 9 points. Our defense has had holes in it all year but the offense was playing very well until we started losing games. Alex Smith is gone next season regardless so let Mahomes get some reps.
— Andreas Georgiou (@_Mexiterranean) November 19, 2017
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This story was originally published November 19, 2017 at 3:39 PM.