Former NFL running back explains why he expects Tom Brady to outplay Patrick Mahomes
Former running back Brian Westbrook played for Andy Reid in Philadelphia, but Westbrook didn’t let past allegiances affect his thoughts on Sunday’s Chiefs game.
The Chiefs will be playing at New England, and the buzz around the NFL is about Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s recent struggles.
Does that give the Chiefs an advantage with quarterback Patrick Mahomes? Westbrook, who on Wednesday joined “First Things First” on Fox Sports 1, said no. He believes Brady will have a better game.
The tipping point in his mind? The Chiefs and Patriots defenses.
“This is what I know about the New England Patriots at home: They’ve won 21 straight, including the playoffs, going back to last year. They’re really good at home,” Westbrook said. “This year that defense has only given up two touchdowns with seven interceptions, so they get at the quarterback. They attack the football. And the last three quarterbacks that have played there, in New England, have only averaged 189 yards passing in the football game.
“That’s how good that defense is at home, in particular. So when you talk about Mahomes-Brady, you certainly have to factor in the defense that they’re playing. I have no faith in Kansas City and this new defense that has produced a bunch of turnovers. Tyrann Mathieu has been great. However, I’m not sure they can do that going on the road, going into Foxborough and winning there. That’s a different thing for that football team. I’m not so sure that I would take Mahomes over Brady. In fact, I would take Brady over Mahomes in this matchup ... based on the defense.”
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