Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes likes being the villain on road when playing AFC West teams
In the Netflix docuseries “Quarterback,” Patrick Mahomes talked about the Chiefs’ challenges of playing against AFC West foes.
“Our division opponents play us the toughest as anybody in the league,” Mahomes said, “because you play each other so much now. And you have to make sure that you have almost the tricks on the tricks, because they know all your tricks.
“Those division games, like against the Chargers and those teams, prepare us for the playoffs. Those are some of the best teams in the league.”
That may be the case, but of all the crazy statistics in Mahomes’ career, this one stands out: he’s 16-0 in road games against AFC West teams.
Yep, Chargers, Raiders and Broncos fans have never gone to a home game in the Mahomes era and seen a victory over the Chiefs. That could be one reason why Mahomes and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby have such an interesting rivalry.
In an interview with CBS News, Mahomes admitted he enjoys playing the villain on the road against the Broncos, Raiders and Chargers.
“Oh man, I like to be the villain a little bit,” Mahomes told Nate Burleson. “Obviously, it’s cool at Arrowhead to be the hero and win the games and be able to host the AFC championship trophy. Yeah, but it’s just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games.
“Both are great, but even though I have the smile, I like being the villain sometimes.”
This story was originally published July 14, 2023 at 10:04 AM.
