For Pete's Sake

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes walked onto field to help an injured defensive teammate

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  • Patrick Mahomes exited late third quarter after leading five scoring drives.
  • Mahomes stepped onto field to assist injured rookie Omarr Norman-Lott off turf.
  • Final line: 26 of 35 passing, 286 yards and three touchdowns; gesture drew praise.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ day ended late in the third quarter of the Chiefs’ Sunday afternoon game against the Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Mahomes led the Chiefs on scoring drives on all five possessions of the NFL Week 7 contest, including a 38-yard field goal by Harrison Butker. Those three points came on Mahomes’ final drive with the offense.

But before Gardner Minshew replaced him, Mahomes took the field when the Chiefs’ defense was playing. No, Mahomes didn’t play on defense. He walked onto the field during a break in the action.

Chiefs rookie defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott was injured and had to be helped from the field. Mahomes went to help his teammate and this was a cool moment from Sunday’s game.

Mahomes’ final stat line: 26 of 35 passing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, along with one really classy move.

This story was originally published October 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM.

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