Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs appears anxious after several close games that resulted in narrow victories for them against closely-matched opponents, leading up to playoff contention. After their narrow 19-17 win against Raiders during week 13, Mahomes raised some concern regarding areas that need improvement on behalf of his team and expressed these views in public after receiving feedback regarding this victory.
As part of his post-game press conference address, Mahomes offered some candid remarks regarding their team’s current form: “We don’t feel like we’re playing our best football; too many mistakes. To get where we want to go… that needs to change quickly,” he admitted. His admission highlights their collective sense of urgency to refine gameplay and reduce errors as time progresses.
Mahomes’ candidness regarding his team’s performance issues shows his dedication to confronting them head on with help from his teammates, in an attempt to overcome hurdles on time for playoff qualification. Their ability to assess weaknesses critically could prove essential as they pursue another successful campaign.