In the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 10 victory over the Denver Broncos, Patrick Mahomes led the offense to a win, though it required a blocked field goal and a strong defensive performance to maintain the Chiefs’ undefeated streak. Despite a 16-point game, the Chiefs’ offense left some big points on the field, particularly in the fourth quarter. Mahomes narrowly missed a pair of crucial touchdown throws—one to Xavier Worthy and another to Travis Kelce—that would have solidified the Chiefs’ lead.
Key Misses in the Fourth Quarter
Reflecting on the throws he missed, Mahomes admitted the errors were more on him than the plays themselves. In the case of Kelce’s missed TD, Mahomes noted that he misread the defense, expecting the linebacker to drop further back. This led him to throw the pass too high, missing what could’ve been a game-changing touchdown. For Worthy, a scramble play ended with an off-balance throw that veered high, leaving Worthy open but out of bounds.
“It’s a little bit of missed throws, little bit of me not seeing the coverage exactly the way I should,” Mahomes explained. “I’ve made those throws before. It’s just about going back, executing, and making them next week.”
Near-Misses and Key Drives
On a pivotal possession, Mahomes overthrew Worthy, leading to a punt instead of a potential score. Later, at the two-yard line, Mahomes sent an end zone pass too high over Kelce. Though Kansas City managed to score a field goal to take the lead, it missed out on the larger margin that a touchdown would have provided.
Solid Stats Despite Misses
Despite these missed opportunities, Mahomes still recorded 266 passing yards, with 28 completions from 42 attempts, plus 19 rushing yards. His 0.12 EPA/play for the game reflected a solid performance, close to his season average of 0.148, even though it wasn’t his best showing.
Chiefs’ Victory – But Room for Growth
The Chiefs’ defense held strong, keeping the Broncos scoreless in the second half and enabling Kansas City’s narrow victory. While Mahomes acknowledged the missed throws, he remains confident he’ll connect on similar plays in the future, giving fans optimism for smoother games as the season progresses.
