Jason Kelce issues hilarious response after watching Patrick Mahomes complete behind-the-back-pass to his brother Travis in Chiefs game READ MORE: Travis Kelce pulls off hilarious 'Kermit the Frog' impression on TV READ MORE: How Travis Kelce is relishing his 'big brother' era with the Chiefs READ MORE: NFL stars warned about dream of playing flag football at Olympics By Alastair Talbot Published: 16:33 BST, 18 August 2024 | Updated: 16:36 BST, 18 August 2024 e-mail View comments Like virtually every NFL fan, Jason Kelce was stunned by Patrick Mahomes ' trick pass to Travis Kelce in a preseason game against the Detroit Lions this weekend. The Chiefs quarterback was bold enough to attempt a behind-the-back pass on the second drive of the 24-23 home loss on Saturday, surprising the Lions defense, as Kelce successfully made the connection on third-and-3 at the Detroit 33. The pass was good for 9 yards and a first down, and eventually helped to set up a field goal.
After seeing footage of the play, himself, Jason exclaimed on social media: 'This son of a gun actually did it!! Magic Mahomes.' He later added in a response to footage of Mahomes' post-game interview: 'If Pat starts throwing behind the back passes every time Travis runs the wrong route, this may be the most exciting year of football to date.' Patrick Mahomes blew up on social media after pulling off a trick pass against the Lions on Sat.
Travis Kelce's older brother - Jason - shared his reaction to Mahomes' wizardry in a post on X If Pat starts throwing behind the back passes every time Travis runs the wrong route, this may be the most exciting year of football to date — Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) August 18, 2024 Mahomes has a reputation for making audacious throws over the course of games. The two-time MVP completed several no-look throws last season, along with numerous throws while parallel to the ground as he was getting sacked. 'That was unnecessary, but beautiful!' tweeted Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
Earlier this year, Mahomes discussed his desire to pull off the behind-the-back pass during a regular season game. Mahomes has stated his desire to pull off the behind-the-back pass in a regular season game Read More Travis Kelce swaps one football for another as he joins the Mahomes' to watch Kansas City Current 'I think it was we didn't play as well offensively enough for me to pull the behind-the-back off this last year,' the 28-year-old told 'First Things First' via KansasCity.com.
'But it's no one else's fault than myself, because coach (Andy) Reid wants me to throw it behind the back more than anyone in the world. 'And so, he deliberately puts in plays that I have the opportunity to throw the ball behind the back. So, it's not a coaching thing.
It's me not having that confidence to do it in a game. 'But one of these games, man, we've got to do it,' Mahomes continued. 'There's been too much hype on it.
We've got to do it and hopefully it's to Trav'. He's the best at judging that behind-the-back pass.' Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Jason Kelce Share or comment on this article: Jason Kelce gobsmacked by Patrick Mahomes' trick pass to Travis Kelce in preseason game e-mail Add comment.
