Let’s get in formation. . .
The Chiefs aren’t about to push the limits of offense. Whether it’s Patrick Mahome random passes, Patrick Mahome jump passes, or some entirely different form of magic we haven’t been able to pin down yet, they certainly have a knack for creativity.
Kansas City unveiled a new page in its ever-expanding playbook Saturday against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Leading 24-3 and with the ball inside the Raiders 10-yard line in the second quarter, the Chiefs opted to line up running back Jerick McKinnon behind center in a shotgun formation, and Mahomes behind McKinnon. Before doing all that, they decided to do a little twist on the group.
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KC’s 11 players spun in a move that looked like it came off the blacktop of an elementary school.
So this just happened? ????
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????: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/nMh7vXuCB4 pic.twitter.com/rbasxmK9yJ—NFL (@NFL) January 7, 2023
Coming out of a rotating group, the Chiefs lined up in a wildcat formation, setting up a screen pass to Kadarius Toney with a blocking advantage.
Toney found the end zone on the play, however the TD was returned due to call waiting.#KCvsLV | #KingdomOfTheBosses pic.twitter.com/YmfAndpPZ6
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 7, 2023
According to Patrick Mahomes, the work is called “Snow Globe”. KC drafted it around Christmas, in keeping with Christmas cheer.
Patrick Mahomes describes the play “Snowball” pic.twitter.com/fhbJfb2f5G
— NFL Journal (@SportsContent23) January 8, 2023
Las Vegas’ front seven looked stunned, caught in quicksand as they tried to gauge what Andy Reid’s team was up to. Can you blame them?
The deception nearly produced points for Kansas City: McKinnon tossed the ball to Mahomes, who then hit Kadarius Toney for a 9-yard score.
Unfortunately for KC, the play was called down after officials ruled that Creed Humphrey grabbed an opponent’s jersey.
The Kansas City Chiefs play Calling Is Wild ???? pic.twitter.com/saOJC9MDs5
— NFL Journal (@SportsContent23) January 7, 2023
Never mind: Kansas City pummeled him on the next play, courtesy of an 11-yard Toney run to ground call.
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The stunt caught the attention of the football world. Social media was in an uproar after the routine that would have brought Alvin Ailey to tears.
The spinning group clearly mesmerized the Raiders. pic.twitter.com/tMQmjYw2KK
—Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 7, 2023
That Chiefs TD not counting on the dance crew was the best dumbest thing in the world.
—Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) January 7, 2023
If anyone is still wondering if Andy Reid is a genius, we just did a rose ring dance group after an opposition touchdown. He then passed it to the RB, who tossed it to the QB, who made the TD pass.
And it will never count. ????
— Overseas Arrowheads (@KCChiefs_UK) January 7, 2023
Is this what it’s like to be in that rotating Chiefs group?
— Bovada (@BovadaOfficial) January 7, 2023
the bosses after leaving that spinning group pic.twitter.com/yocvP6tbtR
-Kathleen (@kathleen_hanley) January 7, 2023
We’ve found the next group formation for the Chiefs pic.twitter.com/Ur7bdmR6Dm
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) January 7, 2023
The Chiefs leaving the group pic.twitter.com/WP1GezRt85
— Nicholas McGee (@nicolasmcgee24) January 7, 2023
