The thrilling victory by the Kansas City Chiefs over the Cincinnati Bengals by a game-winning field goal slightly overshadowed a special moment during the game.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went into great detail with reporters on Sunday to describe the unexpected touchdown pass to offensive lineman Wanya Morris.
“Obviously, it was a great drive. I mean, running the football, getting downhill, and so they have to bring more and more people in the game – bigger people,” said Mahomes. “(Head) Coach (Andy) Reid dialed it up at the right time. Wanya (Morris) had been in a couple plays (and) blocking as that extra o-lineman. Right when they thought they were going to shoot and make a play, he released him into the flat. I mean, if you look at the play, Wanya’s open, and then I threw it, and Travis (Kelce) was also wide open.”
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Head coach Andy Reid’s unique play was another fun wrinkle in his game plan to constantly confuse opposing defenses. The second-year offensive tackle, who was expected to be an extra blocker at the goal line, made sure to be in perfect position for the score.
“Yeah, that was good, no, he (Wanya Morris) did a nice job.” said Reid. “that was a great job. When you’re that open, sometimes you can freak out if you’re not – (he) secured it, and it was all good, that was great.”
The long-time head coach did not label the touchdown play, “No, no name.” said Reid. “Too early in the season.”
