During the game, a shocking moment occurred when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed the ball to a wide-open Marquez Valdes-Scantling with a potential game-winning opportunity. However, disaster struck when the ball hit off Valdes-Scantling’s chest and landed on the floor, leaving players and fans alike in disbelief. The Kansas City Chiefs ultimately lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17.
The commentators attributed the loss to a series of mistakes made by the Chiefs players, particularly MVS. Despite being targeted three times, he failed to catch any of them, causing football fans around the world to take notice of his disappointing performance. This is now the fifth time since 2018 that MVS has dropped a pass on a throw of more than thirty yards.
People flocked to social media to discuss the missed opportunity and its impact on the team. Suggestions for a rough patch ahead were thrown around, as well as disparaging comments about MVS’s expectations.