Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’s struggles to connect with rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy downfield persisted in Week 11.
Mahomes took responsibility for a key missed deep shot against the Buffalo Bills, where Worthy couldn’t get both feet in bounds after running wide open across the field.
“It’s probably just me throwing it more in bounds to the guy that’s wide open for a touchdown… I have to be better there,” Mahomes admitted postgame on November 17, via Jordan Foote of Kansas City Chiefs on SI.
The missed opportunity occurred on a 2nd-and-10 play in the second quarter when Worthy ran a crossing route and found himself with plenty of space.
Mahomes threw to him but led him too far toward the sideline, resulting in Worthy only getting one foot in bounds.
Shortly after this incompletion, a fight between Chiefs and Bengals players led to offsetting penalties, forcing a replay of the down.
Still, another missed deep shot between Mahomes and Worthy left Chiefs fans wanting more from the duo for yet another week.
Despite this, Worthy, 21, led the Chiefs with four catches for 61 yards and one touchdown against the Bills.
Stats for Chiefs-Bills Week 11 Game in Buffalo
In the Week 11 loss that snapped Kansas City’s nine-game win streak, Mahomes completed 23- of- 33 pass attempts for 196 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Veteran running back Kareem Hunt led the backfield with 14 carries for 60 yards.
Buffalo QB Josh Allen completed 27- of -40 pass attempts for 262 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and also led the Bills in rushing with 55 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Receiver Khalil Shakir topped the team with eight catches for 70 yards.
X Users React to Chiefs’ Loss to Bills
Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared their reactions to Kansas City’s Week 11 loss to Buffalo.
“Ok, I’ve calmed down. A loss is never great, but we are still 9-1 and the one seed,” one user wrote.
“Learn and grow from this, and we should be fine. I have faith in this team.”
“Yes, I’m a sore loser, and it’ll be a long week of the national media trashing the Chiefs, but just remember: 1. Allen is 0-3 vs us in the postseason, and 2. If we fix the issues, we very well can go back to back to back,” another fan commented.
“One difference between the Bills and the Chiefs in these regular season games is that Josh Allen runs with reckless abandon.
Patrick Mahomes doesn’t run like that until the postseason. Different mindset. Not an excuse, just a reality,” Adam Best of Arrowhead Addict noted.
“I can’t speak for the rest of #ChiefsKingdom, but regular season games rarely affect me anymore in the Mahomes/Reid era,” another user shared.
“It’s all about the playoffs for this #Chiefs team, and they’ve proven they can win at home or on the road.”
“Hell of a game. Nothing to worry about,” a fan added. “The Bills are a great team with a hell of a football player at QB.
He showed why he’s an MVP caliber player. See ya in the playoffs, #BillsMafia.”
