Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a behind-the-back underhand pass to tight end Travis Kelce (87) (not pictured) against the Detroit Lions during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Sports world reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ behind-the-back pass

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Aug 17, 2024 6:58 PM ET

Patrick Mahomes lit up social media on Saturday with the spectacular behind-the-back pass he tossed during his Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Chiefs had a third-and-three situation during the first quarter of the game, and Mahomes completed a shovel pass of sorts to tight end Travis Kelce. The difference is Mahomes went completely behind his back on the pass.

MAHOMES BEHIND THE BACK pic.twitter.com/DhevID163k

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 17, 2024

Patrick Mahomes: pic.twitter.com/gVAajDHspx

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2024

Media members couldn’t believe the basketball-like play that came from the Chiefs QB.

Mahomes putting the behind the back pass on tape during the preseason so teams actually have to worry about it even the tiniest bit during the regular season is just vicious

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) August 17, 2024

Behold the Mahomes behind the back pass! They finally did it in a game.pic.twitter.com/Tq1U7o409j

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) August 17, 2024

Even some former pro players commented on it.

Patrick Mahomes took that NFL players can’t play in the NBA debate seriously and brought the basketball court to the football field with this BEHIND THE BACK BEAUTY. Don’t compare any QBs to him, he is in A WORLD OF HIS OWN. pic.twitter.com/rbod8t4Fov

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 17, 2024

This son of a gun actually did it!! Magic Mahomes

— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) August 17, 2024

Patrick Mahomes just threw a behind the back pass to Travis Kelce. I’m done. #NFL

— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) August 17, 2024

As if the three-time Super Bowl MVP weren’t already good enough, now he does stuff like that. Mahomes has been working on passes like that for a while. If he starts doing it in games, he will give opposing defenses even more trouble — which is a scary thought.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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