Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, made history on Sunday night as he threw three touchdown passes in a 31-24 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mahomes became the first player in NFL history to have 100 TD passes before turning 26 years old, breaking the previous record of 99 held by Dan Marino. Mahomes, who will celebrate his birthday on September 17, now has 101 TD passes in his career.
Mahomes completed 25 of 33 passes for 321 yards and three TDs, with no interceptions. He also ran for 31 yards on five carries. He connected with Tyreek Hill for two scores, and Travis Kelce for one. Hill finished with nine catches for 186 yards and two TDs, while Kelce had seven receptions for 109 yards and one TD.
The Chiefs improved to 3-1 with the win, while the Jets fell to 1-3. The Jets put up a valiant fight, as rookie quarterback Zach Wilson threw for 292 yards and two TDs, with one interception. He also ran for a score. Wilson’s favorite target was Corey Davis, who had five catches for 111 yards and two TDs.
Taylor Swift and Aaron Rodgers among celebrity fans at the game
The game was attended by several celebrities, who cheered on their favorite teams from the stands. Among them were pop star Taylor Swift and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who are both fans of the Chiefs. Swift posted a video on her Instagram story of her singing along to her song “You Belong With Me” as it played on the stadium speakers. She also shared a photo of her wearing a Chiefs jersey with Mahomes’ number 15 on it.
Rodgers, who is dating actress Shailene Woodley, was also spotted wearing a Chiefs hat and a jacket with Mahomes’ name on it. He was seen chatting with Mahomes’ fiancee Brittany Matthews, who is pregnant with their second child. Rodgers and Mahomes have a mutual respect for each other, as they are both considered among the best quarterbacks in the league.
Other celebrities who were at the game included actor Paul Rudd, comedian David Spade, rapper Travis Scott, and model Gigi Hadid. They all showed their support for either the Chiefs or the Jets on social media.
Chiefs overcome injuries and penalties to secure victory
The Chiefs had to overcome some adversity to win the game, as they dealt with injuries and penalties throughout the night. They lost two of their starting offensive linemen, Orlando Brown Jr. and Joe Thuney, to injuries in the first half. They also had 11 penalties for 86 yards, including some costly ones that negated big plays or extended Jets drives.
However, the Chiefs showed their resilience and depth, as they managed to score enough points to hold off the Jets. They also got some key stops on defense, especially in the fourth quarter when they forced a turnover on downs and an interception to seal the win. The Chiefs’ defense sacked Wilson four times and hit him nine times.
The Chiefs will look to continue their winning streak next week when they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. The Jets will try to bounce back when they visit the Atlanta Falcons in London.
