Clark Hunt Reflects on Patrick Mahomes' Breakout Game Against Steelers in 2018
For almost two decades, the New England Patriots were the bully in the AFC. They routinely stood in the way of the Pittsburgh Steelers making it to the Super Bowl. However, once their dynasty ended, it didn’t take long for another team to fill that void. The Kansas City Chiefs
“The following week, we went to Pittsburgh, a place that we had had a lot of difficulty getting a victory,” Hunt said Wednesday on FS1’s First Things First. “And that game was effectively over by halftime. I think he and [Travis] Kelce connected for three or so touchdowns. We couldn’t believe it. It was so special.”
The game Clark refers to came in Week 2 of the 2018 season. That was Mahomes’ first start against the Steelers, and it didn’t end well for Pittsburgh. The Chiefs jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. It wasn’t quite as lopsided as Hunt remembers it being, with the Steelers coming back to make it a tie game at 21-21 at halftime. However, they couldn’t hold the Chiefs off for long.
Kansas City won that game 42-37, and Mahomes put on a show. He completed 23 of his 28 passes for 326 yards, six touchdowns, and zero interceptions. It’s easy to see why Hunt came away impressed.
That game represented a shifting of the tides for games between the Chiefs and Steelers. Like Hunt said, the Chiefs struggled against the Steelers before Mahomes came along, especially in Pittsburgh. Pre-Mahomes, the last time they won in Pittsburgh was 1986.
Since Mahomes joined the Chiefs, things have changed. The Steelers have played them four times, including one playoff game and one game in Pittsburgh, and they’ve lost every game. Besides their first meeting, none of them has been particularly close. The Steelers have continued to get blown out by the Chiefs.
The Steelers aren’t scheduled to face the Chiefs this year, but perhaps the two teams will meet in the playoffs. Kansas City hasn’t looked as dominant so far this season, but as long as they have Mahomes, they’ll be in the Super Bowl conversation. That means they’ll be in the Steelers’ way. We’ll see if they
Did Saints’ Spencer Rattler throw subtle shade at Giants ahead of Week 5 clash?
Spencer Rattler is still looking for his first win as a full-time starter, as the New Orleans Saints have dropped four straight assignments. But they have a good chance of finally entering the win column in Week 5 as they host the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome.
The Saints are back home after two weeks on the road, and will bank on their fans to cheer them on against the Giants.
A victory will be a huge morale-booster for Rattler, who was named the main quarterback by first-year coach Kellen Moore after a close battle with Jake Haener in the offseason. The 25-year-old Rattler has shown glimpses of brilliance, including a three-touchdown performance against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. He, however, has yet to lead the Saints to a win.
When asked about facing the Giants, the second-year signal-caller mentioned a hole the Saints could exploit.
“They got a really good front. Probably one of the best in the league. You know, we gotta have a good plan for them, a lot of speed, a lot of power. On the back end, they don’t do as much as what we’ve seen from these other teams, disguise-wise. They’ve got their wrinkles and everything,” said Rattler in a media conference.
Spencer Rattler on the Giants defense: “On the back end they don’t do as much as what we’ve seen from these other teams, disguise wise. They’ve got their wrinkles and everything. They run what they do well…”
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But while it could be viewed as a slight dig, Rattler stressed that the Giants’ defense should not be taken lightly.
“They run what they do well and can cause some havoc to quarterbacks and offenses. So we got to get the ball out on time, check our shots when they’re there, and just move the chains,” added the fifth-round pick.
The Saints have had recent success against the Giants, winning their previous two meetings and seven of the last 10. New Orleans is 11-4 at home versus New York.
Rattler is averaging a 67.1% completion rate, throwing for 765 yards and five touchdowns.
