NFL fans all make the same joke about Patrick Mahomes' 'Christmas gifts' for under-performing Chiefs

June 2024 ยท 3 minute read

Patrick Mahomes rewarded his offensive line with some pretty nifty gifts this Christmas.

The Kansas City Chiefs QB went viral this week for gifting his O-line some custom golf carts which they took for a spin around a parking lot.

Mahomes' wide receivers were a little less fortunate and, as far as we know, did not receive any presents from the quarterback.

On the surface it might seem like something straight out of the Grinch's playbook but the majority of the Chiefs WR room are on Patrick's naughty list this year.

Their underwhelming performances have dominated the discourse around the Chiefs this season and fans are all making the same jokes at their expense.

Quote-tweeting a video of the offensive line razzing around in their new golf carts, one fan said: "Patrick Mahomes also gave his wide receivers lumps of coal."

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"QB Patrick Mahomes got his ENTIRE WR core job applications for the Holidays," another joked.

"What about sticky gloves for stocking stuffers?," a third quipped.

The Chiefs pass catcher's struggles have been apparent all season.

Kadarius Toney and rookie Rashee Rice own the second and third-highest drop percentage per target among all wide receivers this season.

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Meanwhile, Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a costly drop in the fourth quarter in Week 11 against the Eagles that could well have led to a go-ahead touchdown.

Public Enemy No.1 Toney also dropped an easy Mahomes catch against the New England Patriots in Week 15 which led to an interception and subsequent score.

His blatant offside at the end of the Bills defeat the week before also effectively cost KC the game.

Mahomes has been visibly upset on the sidelines after the costly errors but retains confidence in his wideouts.

"I think it's just, the guys gotta have the confidence to know that I'm gonna keep throwing it back to them and they gotta make the plays happen," Mahomes said.

"It's part of football. Obviously, been too big of a part this year for us, but I trust the guys. I know how hard they're working at it."

He added, "Mistakes happen. I'm not always perfect.

"I have a lot of interceptions this year, and I think it's something where you just got to keep believing because I know the guys believe in me. And I keep firing."

Fortunately for the Chiefs their WR woes haven't cost them too severely.

Andy Reid's team are still first in the AFC West with a 9-5 record but face division rivals the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. 

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Raiders-Chiefs has become a somewhat chippy affair over recent years.

Mahomes and Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby have developed a respectful yet intense rivalry which will hopefully be reignited when they go head-to-head on Christmas Day.

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