Balance fuels Mahomes’s MVP bid

Patrick Mahomes is in the midst of another stellar NFL season, despite losing the services of speedster Tyreek Hill in the offseason. His balanced approach may give Mahomes the NFL record for passing yardage in a season.

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December 21, 2022 - 11:41 AM

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes heads off the field after helping the Chiefs defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-17 in overtime Sunday night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by TNS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible on the field.

And plenty of times over five seasons as the starting quarterback in Kansas City, a line was crossed that led to some admonishment from Andy Reid.

Over the past two years, though, those mistakes have become increasingly rare.

Mahomes still takes it to the limit — trying to fit a throw into a tight window, or make the impossible play, or push the ball downfield when the check-down is wide open.

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