Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to a thrilling 30-24 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Mahomes completed 34 of 42 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers' quarterback, also had a strong performance, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
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Baker Mayfield's priceless reaction goes viral

The evening began with a moment of concern for Mahomes fans as he appeared to be injured following a non-contact play. Fortunately, the injury was found to be non-serious and he promptly returned to the field. The three-time Super Bowl champion showcased his elite skills by completing 34 passes for 291 yards and throwing three touchdowns. Notably, two of those touchdowns were intercepted by his new target, DeAndre Hopkins, who continues to make a significant impact since joining the Chiefs.
Despite the loss, Mayfield also delivered a commendable performance, throwing for 200 yards and catching two touchdown passes. His resilience was evident as he kept the Buccaneers competitive throughout the game.
The game climaxed in overtime when both quarterbacks met at midfield for the game-winning coin toss. Mayfield, representing the visiting team, called tails, but when the referee flipped the coin, it landed heads. The moment was perfectly captured as Mayfield's reaction to the result reflected his disbelief. After the Chiefs won the toss, Mahomes signaled that Kansas City would receive the ball first, putting the Buccaneers on defense.

As realization dawned on Mayfield, his expression reflected a mix of resignation and acceptance, suggesting that the odds were stacked against his team. The Chiefs capitalized on that advantage, executing a confident drive that covered 70 yards in just 10 plays and culminated in a Kareem Hunt touchdown run. It was an unfortunate turn of events for the Buccaneers that they didn't even touch the ball in overtime. Mayfield's reaction has since garnered widespread attention on social media. Nearly 300,000 views of the moment reflected fans' thoughts and feelings about the coin toss that could have changed the outcome of the game.
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