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Patrick Mahomes talks running QB sneak: ‘If I call my own number, it’s gotta work’

Could the quarterback sneak be making a return to the Kansas City Chiefs offense in the near future?

By Jared Bush · FOX 4 Kansas City

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Patrick Mahomes said he is open to running the quarterback sneak if needed to help the team win.
The Chiefs struggled at the goal line during a 28-24 defeat against the Denver Broncos.
Kansas City has not run a quarterback sneak since Mahomes dislocated his knee on the play in October 2019.

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Patrick Mahomes addressed the possibility of reviving the quarterback sneak after the Kansas City Chiefs failed to score on four goal-line attempts during a 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. Mahomes stated that he is willing to do whatever it takes to win and would consider calling his own number, noting that if he does, the play has to work.

The Chiefs have avoided quarterback sneaks since October 2019, when Mahomes dislocated his kneecap during a sneak against Denver. While head coach Andy Reid defended their previous success without the play, Mahomes revealed that sneak options have been installed in game plans but have not yet been executed based on defensive alignments.

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Patrick Mahomes talks running QB sneak: ‘If I call my own number, it’s gotta work’

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