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Patrick Mahomes evolved as the NFL’s biggest threat. The QB1 came and unleashed havoc. Many consider him to be this generation’s biggest draw, and he receives a lot of praise in the NFL. Mahomes has had a successful season thus far but has yet to clinch a playoff spot. Several people hail QB1 as the upcoming best, but a Chargers RB found a distinct parallel between him and a supervillain.

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During Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast’s Ekeler’s Edge, RB Austin Ekeler sat with analyst Matt Harmon to talk about the Chiefs-Chargers game. He expressed his love for the AFC West rivalry and talked about Patrick Mahomes. He compared The Gunslinger to Thanos, the Mad Titan, and Marvel’s most beloved supervillain.

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Austin Ekeler mentioned, “Like, he’s got — he’s like Thanos, right? In the end of frickin’ ‘Infinity Wars,’ where I am inevitable, he snaps his finger, like, that — he is that dude. I had to laugh, too, when the broadcast — obviously, you didn’t see this, but the broadcast puts up like, oh, the Chiefs have a 24% win probability with the under two minutes. Like, OK, well, I don’t know what the model says, but you can go ahead and throw the model in the trash when 15 comes out there. It’s just gotta be exhausting knowing that that guy is gonna go out and do his thing.”

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Ekeler’s comparisons could be accurate. Patrick Mahomes has become one of the most dreadful quarterbacks and has flourished since his arrival. The Chiefs are indeed in safe hands.

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The Chiefs are standing strong with The Grim Reaper at the helm. The franchise is now in Houston to take on the worst-performing team, the Texans.

Andy Reid speaks out on Patrick Mahomes’ injury concerns

The Chiefs Kingdom was in an uproar after the franchise placed Patrick Mahomes on the injured list. It looked troublesome for them. The quarterback suffered a right-hand injury but played every snap from Wednesday to Friday training. Andy Reid put those fears to rest ahead of the Texans game in Week 15.

Andy Reid is unconcerned and believes Mahomes is doing well. The QB1 worked out all week, and the team had no injuries to report. Everyone showed up for practice and is ready to face Houston. They should not underestimate the opposition because they caused the Cowboys a lot of problems.

Will the Texans pull off an upset, or will the Chiefs come back to win? It is subject to witness.

Watch This Story: After coming across tough defenses, Patrick Mahomes reveals the one thing terrifies him in this league.

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Pavitra Shome is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. A specialist in NFL Draft and trade, Pavitra is our very own QB when it comes to NFL coverage with nearly 1700 articles under his belt. A Master’s Degree holder in Journalism and Mass Communication, Pavitra uses his editorial judgment to distinguish between a plain rumor and a distinct possibility. A lifetime fan of Tom Brady, Pavitra has recently taken to the new NFL sensation, Patrick Mahomes. He believes the NFL QB transition won’t last for too long thanks to exciting new talent emerging in recent times. Pavitra’s penchant for breaking news and insider knowledge keeps him on the hunt and staying connected with fans. His story on “What Is Going On?”: ‘Reckless’ Referees Hit ‘Rigged’ Cage As NFL Fans Demand AI To Officiate Chiefs-Bengals Epic is a testimony to his ability to be on top of his game. Pavitra aspires to be in the big league of Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo at some stage in his broadcast career. When not writing or thinking NFL, Pavitra likes to explore. He is a history buff and loves exploring heritage sites and making mini v-logs. Moreover, with a passion for biking, he's always up for a ride!

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