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The Kansas City Chiefs won handsomely against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. As always, Patrick Mahomes was the star. But when the star QB credited the whole team for the win, Travis Kelce interrupted the interview to credit Mahomes.

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The Chiefs looked thoroughly deadly in game week seven.

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The one and only Patrick Mahomes

After the Chiefs thumped the 49ers 44-23 at Levi’s Stadium, Patrick Mahomes gave a sideline interview. He credited the whole team for the win against the number one overall defense.

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“Yeah, we realized early that they are going to be aggressive and come down and force us to win over the top. So, I was proud of the guys. There are guys who haven’t been here and still showed that we can win over the top and still be the Kansas City Chiefs that everybody knows,” Mahomes said.

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When asked about his learnings after doubts over the personnel changes in the team, Mahomes said there is competition everywhere.

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Travis Kelce interrupted Mahomes mid-interview and said, “Patrick Mahomes, the one and only.”

The interview won the hearts of the NFL world on Twitter. Fans hailed the performance and the bond between both the Chiefs stars.

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This fan said it was very difficult to hate the duo.

A fan asked how it is possible to hate the Chiefs.

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Mahomes is the best quarterback in the league this year, according to this fan’s opinion.

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And according to this fan, Mahomes is the most wholesome dude.

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This fan finds the interview a class act by the duo.

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Mahomes and the Chiefs are really class.

The Chiefs Show

The Chiefs went into the game with a 4-2 record and on the back of a defeat against the Buffalo Bills. But they shook the defeat off and put on a show for everyone watching. The final scoreline read 44-23 in the favor of the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes was especially on fire with a 423-yard game. He threw three touchdown passes and just one interception. Mahomes completed 25 of his 34 pass attempts.

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Travis Kelce, on the other hand, had a decent game. He completed six pass receptions. But Kelce didn’t score a touchdown. Mecole Hardman scored two rushing TDs and one receiving touchdown. JuJu Smith-Schuster and Justin Watson scored one receiving touchdown each.

The Chiefs are first on the AFC West table, winning five of their seven games. They will be facing Tennessee Titans in game week eight.

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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