The game already had its share of mood shifting junctures, but for a moment the Chiefs faced the ultimate buzz kill.
In overtime, the Chiefs had driven to the Ravens’ 12 on their first possession. A touchdown would end the game, but at this point nothing less than a field goal would suffice.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes took the snap and scrambled. As he moved out the pocket, the ball slipped from Mahomes’ grasp and landed on the turf.
A Baltimore recovery could have meant disaster.
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