Bleacher Report · Feb 14, 2023
Patrick Mahomes Talks Chiefs' 'Pikachu Formation,' 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' Trick Play
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes finally shed some light on the team's unorthodox trick play from their Super Bowl LVII win—you know the one.
The reigning MVP explained to Jimmy Kimmel the scheme has been dubbed "The Pikachu Formation" and the play itself was called "Gotta Catch 'Em All."
Jimmy Kimmel Live .@PatrickMahomes reveals all about the @Chiefs Super Bowl trick play… pic.twitter.com/pcYFml8Va2
Mahomes said the names were inspired by offensive tackle Andrew Wylie's love of Pokémon. Wylie was the intended receiver.
Unfortunately, Mahomes knew the gambit wasn't going to work. He told Kimmel the Philadelphia Eagles secondary quickly identified Wylie as an eligible receiver.
