Mahomes Credits ‘Dad Bod’ for Bulldozing His Way to End Zone in Spectacular Touchdown

Kansas City, MO — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered one of the most talked-about plays of the game on Sunday, powering his way into the end zone against the 49ers with a surprising show of strength.

Colliding with San Francisco safety Malik Mustapha at the goal line, Mahomes came out on top, leaving Mustapha flat on his back and sending fans into a frenzy.

But Mahomes, known as much for his modesty as his talent, was quick to play down his role in the bulldozing touchdown. “I actually wasn’t trying to lower my shoulder,” he admitted with a laugh after the game.

“I was just trying to absorb the hit—I knew I was right there in the end zone. My dad bod, man, I just had enough weight on me where he went down. It wasn’t like I was trying to seek out contact; I was just trying to get across the line.”

Mahomes, who stands at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, brought both agility and a dose of raw power to his run, while Mustapha, listed at 5-foot-10 and 206 pounds, found himself on the losing end of the collision. After the game, Mustapha acknowledged the clip of him getting “trucked” would probably follow him around. “Of course, I’d like to be remembered for more than this hit,” he said. “But that’s how it is in this league.”

The Chiefs, who have struggled at times to find consistency in the red zone this season, have Mahomes to thank for carrying them through with an extra dose of grit, even if he credits it to his “dad bod.” This touchdown highlighted Mahomes’ evolving ability to adapt to whatever the game throws at him—even if it means turning to a bit of added “weight” for impact.