Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t necessarily known for his trash talk, but he felt extra motivated to take down a rival team last season. In a recent clip from the Quarterback docuseries on Netflix, Mahomes opened up about his preference for facing the Cincinnati Bengals over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, revealing a personal stake in the matchup.
“I think we match up better vs. the Bills, but I want to play the Bengals. I mean, just honestly,” Mahomes said with a laugh. “I just want to play them because we haven’t beaten them and I’m tired of them talking.” His words reflected a mix of competitive spirit and a desire to prove himself against a team that had bested the Chiefs in their previous encounters.
Indeed, the Bengals had emerged victorious in their last two regular-season meetings, and their triumph extended to the 2022 AFC Championship Game, where they defeated the Chiefs. However, Kansas City turned the tables in this year’s conference championship, securing a hard-fought 23-20 win that propelled them to Super Bowl LVII.
In the grand finale, Mahomes and his team emerged victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles, claiming their second championship in the last four years.
They will meet again in Week 17
The growing rivalry between the Chiefs and Bengals will continue this year, as they are slated to face off in Week 17 of the 2023 season. This upcoming matchup presents Mahomes with another opportunity to silence Cincinnati and assert his team’s dominance once again. With his competitive fire burning, Mahomes is eager to prove that the Chiefs can conquer their rivals and come out on top.
As the anticipation builds for their next showdown, football fans can expect an intense battle on the field. The Chiefs, led by their dynamic quarterback, will be looking to write the next chapter in their rivalry against the Bengals. Mahomes’ desire to overcome their previous defeats and demonstrate his team’s prowess sets the stage for an exciting and fiercely contested encounter.
