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Cris Collinsworth criticized for praising Patrick Mahomes after fumble

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:22 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Cris Collinsworth criticized for praising Patrick Mahomes after fumble

Summary

During the NFL matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks, NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth faced backlash for his excessive praise of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. This occurred after Mahomes fumbled a ball but managed to recover it himself. Fans and analysts noted that recovering a fumble is a standard expectation for quarterbacks. The Chiefs struggled offensively, posting only 213 total yards in the game, which was their lowest output with Mahomes as the starter. With this loss, Kansas City drops to 5-1 for the season and plans to face the Denver Broncos in Week 8.

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By the Numbers

•Collinsworth praised Mahomes despite fumbling during the game.
•Chiefs lost to Seahawks, 20-3, struggling with offense.
•Kansas City managed only 213 total yards, lowest this season.
•Mahomes faces scrutiny over his performance and body language.
•The Chiefs will play the Broncos on November 1.

Latest Updates

7:22 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Cris Collinsworth Is So Unbelievably Cringeworthy,’ ‘Crazy’ — NFL Fans Rip NBC Broadcaster for ‘Glazing’ Patrick Mahomes After a Fumble

What they're saying

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NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth showering Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with over-the-top praise is nothing new. At this point, it has practically become a tradition during NFL broadcasts.
— Yahoo Sports

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