Football fans everywhere were treated to a jaw-dropping moment on Sunday Night Football, and none other than Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes had the perfect reaction to it. We’re all used to Mahomes making the unbelievable plays, but this time, it was Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen who stole the spotlight.
During the second half of the snowy Bills vs. 49ers game, Allen made a play that left fans—and Mahomes—speechless. In a sequence that will be talked about for years to come, Allen threw a slant pass to wide receiver Amari Cooper.
As Cooper was tackled by the 49ers defense, he lateraled the ball back to Allen. Without hesitation, Allen took it and sprinted into the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown. The play was as creative as it was thrilling—something straight out of the highlight reels.
Now, how did Mahomes—who’s no stranger to electrifying plays himself—react to this unbelievable moment? His response? Simply: “That was lit!”

It’s safe to say that Mahomes, watching from home, knew exactly what was going down. This reaction speaks volumes, given that Mahomes and Allen share a special history. The two quarterbacks faced off earlier this season, and it was Allen and the Bills who handed Mahomes and the Chiefs their only loss of the season, a 30-21 defeat on November 17. With that game fresh in his mind, Mahomes knows just how dangerous Josh Allen can be on the field.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, the thought of a potential playoff rematch between these two elite quarterbacks is enough to send any football fan into a frenzy. Just imagine another snowy showdown—Mahomes vs. Allen in the postseason. It’s sure to be as “lit” as Mahomes describes it, and the excitement surrounding a potential clash is palpable.
Whether he’s making the plays on the field or reacting from the sidelines, Patrick Mahomes always knows how to keep the NFL exciting. With a season full of epic moments, we can’t wait to see what happens next. And as Mahomes himself would say, it’s bound to be “lit!”