Chiefs Utilize Historic Trick Play in Victory Over Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs executed a historic trick play during their 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on September 15, 2026. Late in the game, quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a forward pass to running back Kenneth Walker III, who scored a 2-yard touchdown. Head coach Andy Reid revealed that the play was inspired by ESPN personality Chris Berman, who shared the concept with him. Reid stated, "Chris Berman sent me that play, so that’s a 1936’er right there. Honestly, it was a great play. They executed it well. … We’ve run it before, just not that smooth." Notably, Mahomes was not the only quarterback on the field; Justin Fields, who was acquired from the Jets, lined up in the backfield alongside Mahomes. Fields faked a handoff before Mahomes passed to Walker. Walker, who made his debut with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns, commented on the challenge of learning the play, saying, "The film we watched was probably from 1900, so it was hard to see. But we worked it over and over in practice, and we felt like that was going to work — and it did."