The Kansas City Chiefs delivered one of the most dominant performances of the season with a 31-0 shutout of the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. But it wasn’t the scoreline that stole the headlines — it was Patrick Mahomes’ masterful deception during a pivotal fourth-and-one play in the second quarter.

Lining up at the line of scrimmage, Mahomes was clearly heard on the broadcast shouting, “This fu**** never fu***** works!”* — making everyone believe the Chiefs were simply trying a hard count to draw an offsides penalty before punting. Instead, Kansas City snapped the ball and executed a surprise run play, converting the first down and completely catching the Raiders’ defense off guard.

After the game, Mahomes revealed the inspiration behind the moment came from… his State Farm commercials and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. “I just wanted to sell it, make them relax a bit. But at the end of the day, you still have to go get it,” Mahomes said with a grin. “Our offensive line fired off the ball, and Kareem Hunt is money in those situations.”

The victory symbolized more than entertainment — it marked the Chiefs’ resurgence. After a worrying 0-2 start, Kansas City has now climbed to 4-3, winning four of their last five games. The matchup also featured the return of Rashee Rice, bringing fresh energy to the offense.

Now sitting just one game behind the division-leading Denver Broncos, the Chiefs are positioning themselves for another push. For anyone who believed their reign was fading, this performance — fueled by Mahomes’ brilliance and composure — served as a stern warning.

A major test awaits against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9, but with this level of confidence and creativity, Kansas City is making one thing clear: they remain a powerful force in the NFL.