Justin Reid explains the play Patrick Mahomes was supposed to do on winning touchdown at Super Bowl LVIII

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For most of Chiefs Kingdom, it would feel like yesterday that Patrick Mahomes found Mecole Hardman in the end zone to bring home the Kansas City Chiefs’ third ring in five years.

The final play, dubbed ‘Tom and Jerry’ was engraved on the franchise’s latest Super Bowl rings to recognize the great moment.

The Kansas City Chiefs made life difficult for themselves entering the Wildcard round for the first time with Patrick Mahomes as the starter.

Yet, they skipped past AFC title threats the Miami Dolphins at home, the Buffalo Bills, and the Baltimore Ravens on the road.

In Las Vegas, overtime was required and the San Francisco 49ers could only score a field goal on their opening drive.

With seconds left on the clock, Mahomes found Mecole Hardman in the end zone to open up the opportunity for a three-peat.

Justin Reid reveals how Patrick Mahomes orchestrated the play off-script

Defensive back Justin Reid has revealed the tactical insight behind the play and how the two-time MVP’s improvisation was imperative.

“But that play is so crazy because, you know, Patrick actually freelanced that play. It was actually supposed to be a shovel pass bus (Nick) Bosa blew it up. Bosa blew up the shovel pass so it wasn’t there,” Reid explained to Chris Long.

“And Patrick just saw Mecole was open, and he (Hardman) was not supposed to get the ball on this play, but this is all part of the Mahomes magic on what he does, and he’s just a baller who makes things happen.”

Mecole Hardman was not expected to receive the ball but Nick Bosa closed down the initial play

Reid was transparent that the design of the play was not to target Mecole Hardman in the end zone for the game-winning score.

Instead, Mahomes was supposed to perform a shovel pass but defensive edge rusher Nick Bosa shut down the opportunity with his pressure.

Therefore, Reid revealed that Mahomes tore up the playbook and ‘freelanced’ the touchdown throw to Hardman, who was not included in the initial play design.

This is further evidence demonstrating Mahomes’ clutch gene for the Kansas City Chiefs, which he has shown on countless occasions over the previous seasons.

Mahomes’ ability to go off script and create plays that are not designed; is an invaluable attribute in modern football.