Patrick Mahomes Shatters Helmet During Chiefs-Dolphins Game

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Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes helmet shatters in freezing Wild Card game.

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The extreme cold may have made the helmet more brittle than usual.

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Deshon Elliot's hit leaves a fist-sized chunk missing above Mahomes left eye.

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Mahomes jokes about his age affecting his scramble, referencing a famous play.

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Despite the helmet damage, Mahomes plays two more snaps before switching helmets.

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The drive concludes with a field goal as Mahomes displays resilience in the freezing Conditions.

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Mahomes helmet incident becomes a notable moment in the cold-weather playoff game.

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