The Athletic Football Show on Patrick Mahomes

PodcastPeter King on serendipity, change, and a life spent covering the NFLOctober 15, 2026

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Patrick Mahomes comes to the sidelines, runs over and says to Eric B.

Mentioned at 24:00 – 25:00

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Mahomes managed timeouts effectively in late Super Bowl moment.

Patrick Mahomes managed the clock effectively during a critical moment late in a Super Bowl game against the 49ers with about nine to ten minutes remaining in the fourth quarter on third and 14. Mahomes came to the sideline to communicate with Eric Bieniemy rather than use a timeout, preserving timeouts for later in the drive.