Patrick Mahomes: Justin Tucker aimed to 'get under our skin'
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes discusses Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's behavior before the AFC Championship Game.
Patrick Mahomes accuses Justin Tucker of trying to disrupt Chiefs' routine
In a recent interview, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of trying to interfere with their pregame routine before the AFC Championship Game.
Mahomes explained that Tucker had been in the way during his warmup routine, and despite asking him to move, Tucker only made a slight adjustment. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce eventually intervened and moved Tucker's belongings.
While Mahomes expressed respect for Tucker's skills as a player and kicker, he emphasized the importance of mutual respect between teams and their shared field.
Tucker sees it as gamesmanship
Justin Tucker responded to Mahomes' claims by stating that he believed it was all in good fun and part of gamesmanship. However, he acknowledged that it seemed to have been taken more seriously than intended.
Despite the incident, the Chiefs went on to win the game against the Ravens with a score of 17-10.
