Chiefs fans want ugly interception given to Tyreek Hill, not Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception to Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, after Tyreek HIll tipped the pass.

The Week 13 edition of Sunday Night Football featured the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the rival Denver Broncos team, who pulled off a huge win over the Los Angeles Chargers last week. Even the Chiefs dominated the scoreboard, there were moments that kept the Broncos in the game.

With the Chiefs leading 10-3 in the third quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a pass to his No. 1 wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The issue is, Hill tipped the throw up into the air allowing Broncos rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II to intercept it.

That left some Twitter users to say that Mahomes should not be credited for the interception. Rather, Hill should be given it instead.

Chiefs: Twitter wants Tyreek Hill to be credited for interception rather than Patrick Mahomes

For those clamoring for it, the interception will not go to Hill, obviously.  Luckily for Kansas City, this interception did not prove to be costly, as the Broncos went three-and-out on the ensuing drive.

Teddy Bridgewater, on the other hand, did throw a costly interception. With the team trailing 16-3 in the fourth quarter, Bridgewater threw a pass intended for receiver Tim Patrick, but it was picked off by safety Daniel Sorensen and returned for a touchdown.

That will be credited as Mahomes’ 12th interception of the season, tied for the most he has ever thrown in a single year since becoming Chiefs quarterback. He threw that many interceptions back in 2018, his first year starting under center.

That was also Surtain’s fourth interception of the year. The ninth-overall selection in this year’s NFL Draft picked off Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert twice last week, one of which was returned for a touchdown.