There are just two weeks left before the fireworks light up Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for the opening of the 105th edition of the NFL Regular Season, featuring a highly anticipated clash between two high-calibre outsiders: Lamar Jackson, star of the Baltimore Ravens, and Patrick Mahomes, the reigning champion. For many experts and fans, both are considered the two best players in the league, with the exception of the newly crowned number one, Tyreek Hill.

The midst of preseason still shows the traditional parked trucks and lit grills before the game. Nevertheless, everything seems to be overlooked on the gridiron, and the pace of play is much more relaxed. Pat Mahomes decided to spice up the dull atmosphere. He pulled off a delightful behind-the-back pass to veteran tight end Travis Kelce in the Chiefs' second series against the Lions, injecting a bit of spark into the preseason highlights.

The completed pass on third at Detroit's 33-yard line was good for 9 yards and a first down, ultimately helping to set up a field goal. However, the play wasn't designed that way. The ‘15′ later revealed that he made the pass out of frustration due to an error by his tight end. "It wasn’t a designed play," Mahomes clarified in the post-game interview. In fact, he admitted that the situation caused him some frustration, and the risky decision on the field was a way to vent that emotion.

It didn't take long for clips of the pass to spread like wildfire, going extremely viral, with Mahomes' fans losing their minds. They had missed good old Pat. In fact, some couldn’t resist smashing their keyboards to share their thoughts on Twitter. Even Kelce's brother and retired Eagles centre, Jason Kelce, tweeted: "The son of a gun actually did it!". The pass also left the mayor of the city of his team, Quinton Lucas, in awe, who praised “the beauty of the pass.”

The 28-year-old Texan has a reputation for making audacious throws throughout games. The two-time MVP and total celebrity in the vast NFL ecosystem has completed various no-look passes, throws while falling, or even parallel to the ground while being tackled. This time, he outdid himself, and for good reason. The showdown against Lamar Jackson, where the debate over who is the league's undisputed best quarterback will take place in a few days, and this move certainly gives Mahomes a slight edge with his sophisticated flair.