Whenever Patrick Mahomes launches a football, fans expect something electric. The Chiefs’ superstar is known for impossible angles and jaw-dropping no-look passes, but during Kansas City’s November 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, one throw went off course in the most unexpected way.
Mahomes fired a rocket toward Travis Kelce in the red zone, but instead of finding his tight end, the ball drilled a cameraman near the sideline. The man went down hard, but luckily, he popped up smiling, and fans couldn’t stop replaying it. It wasn’t just a football gone off course; it was a reminder of how powerful Mahomes’ arm really is.
The Pass That Missed Its Mark But Made A Viral Moment
Mahomes’ arm strength has always been the stuff of legend, with some of his throws topping 60 mph. That cannon was on full display against Buffalo, but this time, it created a cult‑favorite moment instead of a touchdown.
Mahomes tried to thread a tight window pass to Kelce just short of the goal line. The ball sailed past his intended receiver and struck Justin Schwab, a camera operator positioned at the back of the end zone. The impact sent Schaefer sprawling onto the turf before Mahomes jogged over to check on him, showing quick sportsmanship after the errant throw.
The day after the hit, Schwab shared the clip on Instagram from his point of view, showing Mahomes’ fastball coming straight at him. “Can you really blame me for jumping?” he joked in the caption as the ball smacked into his gear, instantly winning fans over and proving he had the best reaction of the night.
The moment became one of those rare NFL highlights that had nothing to do with touchdowns. Mahomes went 15 of 34 for 250 yards with one interception, but it was the ‘cameraman connection’ that stole the internet’s attention.
How Fans Turned The Missed Pass Into The Week’s Favorite Clip
When the clip hit social media feeds, the comment section went wild. One fan laughed, “Bro flopped harder than LeBron,” while another wrote, “Bro act like he got shot.” Others piled on with jokes like, “I’ve always wondered if NFL cameramen get hazard pay,” and “Bro act like he got hit by a .50 cal.”
A few users, though, came to his defense, saying, “Glad he didn’t overreact” and “It wasn’t that serious, cameraman.” The blend of humor, exaggeration, and empathy captured exactly why the internet couldn’t get enough of this moment.
Moments like that remind fans that football’s chaos can still make everyone laugh. Even in a frustrating 21‑28 loss to Buffalo, Chiefs fans found humor in Mahomes’ misfire. Schwab, who works as a live content correspondent for the NFL, unexpectedly became an internet legend for his reaction and perfect sense of timing.
For Mahomes, it was just another wild chapter in a season full of close calls and viral highlights. After the game, he told reporters he needed to “be more consistent as a quarterback,” but honestly, fans didn’t mind this miss. It showed his trademark intensity and gave everyone a reason to smile.
The Chiefs will get another chance to bounce back when they face the Denver Broncos on November 10. But for now, the internet is still replaying the throw that missed Travis Kelce and made a cameraman a meme hero.
Published: Nov 3, 2025 04:11 pm