Collinsworth Admits Mahomes Bias
No More Hiding – Collinsworth Confesses What We All Knew
For years, NFL fans have playfully (or not-so-playfully) pointed out that Cris Collinsworth seems to have an undeniable fondness for Patrick Mahomes. Whether it’s the way he marvels at Mahomes’ no-look passes, his ability to extend plays, or his leadership on the field, viewers have long suspected that Collinsworth leans a little too heavily toward praising the Kansas City Chiefs’ superstar quarterback. Well, after seasons of speculation and social media chatter, Collinsworth has finally admitted what many believed to be truehe’s biased toward Mahomes. During NBC’s broadcast of the Sunday night showdown between the Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers, Collinsworth made the confession in a moment that felt both self-aware and completely expected.
“Yeah, I’m a Little Biased”
Collinsworth didn’t shy away when the topic came up. In the middle of the Chiefs-Packers broadcast, he casually dropped, “Yeah, I’m a little biased. I admit it.” To be fair, it’s hard not to be enamored with Mahomes. The quarterback has already put together a career worthy of Hall of Fame discussions, boasting multiple MVP awards, a Super Bowl MVP, and the kind of highlight-reel plays that make even opposing fans appreciate his greatness. But for years, Collinsworth’s exuberance whenever Mahomes took the field caused frustration among fans of other teams. Whenever the Chiefs played in primetime, Twitter inevitably lit up with fans calling out Collinsworth’s lavish praise.
Collinsworth’s acknowledgment, while lighthearted, seems to be his way of nodding along with the joke.
The Fine Line Between Analysis and Admiration
This isn’t the first time Collinsworth has been accused of playing favorites. Over the years, fans have claimed he’s shown similar levels of enthusiasm for players like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and even, at one point, Ben Roethlisberger. But with Mahomes, the adoration feels amplified. That’s largely because Mahomes is a once-in-a-generation type of quarterback. He has revolutionized the position with his off-platform throws, escapability, and ability to lead high-pressure comebacks. But for broadcasters, there’s always a challenge when covering generational talentswhere’s the line between genuine admiration and perceived favoritism? To his credit, Collinsworth isn’t wrong in praising Mahomes. The Chiefs quarterback has delivered countless “Did you see that?!” moments, and his ability to improvise keeps games thrilling. But when the praise becomes so overwhelming that it overshadows what’s happening on the field for both teams, it can alienate viewers rooting for the opposition.
Will Anything Change?
Now that Collinsworth has made his bias official, will anything actually change? Probably not. If anything, this confession might give him even more freedom to lean into the Mahomes love-fest. If Mahomes pulls off another absurd escape-and-throw combo in primetime, don’t be surprised if Collinsworth reacts as if he just saw Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel in real-time. That’s just who Collinsworth isa football guy who can’t help but gush when witnessing football brilliance. In reality, this isn’t likely to change viewer perception. Fans of other teams will still groan when the Chiefs are on Sunday Night Football, expecting another three hours of Collinsworth singing Mahomes’ praises. Chiefs fans, meanwhile, will continue to revel in the recognition given to their quarterback. At the end of the day, football fans should probably embrace Collinsworth’s enthusiasm rather than fight it. After all, we’re witnessing one of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks in his prime. If that comes with a little excessive admiration from the broadcast booth, so be it. That said, perhaps on the next Chiefs telecast, Collinsworth might throw in an extra compliment for the opposing quarterbackjust to keep things a little more balanced.
