❤️🏈 Patrick Mahomes — The True Leader: Chiefs QB Helps Injured Teammate Omarr Norman-Lott Off the Field After Knee Injury vs. Raiders
KANSAS CITY, MO — In a moment that silenced Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott went down clutching his right knee during Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders — and it was Patrick Mahomes who rushed to his side.
The injury occurred late in the third quarter when Norman-Lott was taken down awkwardly on a play involving Raiders offensive lineman Stone Forsythe. The hit, described by some fans and analysts as “unnecessary” and “dirty,” left the Chiefs rookie motionless on the field for several moments. Trainers immediately ran out as Mahomes jogged over, kneeling beside his teammate.
As Norman-Lott grimaced in pain, Mahomes helped the medical staff lift him to his feet, supporting him under one arm as they slowly made their way off the field. Instead of heading to the sideline tent, Norman-Lott was taken straight to the locker room for further evaluation — a sign that the injury could be significant.
The crowd at Arrowhead, moments before roaring for a defensive stop, fell completely silent. Then, as the quarterback walked his teammate off the field, the fans rose to their feet, chanting “Chiefs! Chiefs! Chiefs!” in a wave of respect and solidarity.
“That’s who Patrick is,” one sideline reporter noted. “He’s not just the face of this franchise — he’s the heartbeat. When a teammate goes down, he’s there. Always.”
Chiefs DT Omarr Norman-Lott was helped off the field by Patrick Mahomes after suffering an apparent knee injury. The worst part? Norman-Lott was blocked to the ground after being injured by Raiders OT Stone Forsythe, who was flagged on the play. https://t.co/Zjndkhrs8d pic.twitter.com/IZC8bJEGsH
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) October 19, 2025
After the game, Mahomes was asked about the emotional moment. His response reflected the quiet strength that defines his leadership:
“Omarr’s a fighter. You hate to see that happen, especially on a play like that. But we’ve got his back — always. This team is family, and we’ll be there for him every step of the way.”
Head coach Andy Reid later confirmed that the team’s medical staff would continue to evaluate Norman-Lott’s knee and that more details would come in the following days. Reid also praised Mahomes for his compassion and leadership:
“Pat’s always been that guy. He leads with his heart. You can’t coach that — it’s just who he is.”
The incident reignited debate about player safety, especially following recent controversies surrounding low hits and “dirty plays” in divisional matchups. Many Chiefs fans took to social media, expressing frustration at the Raiders’ physical tactics, with hashtags like #ProtectThePlayers and #ChiefsKingdomStrong trending within minutes.
Still, amid the outrage and uncertainty, the image of Mahomes — shoulder to shoulder with a hurting teammate — stood out as the defining moment of the game.
Football, after all, isn’t just about yards and scores. It’s about brotherhood. And on Sunday night, Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone watching that true greatness is measured not only by what you do with the ball in your hands, but by how you lift others when they fall.
