Patrick Mahomes produced a cold weather masterclass in guiding the Chiefs to a 26-7 wildcard playoff win over the Dolphins.
Mahomes threw for 262 yards in weather that was akin to the Arctic pole, but did take a nasty blow, causing a piece of his helmet to break off.
Kansas City next travel to the Bills for the Divisional round clash.
In a statement released by the makers of the helmet the equipment did its primary job of protecting Mahomes.
“At VICIS, athlete safety is our top priority,” the company said on Tuesday.
“Extreme conditions like those experienced in Saturday evening’s NFL playoff game are bound to test the limits of even the highest performing products. While outer shell damage is not ideal, the ZERO2 helmet did its job of protecting Patrick Mahomes during a head-to-head impact in unprecedented cold temperatures. The exclusive multi-layer technology employed in the VICIS ZERO2 helmet model utilizes a deformable outer shell, RFLX impact absorption layer, followed by a stiff inner shell. This design approach is similar to the crumple zone of modern cars, effectively absorbing and dispersing impact forces at the point of contact.
The statement went on to say, “VICIS helmets are extensively tested in high-impact conditions across a wide range of temperatures. We are committed to continuing our development of the safest helmets in football and working with our partners in the NFL and other organizations to constantly gain knowledge and continuously advance protective technology. We remain focused on protecting athletes at every level of play by developing the highest performing products available. As the leader in technology advancement within the football protective space, our confidence in the superior performance of our helmet designs has never been greater.”
Mahomes can rest easy that the chances if another helmet misfunction is low, even against a stubborn hard-nosed Buffalo defense.
