At the start of the season, Patrick Mahomes faced a wave of criticism over his appearance, with many questioning whether his off-season weight gain would hurt his performance.

Now, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is proving the doubters wrong, showing that his physique not only makes him look like a literal bull on the field, but also helps him stay rock solid when defenders try to bring him down. Of course, he credits it all to his trusty “dad bod.”

Turning criticism into confidence

Patrick Mahomes’ much-criticized “dad bod” earned him his first touchdown in 32 games, giving him major cool dad vibes as the 49ers safety Malik Mustaphatried-and failed-to bring him down before he crossed the goal line. The internet wasted no time, and the highlight went viral as Mahomes left the player on the turf and casually walked into the end zone.

Even though the last few games have been tough for Mahomes, this small yet crucial moment gave him a much-needed confidence boost and helped him reclaim his leadership role, guiding the team to a strong victory over San Francisco.

A collision to remember

At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, Mahomes has a clear size advantage over the 5-foot-10, 206-pound Mustapha, so it’s no surprise that when they collided, it was Mustapha who came out on the losing end. After the game, Mustapha acknowledged with a smile that what people will remember most is him getting steamrolled by Mahomes. And you can bet Mahomes is secretly grateful for the moment, as it only enhances his cool factor thanks to his so-called “dad bod”.