Tell us if you’ve heard this before: a former Michigan quarterback makes some incredible plays in the AFC semi-finals which seals victory for his team with a championship game up next?
While the first that comes to mind might be Tom Brady, alas, it wasn’t. It was former Wolverines signal-caller Chad Henne.
The Kansas City Chiefs appeared to be en route to a blowout win over the Cleveland Browns, but star quarterback Patrick Mahomes went out of the game with a concussion, which thrust Henne into action. The Browns got within striking distance, in part due to a Henne interception thrown in the end zone. But Henne struck back, looking more like he was in his mid-2000s form from when he was in Ann Arbor.
On a third-and-14, Cleveland was down five with no timeouts left. It was the other side of the two-minute warning. Momentum swinging the Browns direction, Henne kept the ball and took off, nearly getting to the first down marker.
While the celebration was on as it appeared he got the first down, after a measurement, it was fourth and half a yard. Henne retook the field, and the thought was he’d try to draw Cleveland offsides and then the Chiefs would punt.
Chad Henne was not supposed to be the postseason hero for the Kansas City Chiefs, the man partly responsible for sending the defending Super Bowl champions to their third consecutive AFC. Henne played five years for Jacksonville, four for Miami, and is in his second season with the Chiefs. Henne was a Chief in 2018 and came back to back up Mahomes this season. Henne, 35, started the.
But it wouldn’t happen that way. Henne snapped the ball and hit Tyreek Hill for a first down, sealing the game for K.C.
So, if and when Tom Brady has some heroics in the NFL playoffs, he’s not alone in being a former Michigan QB out there making big plays in big moments.
And naturally, Mahomes was appreciative of the former Wolverine helping his team secure the victory.
© Provided by The Spun Braylon Edwards goes up for a catch during Michigan vs. Ohio State.Chad Henne is in his 13th NFL season but first playoff game as the reliever to an injury Patrick Mahomes. But his awful interception against the Cleveland Browns has given one of his former college teammates some deja vu.
Taking to Twitter, former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards gave a shoutout to his former quarterback. He joked that Henne’s interception was reminiscent of a famous throw Henne made at Michigan back in 2004.
“Chad thought it was UM vs MSU 04…. Love you Chad but I’m at home,” Edwards wrote.
Chad thought it was UM vs MSU 04….. love you Chad but I’m at home 🤣🤣🤣
— Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) January 17, 2021
Edwards is referring to this play from the 2004 Michigan-Michigan State game. With 3:00 remaining in the fourth quarter, Henne threw the ball up – seemingly into the range of a Spartans defender. But Edwards jumped up and came down with the ball, tying the game.
The Wolverines would win the game 45-37 in 3OT. They would finish the season as Big Ten co-champions and earned a spot in the Rose Bowl.
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It’s pretty remarkable how similar the plays are. But in fairness, it’s been a while since Henne was in a spot as big as that one.
Fortunately for Henne, the Browns didn’t immediately make him and the Chiefs pay for his mistake. The Browns punted on the ensuing drive, keeping the Chiefs in the lead, 22-17.
Can Chad Henne overcome his mistake and lead the Chiefs to the AFC Championship Game?
The game is being played on CBS.
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