Kansas City Chiefs fans know that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has practiced a behind-the-back pass at training camp for years.

But as he said earlier this year on the show “First Things First,” Mahomes had been hesitant to pull that trick play out during a game.

“I think it was we didn’t play as well offensively enough for me to pull the behind-the-back pass off this last year,” Mahomes said in June. “But it’s no one else’s fault than myself, because coach (Andy) Reid wants me to throw it behind the back more than anyone in the world.

“And so he deliberately puts in plays that I have the opportunity to throw the ball behind the back. So it’s not a coaching thing. It’s me not having that confidence to do it in a game. ... One of these games, man, we’ve got to do it. There’s been too much hype on it. We’ve got to do it and hopefully it’s to Trav. He’s the best at judging that behind-the-back pass.”

Mahomes finally did it in a game, albeit in the preseason, on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

And that behind-the-back pass was to tight end Travis Kelce, just as Mahomes had hoped. The video went viral with more than 1 million views in less than 30 minutes.

Despite Mahomes’ magic, the Lions came back to beat the Chiefs, 24-23.

Bears’ Williams impresses

Caleb Williams looked downfield and saw nobody open. He spun and hit Rome Odunze deep on the run, one prized rookie connecting with another on a 45-yard pass.

It was just the sort of play Chicago hopes to see on a consistent basis.

Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field since being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick, running for a touchdown and leading two scoring drives, and the Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 on Saturday.

Williams got off to a slow start coming off an impressive and brief showing last week at Buffalo in his first preseason appearance. Chicago went three-and-out on its first three possessions on a rainy afternoon. The former USC star then showed the arm and elusiveness the Bears are banking on, leading them to a field goal and scrambling for a touchdown.

Williams completed 6 of 13 passes for 75 yards against Cincinnati’s backups, including the 45-yarder to Odunze. That set up a 7-yard touchdown scramble late in the second quarter.

“We’re going to be explosive,” Williams said.

Giants’ Jones rusty

Daniel Jones was thrilled to be back on the field for the New York Giants even if the results weren’t optimal.

Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year and the Houston Texans beat the visiting Giants 28-10.

“I feel good, physically,” he said. “The knee felt really good. I was excited to be out there.”

Jones tore the ACL in his right knee on Nov. 5 and had recovered for the start of training camp but was held out of New York’s preseason opener last week against Detroit. He played until halftime Saturday and was 11 of 18 for 138 yards.

His two interceptions were part of five turnovers the Giants committed.

Tackle wins game for Ravens

Tavius Robinson took advantage of an opportunity to make a game-changing play.

Robinson stopped Jase McClellan well short of the goal line on a 2-point conversion in the final minute to preserve Baltimore’s 13-12 victory over the visiting Atlanta Falcons. Robinson, a linebacker who made one start for the Ravens last season as a rookie, was in Saturday’s game at the end after Asida Isaac started cramping.

“I think a play like that keeps building my confidence,” Robinson said.

Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half for the Ravens.