The NFL confirmed Monday that the cameraman struck by an errant Patrick Mahomes pass during Sunday’s Kanas City Chiefs‑Buffalo Bills game at Highmark Stadium is okay. The league posted a short update on its social channel after video of the incident went viral, noting the operator suffered no serious injury.
The play occurred late in the first half when Mahomes’ pass intended for Travis Kelce fell incomplete and bounced off the turf toward a camera operator stationed near the end zone. The clip, widely shared by the league and media outlets, showed the operator knocked backward by the impact and briefly shaken on the ground before receiving assistance.
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Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) kneels on field prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Local and national outlets later identified the cameraman as Justin Schwab, a live content correspondent working the game for the league, who posted his own perspective clip online and confirmed he was fine. People and other outlets documented Schwab’s social posts, and the league’s confirmation helped settle immediate concerns from viewers and commentators who had feared the worst.
The hit added an unusual note to a day already notable for the Bills’ pressure on Mahomes and Buffalo’s 28‑21 victory. Mahomes had a rough outing by his standards, completing 15 of 34 passes, and the misdirected throw that struck the cameraman underscored how chaotic that sequence had been. Media coverage balanced the sensational nature of the clip with factual updates about the operator’s condition.
NFL Shares Status of Cameraman Hit By Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets the crowd hyped before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
The NFL has provided an update about the cameraman hit by Mahomes. This can be seen in a post shared by the league’s official X account.
confirmed, he’s okay 😅 pic.twitter.com/QqZPqfJ0II
— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025
Cameramen and other on‑field staff routinely work in close proximity to live action, and the episode renewed discussion about sideline safety and positioning. League and club staff routinely review protocols for camera placement and protection; sources said those procedures will be revisited if necessary in light of the incident.
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Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up against the Chicago Bears prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
For now, the quick confirmation from the league that the operator is okay has quelled health concerns and allowed attention to refocus on the game’s competitive storylines. The viral moment will stand as a bizarre sidebar to Buffalo’s win, but officials and the operator’s own posts made clear the incident produced only a scare rather than lasting harm.
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Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks on field against the Chicago Bears prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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