Q: When you look back at the last time you played the Raiders, what is the biggest takeaway do you think in terms of getting Tyreek Hill more involved?

MAHOMES: "They had a good game plan for him (Tyreek Hill). There were a lot of times they were double covering him, had guys on top of him, but there were also opportunities I missed him on where he could've had a big game. I know I had the shot down the middle where I overthrew him for a touchdown. There were several other ones we could've connected on. I think we just stay within our game plan. If they're going to devote more players to Tyreek, then more guys will go off like (Travis) Kelce did last time we played them. That's the good thing about this team is that no one cares about who's getting the shine or who's getting the ball, they just care about winning football games."

Q: Do you notice a difference when he is being taken out of the equation because of his speed and the big plays he makes when he's not as involved?

MAHOMES: "Yeah, you always want to get him involved. You always want to make sure that he's getting opportunities to make the big plays he seems to make every single week almost. At the same time, I think him being there is such a threat that he opens up other guys. He knows how to get himself open but also how to help other guys get open as well. That's a vital part of our offense."

Q: A couple games you have come out a little slow, have you seen a pattern or common denominator in that that's something to learn from?

MAHOMES: "Not necessarily. You want to come out and play fast and score on the first drive and on every single drive, but you have to kind of get into the flow of the game and see where the game takes you. Sometimes you don't get that fast start you want, but you have to find a way to bounce back as quickly as possible."

Q: What do you think it means to be a MVP?

MAHOMES: "It is special for anyone to get that award or even be mentioned in that award. At the same time, it's a team game. It's about the team and everyone around you. You can't do it by yourself. I am grateful I'm on a great team that I can go out and play every single week and try to win as many football games as possible."

Q: With Laurent Duvernay-Tardif practicing today and the possibility of coming off IR, what does that mean for you and the rest of the offense?

MAHOMES: "Having Larry back would be awesome. We have had guys who've stepped up and played that position well as the season has gone on. He's a great player and a smart player, he's a doctor, so I mean he is a smart guy. He also has an element of toughness that's really special about him, so it would be amazing to have him back as another weapon in our offense."

Q: Are you doing anything additional to stay conditioned when it comes to playing more games than you did in college in a season?

MAHOMES: "Not necessarily. It's a process. You set up the schedule for a reason and follow it no matter if you're tired one day or if you are as energized as you've ever been. You just stay on that same schedule, game plan, watch the film, practice and do the same things you've been doing in order to have success."

Q: How about the holiday pajamas you wore yesterday?