Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, encountered a series of unprecedented challenges during Sunday’s Super Bowl, resulting in a 38-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mahomes made history by becoming the second quarterback ever in the Super Bowl to throw interceptions on consecutive pass attempts. This marked a rare feat previously accomplished by only Craig Morton, who did it twice with different teams.
The Eagles' aggressive defense posed a formidable challenge for Mahomes, forcing him into uncharacteristic mistakes. He faced zero blitzes for the first time since Rex Grossman in Super Bowl XLI and managed just 14 yards on the Chiefs' first five drives, marking the lowest output in any Mahomes-started game. This lack of early offensive momentum set the tone for a challenging outing.
Mahomes' performance saw him sacked consecutively before throwing a pick-six, marking another Super Bowl first for a quarterback. Cooper DeJean's 38-yard interception return put the Eagles ahead 17-0 with 7:03 remaining in the first half. Despite Mahomes' history of postseason prowess, he struggled with passes over five air yards, completing just one of six attempts with two interceptions.
By halftime, Mahomes had thrown for only 33 passing yards, the fewest in his career for a first half. His offensive struggles were compounded by being unable to cross midfield until their tenth drive, setting a record for the longest such streak in Super Bowl history. The Chiefs' offense continued to falter, further underscoring the challenges faced throughout the game.
Despite these adversities, Mahomes finished with 257 passing yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions, and a fumble on 21-of-32 passing attempts. The Eagles' relentless pressure and strategic defense played a crucial role in securing their victory and earning Jalen Hurts the MVP title.
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