Patrick Mahomes Takes Blame for Chiefs' Loss: 'I Just Didn't Play to My Standard'
February 10, 2025
Patrick Mahomes is taking full responsibility for the flat performance from the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
The Chiefs lost 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the game, falling short in their quest for a third consecutive title. Following the game, Mahomes said that he takes the blame for his role in three turnovers and that he needs to perform at a higher level.
"I just didn't play to my standard," Mahomes said. "I have to be better next time."
He expressed similar thoughts on social media afterwards:
Patrick Mahomes II @PatrickMahomesAppreciate all the love and support from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a> <br><br>I let y'all down today. I'll always continue to work and try and learn and be better for it. <br><br>Want to give thanks to God for every opportunity he has given me.<br><br>We will be back.
Mahomes went 21-of-32 for 257 yards with three touchdowns, two interceptions and a lost fumble. He was sacked six times for a total of 31 yards and the offense was only able to muster a total of 275 yards.
This was Mahomes' fifth Super Bowl in his seventh season and he and the Chiefs were aiming for a third-consecutive Super Bowl title. He now has a 3-2 overall record in the Super Bowl.
While it can be a setback, the 29-year-old has still made the Conference Championship in each season as a starter of his professional career and will remain a major contender in the AFC.
