Philadelphia’s defence was sensible, particularly up entrance as they sacked Mahomes six occasions, only one off the Tremendous Bowl report, and had him underneath stress from the primary snap.
It was an analogous story in Mahomes’ different Tremendous Bowl loss, additionally a blowout in opposition to Tampa Bay, and perhaps some demons from that recreation contributed as he had arguably the worst recreation of his profession.
Mahomes handed for a career-worst 33 yards within the first half as he didn’t get the Chiefs into Philadelphia’s half – and his complete quarterback ranking (QBR) of 11.4 was his second-worst in 133 profession video games.
Sure, he was underneath fixed stress, however his decision-making was off. He was too fast to take off and run, maybe understandably given how his offensive line was being manhandled.
However his head was down, he missed some essential throws – a potential Xavier Worthy landing and first-down conversion to Travis Kelce simply two of them.
Chopping a rabbit within the headlights determine was unusual for a three-time champion and the most effective ever on the place.
“I simply did not play to my commonplace and I’ve to be higher subsequent time,” admitted Mahomes. How he responds now might outline his legacy.