Hot mic catches Patrick Mahomes’ reaction to being 27-0 down at Super Bowl 59
A conversation caught on microphone revealed Patrick Mahomes' fighting spirit as the Kansas City Chiefs faced a huge deficit in Super Bowl 59.
The Chiefs had failed to enter the Philadelphia Eagles' territory throughout the first half and trailed 24-0 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Jake Elliott's field goal in the third quarter increased the Eagles' lead to 27-0.
Mahomes and Chiefs safety Justin Reid, however, remained confident they could claw their way back into the game.
"The Patriots did it, coach. We can do this sh*t," Justin Reid said.
"Let's get it baby. Start pulling out the board," Mahomes responded.
Reid was referencing the New England Patriots' historic Super Bowl LI comeback in 2017. Tom Brady led the Patriots from a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime.
Patrick Mahomes' legacy-defining moment falls short
The Kansas City Chiefs' attempted comeback fell short. Patrick Mahomes posted the second-worst QBR (11.4) of his 133-game career, completing just 6 of 14 passes for 33 yards with two interceptions in the first half.
"I just didn't play to my standard and I have to be better next time," Mahomes acknowledged after the 40-22 loss.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart pointed out on Fox 26 that this performance might impact the Tom Brady-Mahomes debate.
The Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line dominated the trenches, sacking Patrick Mahomes six times, one shy of the Super Bowl record.
Unlike Brady's 505-yard performance in his Super Bowl LII defeat to the Eagles, Patrick Mahomes struggled against Philadelphia's relentless defense. The Eagles maintained pressure without blitzing, recording the second-highest pressure rate in Super Bowl history under such circumstances.
Meanwhile, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was efficient, completing all but five passes for 221 yards. He added 72 rushing yards and three total touchdowns on his way to Super Bowl MVP honors.
For Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, this loss marked their second Super Bowl defeat by a significant margin.