“Disrupting my timing”: Patrick Mahomes blames Eagles’ for humiliating Super Bowl defeat as Chiefs prepare for revenge

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to high-pressure matchups, but the painful memory of last season’s Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles still weighs on his mind. As the two teams prepare for a high-stakes rematch in Week 2 at Arrowhead Stadium, Mahomes opened up about what went wrong in February and how the Eagles’ defensive strategy played a key role in their defeat.

Patrick Mahomes credits the Eagles’ defensive plan for disrupting his rhythm

Patrick Mahomes admitted that the Eagles executed an exceptional game plan during the Super Bowl, which left him struggling to find his timing. Speaking with reporters ahead of the upcoming game, he said, “They had a great game plan of disrupting my timing.” His candid reflection reveals not just frustration but a focus on learning from past mistakes. “You have to learn from it. It sucks,” Mahomes added, showing a determination to improve and overcome the challenge.

In the Super Bowl, Mahomes completed 21 of 32 passes for 257 yards, throwing 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions while being sacked six times. Despite his efforts, the Eagles dominated early, holding a 40-6 lead before the Chiefs scored two late touchdowns to lessen the final margin.

What makes this year’s Eagles defense even tougher to beat

Looking ahead to Sunday’s rematch, Mahomes praised the Eagles’ defense as one of the strongest he’s faced. “They’re good at every aspect on defense,” he said, emphasizing that Kansas City will need to bring its best game to stand a chance this time around.

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