Chiefs 0-2 For First Time With Patrick Mahomes After Loosing To Eagles In Super Bowl Rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs are 0-2 for the first time since Patrick Mahomes became their star quarterback, losing 20-17 to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX.

With an already weakened offense, the Chiefs had difficulty moving the ball past the Eagles throughout the game. The key turning point in the game came in the fourth quarter.

Mahomes targeted tight end Travis Kelce, but the pass fell out of Kelce’s hands and was intercepted by rookie safety Andrew Mukuba, who ran it for 41 yards from the goal line. The rookie looked like he would have made a touchdown if offensive lineman Josh Simmons‘ tackle hadn’t stopped him.

“I threw it a tad too early,” Mahomes told reporters after the game. “If I could put it on his body, he can catch it, take the hit and get into the end zone.”

The Eagles extended their lead in the next drive with quarterback Jalen Hurts making a 28-yard pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith, his biggest pass.

The Eagles scored multiple “tush-push” runs, including the game-sealing touchdown, to increase the Eagles’ lead. The Eagles scored 20-10 with around six minutes left.

The Chiefs answered with a late 49-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, but they could not reclaim possession, leaving the Eagles to run the clock out.

The loss had historical weight for the Chiefs. It was the first time the team began their season 0-2 since 2014 under head coach Andy Reid. After the game, Reid spoke honestly about the loss to the Eagles with reporters.

“I’ll take full responsibility for that game. I probably stayed too aggressive on that, and that’s my responsibility,” Reid said. “I thought my guys played their tails off. They played hard and aggressive football. They stuck together throughout the game, and that’ll pay [off] for us down the road as we continue to grow.”

Reid emphasized accountability and having the team continue doing what they have done.

The Chiefs will look to rebound in Week 3 with a must-win mindset against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. For now, the jarring 0-2 start is a reminder that even the strongest teams can fumble.