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Patrick Mahomes’ underlying numbers in playoffs show an ugly trend heading into 2025

Patrick Mahomes’ underlying numbers in playoffs show an ugly trend heading into 2025
he Kansas City Chiefs aspired for greatness throughout the 2024 NFL season. Having made the Super Bowl in four of the past five seasons, while winning the last two, it almost seemed unfathomable for them to do it again. But they did, winning game after game, grinding out close victories, and reaching Super Bowl LIX. That’s when it all came crumbling down.
A relentless Philadelphia Eagles team controlled the game from beginning to end, with their defense making Patrick Mahomes’ life hell for all 60 minutes. Mahomes was constantly under pressure and was sacked six times, while also throwing two interceptions, one of which was brought back for a touchdown. Mahomes didn’t look like himself from the get-go. Much of that can be attributed to poor offensive line play, but there were signs even before the Super Bowl.