Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss in Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles, Patrick Mahomes has made it clear he’s more motivated than ever and is sending a warning to the rest of the NFL for the upcoming 2025 season.
Mahomes acknowledged the sting of the Super Bowl loss and emphasized that it will fuel him and the team. He specifically highlighted a focus on getting back to “explosive passing plays” and taking more deep shots, noting that the Chiefs’ offense had opportunities for those plays in the past season that they either didn’t take or barely missed. He believes that re-establishing the deep threat will open up the entire offense, benefiting both the run game and shorter passing plays.
Despite a somewhat down year statistically for Mahomes in 2024 (career lows in yards per pass and per completion), he and the Chiefs still made it to the Super Bowl. With key offensive players like Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Rashee Rice expected to be healthy, and Travis Kelce returning, Mahomes believes the Chiefs’ offense has the potential to be “really, really good.”
Mahomes’ comments reflect a determination to address the team’s shortcomings from the previous season and return to their dominant form. He’s holding himself to a high standard, taking accountability for some of the offensive struggles, and expressing a commitment to improving his execution and decision-making. The general sentiment is that the Super Bowl loss has provided a significant source of motivation for Mahomes and the entire Chiefs organization.