Patrick Mahomes took to the field at Caesars Superdome with hopes of securing his fourth Super Bowl victory for the Kansas City Chiefs. However, his performance was quickly labelled one of the worst in Super Bowl history, as he struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the first half, Mahomes faced three sacks and threw two interceptions, leaving the Chiefs trailing 24-0 at halftime.
The Eagles continued their dominance in the second half, leading to a final score of 40-22. Notably, Sydney native Jordan Mailata made history as the first Australian to win a Super Bowl. Commentators were shocked by Mahomes’s dismal performance, with ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky describing it as an “absolute beatdown” and calling it the “worst game” of Mahomes’s career.
Despite being considered alongside legendary players like Tom Brady, Mahomes’s first-half display raised questions about his status among the elite. Fellow ESPN commentator Louis Riddick highlighted that such a lacklustre performance does not belong in discussions about the greatest of all time. Mahomes’s seemingly unsettled state on the field was a stark contrast to the confident Jalen Hurts, who led the Eagles to a strong start. Social media reactions mirrored the commentators’ disbelief, as many expressed disappointment in the three-time Super Bowl champion’s performance.