Patrick Mahomes experienced a challenging outing as the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Denver Broncos 22-19 on Sunday. The quarterback completed 29 of 45 passes, accumulating 276 yards throughout the game.
Mahomes managed to throw only one touchdown, which came in the fourth quarter when he connected with Travis Kelce for a 21-yard score. Following the loss, fans of pop star Taylor Swift, Kelce”s fiancée, took to social media to voice their displeasure with Mahomes” performance against Denver.
In addition to Mahomes” struggles, Kelce reached a personal milestone by breaking the Chiefs” record for total touchdowns, now standing at 84. However, the spotlight was not solely on Mahomes; fans also directed criticism toward head coach Andy Reid for his play-calling decisions during the game.
During the post-game press conference, Mahomes accepted responsibility for the defeat, expressing his intention to enhance his performance moving forward. Currently, the Chiefs hold a 5-5 record and rank third in the AFC West, trailing behind the Los Angeles Chargers and the Broncos, raising concerns about their chances of securing a tenth consecutive division title.
The Chiefs will next face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, as they look to rebound from this setback.
