By the numbers: How interceptions and sacks defined struggles of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Briefly

In Super Bowl LIX, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs faced a formidable challenge from the Philadelphia Eagles, resulting in a 40-22 defeat. Mahomes had a notably rough first half, finishing with only 33 passing yards—the lowest of his career—and committing two interceptions, including a pick-six. Despite some second-half improvement, Mahomes' overall performance was marred by a record-setting number of mistakes and the Chiefs' struggle to gain offensive momentum. This game marked a stark contrast to his previous playoff successes.
Mahomes' 17 passing yards were his fewest in a first quarter this season. He was averaging 57 entering the game.
Mahomes threw his first postseason pick-six. Cooper DeJean's TD on the 38-yard interception put the Eagles ahead 17-0 with 7:03 left in the first half.
For the first time in his career, Mahomes threw two interceptions in the first half of a playoff game.
Mahomes finished the first half with 33 passing yards, the fewest he's had in the first half of any game in his career.
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