The Night Patrick Mahomes Wished He Could Forget

It was supposed to be another chapter in the legend of Patrick Mahomes, a showcase of his brilliance under the bright lights. Instead, it turned into an absolute nightmare—one that even his most loyal fans couldn’t defend. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback didn’t just have a bad game; he had a catastrophic one, and the entire world watched as he unraveled.

Mahomes wasn’t just off his game—he was playing like a shell of himself, making mistakes that rookies get benched for. Over the course of four quarters, he managed to turn the ball over three times, including two interceptions that looked more like gifts to the opposing defense than actual attempts at completing a pass. And let’s not forget the fumble—because, at this point, why not add to the disaster? Every throw, every decision, every moment of his performance felt like a lesson in what not to do as an NFL quarterback.

For years, we’ve heard the GOAT whispers surrounding Mahomes. Fans and analysts alike have placed him in conversations alongside Tom Brady, Joe Montana, and Peyton Manning. But after this performance, can we finally put that debate to rest? The man is talented—no one is denying that—but being mentioned in the same breath as the greatest to ever play the game? That’s a stretch so far it could tear a hamstring. 

Great quarterbacks find a way to overcome adversity, to rally their team when things aren’t going their way. Mahomes, on the other hand, crumbled. When the Chiefs needed him most, he was delivering turnovers instead of touchdowns. The best quarterbacks elevate those around them—Mahomes, in this game, dragged his entire team down with him.

Now, this isn’t to say his career is over. He’ll bounce back. He’ll have games where he looks every bit like the superstar Kansas City fans worship. But can we pump the brakes on the GOAT talk? Brady had an entire dynasty, Montana was ice-cold in Super Bowls, and Manning revolutionized the game. Mahomes, for all his talent, still has a long way to go before he belongs in that club.

So let’s stop forcing the narrative. Let’s allow Mahomes to prove himself over a career, not just a few flashy seasons. Because as of now, the only thing he proved in this game is that even the best can have nights they’d rather forget.