Could Patrick Mahomes be facing the Tom Brady curse? Analyst says the Chiefs' Super Bowl era may be ending
The Kansas City Chiefs have been the NFL's gold standard in recent years, winning three
s in just six seasons under the dynamic leadership of head coach Andy Reid and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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But with their crushing 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, some analysts are beginning to question whether the Chiefs' reign is already on shaky ground.
A dominant dynasty now facing cracks beneath the surface
While Kansas City still managed to tally 12 regular-season wins, the narrow margins of victory and the team's overall struggles against elite defenses have sparked concern. Their Super Bowl loss to a physically dominant Eagles squad exposed vulnerabilities that had been quietly building throughout the season.
Jason McIntyre, analyst for Fox Sports, believes the Chiefs could be heading for a dramatic downturn — and he's drawing historical comparisons to another NFL legend.
Drawing parallels between Mahomes and Tom Brady's decade-long drought
During an appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, McIntyre made a bold claim: 'It's over for the Chiefs, guys.' He pointed to Tom Brady's career trajectory after winning his third Super Bowl ring with the Patriots. Brady then went ten long years without another title, despite multiple deep playoff runs and two heartbreaking Super Bowl losses to the New York Giants.
'This stuff is not easy,' McIntyre said. 'Just because you have Mahomes and Reid doesn't guarantee a Super Bowl run.' He added, 'History is a guide here. It took Brady ten years to win another title.'
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McIntyre also highlighted a concerning trend for teams that lose the Super Bowl. 'Look at the Niners, who unraveled after their overtime loss. The Eagles fell apart the season after losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl,' he noted.
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'There's a bit of a curse for the Super Bowl loser.'
His forecast became even more dramatic as he suggested the Chiefs could miss the playoffs entirely in the upcoming season. With AFC West teams like the Chargers and Broncos retooling their rosters, Kansas City's path to continued dominance could get significantly tougher.
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Still, writing off Mahomes may be premature. The 28-year-old continues to showcase unparalleled poise, leadership, and playmaking ability. If anyone can rewrite the narrative, it's him. But as the Chiefs look ahead to a new season, one thing is clear — nothing in the NFL comes easy, not even for a dynasty.
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