The Kansas City Chiefs welcomed Philadelphia back to Arrowhead Stadium in their home opener for Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX rematch, marking the 11th Super Bowl rematch the following season. And the Eagles delivered the same result as seven months ago in New Orleans. Kansas City had a tough time moving the ball consistently against the Eagles and lost 20-17 at home. The victory continued the Eagles’ dominance over elite competition. And for the Chiefs, underneath the disappointment over the loss lurk troubling signs that could threaten Mahomes’ dynasty concerns.

ESPN’s Get Up delivered a sobering reality check Monday morning when it posted a clip about Patrick Mahomes‘ historic losing streak. “I think, other teams look at them and think, ‘For the first time in a while, they are beatable’… He’s (Patrick Mahomes) never lost three straight games in the NFL. This is the first time it’s ever happened,” Adam Schefter said on the show.

The Chiefs’ loss to Philadelphia marked uncharted territory for Mahomes, who had never experienced this level of sustained failure throughout his career. The analysts on the show didn’t sugarcoat the implications either. Mahomes threw for just 187 yards and one touchdown against the Eagles—hardly the explosive numbers fans expect from a dynasty quarterback. He scrambled for 66 rushing yards, leading Kansas City’s ground game by necessity rather than design. Jalen Hurts outplayed him with better decision-making and clutch rushing touchdowns when the game mattered most.

The Chiefs started 0-2 for the first time since 2015, when they stumbled to a 3-5 record heading into their bye week. That reality makes this start even more concerning for an organization built on sustained excellence. ESPN’s analysis cut straight to the psychological damage this losing streak creates for Kansas City’s championship culture.

“So that air of invincibility, that aura that’s been around them, it’s dented.” Adam Schefter put it bluntly. And then, former NFL HC, Rex Ryan, added to it, saying, “No, absolutely it’s dented and it was dented last year.” This assessment acknowledges that Kansas City’s mystique began eroding before this season even started.

Everyone remembers how the Chiefs fell to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX back in February 2025. Philly dominated with a decisive 40-22 win, crushing Kansas City’s dream of a historic three-peat. The Eagles’ defense was all over the field, limiting the Chiefs to just 294 total yards. Making matters worse, Andy Reid had avoided QB sneaks with Mahomes since a 2019 knee injury. The Eagles’ dominance didn’t stop there—they carried that momentum right into their Week 2 matchup, too.

Philadelphia controlled the game through Saquon Barkley’s 13-yard rushing touchdown and Hurts’ tush push dominance. The Eagles maintained a 10-point lead until Mahomes’ desperation 49-yard touchdown pass to Tyquan Thornton made things interesting. But Kansas City’s failed onside kick sealed their fate and extended the losing streak.

Three straight losses create doubt in championship locker rooms that previously believed in guaranteed victories. Players who never experienced sustained failure under Mahomes now question whether their proven formulas still work. The dynasty’s foundation looks shakier than anyone imagined possible just months ago.

Chiefs’ collapse shows dynasty vulnerabilities in devastating Eagles loss

Two deep passes to Tyquan Thornton in the final minutes perfectly captured Kansas City’s season-opening struggles against Philadelphia. The first was an easy overthrow, with Thornton wide open for a touchdown that would’ve tied the game. The second connected for a score but came too late to matter in their 20-17 loss. These throws summarized everything wrong with the Chiefs’ offense this season.

Kansas City managed just 294 yards against Philadelphia’s defense, looking eerily similar to their Super Bowl performance seven months ago. The Eagles controlled the game from start to finish, leaving the Chiefs scrambling for answers they haven’t needed to find in recent memory. Andy Reid took responsibility for the loss without making excuses for his team’s poor execution. “Keep playing hard,” Reid said simply. “I’ll take this one. Keep playing hard. So, stick together and play hard.” His message reflects a coach trying to maintain confidence while privately knowing his team faces serious problems.

The Chiefs now sit 0-2 for the first time since 2014, Reid’s second season in Kansas City. That was also the last time they missed the playoffs before reaching seven straight AFC Championship games. Historical context makes this start even more alarming, since only 5 of 41 teams starting 0-2 made the playoffs in the expanded format.

Thornton receiving those crucial targets highlights Kansas City’s receiver crisis perfectly. Rashee Rice serves a six-game suspension for his street racing incident, while Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals remain sidelined with injuries. Worthy dislocated his shoulder in the season opener after colliding with Travis Kelce, leaving the Chiefs without their top three receivers.

Patrick Mahomes hasn’t experienced this level of adversity since high school, when he went 0-2 during his sophomore season at Whitehouse High in Texas. “We played two good football teams and made mistakes in big moments, stuff that we’re not used to doing,” Mahomes admitted. The schedule doesn’t offer much relief either, with matchups against Baltimore, Detroit, Washington, and Buffalo looming ahead.