Patrick Mahomes avoids concussion despite Super Bowl loss

In Super Bowl 59, Patrick Mahomes struggled significantly, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 40-22 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Early in the game, Mahomes took a hit from Jalen Carter, causing concern among fans and experts about a potential concussion; however, concussion specialist Chris Nowinski stated that Mahomes showed no signs of a concussion during the game. Mahomes threw two interceptions and was sacked six times, contributing to the Chiefs' inability to mount a comeback after falling behind 24-0. Despite speculation regarding his performance possibly being linked to the hit, Mahomes attributed the loss to turnovers and the Eagles' superior play. He expressed disappointment in his performance and thanked fans for their support, promising to learn and improve. The game marked a notable drop in Mahomes' performance on one of the biggest stages in football.