Patrick Mahomes has redefined quarterback excellence since taking over as the Kansas City Chiefs’ starter in 2018. With a league-leading 88 regular-season wins, three Super Bowl titles, and a flair of jaw-dropping plays, Mahomes has been the NFL‘s gold standard.
His bazooka arm strength, improvisational brilliance, and clutch performances have made him a nightmare for defenses. However, in a stunning twist, Mahomes has most likely met his match in the Philadelphia Eagles, particularly in their Week 2 clash in 2025, where the Chiefs fell 20-17 in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX. This loss exposed a rare vulnerability, marking Mahomes’ first 0-2 start and his first three-game losing streak in the NFL.
MAHOMES PICKED OFF! After a looong Chiefs drive, the @Eagles take it away! pic.twitter.com/qZrwL2WOhP
— NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) September 14, 2025
In a historic feat, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has become the only player, alongside Joe Burrow, to defeat Mahomes in three consecutive matchups. The latest chapter unfolded in Week 2, where Hurts outdueled Mahomes, limiting the Chiefs’ offense to just 173 passing yards.
This victory follows two prior wins, including a dominant performance in last year’s Super Bowl. Hurts’ success against Mahomes has been stellar to watch, as Mahomes and the Chiefs were starting to look unbeatable prior to last year’s Super Bowl.
Hurts now join an elite group alongside Joe Burrow, to beat Mahomes three times overall. Hurts’ success against Mahomes mirrors Burrow’s remarkable run in 2021 and 2022, which included an AFC championship upset.
Overall, Hurts, Burrow, and Tom Brady are the only three QBs to have beaten Mahomes three times.
This unprecedented streak has now sparked questions about Mahomes’ invincibility, which was once a very hard achievement. The Chiefs’ offense, typically a juggernaut, struggled to find rhythm against Philly’s stout defense. Hurts, with his dual-threat ability, has consistently exploited Kansas’s vulnerabilities.
For Mahomes, this loss not only stings but marks a new low. The Chiefs have now lost opening two games for the first time in Mahomes’ era. While injuries have certainly been a factor, the Chiefs chances to win another Super Bowl this season seems slim.
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