Patrick Mahomes had one of the roughest nights of his career during Super Bowl 2025, leaving fans questioning whether something was off from the very start.
As the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome, Mahomes’ performance was uncharacteristically shaky, leading some to speculate whether he may have suffered a concussion early in the game.
A Hard Hit That Had Fans Talking
On the Chiefs’ very first drive, with a crucial 3rd and 9 play, Mahomes scrambled to escape pressure.
As he released the ball, Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter dived at him, taking him to the ground.
Mahomes’ head slammed against the turf on impact, and though he quickly got back up, some fans couldn’t help but wonder if the hit had lingering effects.
One fan took to social media, sharing a clip of the moment and commenting, “One of the worst games I’ve ever seen Patrick Mahomes play.
He’s been off all game. Was he concussed early in this game??”
Fans Spot More Signs of Trouble
As the game progressed, Mahomes continued to struggle.
He was sacked multiple times—six and counting with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter—leading to more speculation online.
One fan noted, “Mahomes looked concussed after the first sack.
Somehow the doctors didn’t see him stumble, then he got sacked again and threw a pick-six. Hmm.”
Between questionable decision-making and moments where he appeared somewhat dazed on the sidelines, fans flooded social media with concerns that something wasn’t right with the star quarterback.
Mahomes Takes Full Responsibility
Despite the chatter, Mahomes made no mention of any potential injury when addressing reporters after the game.
Instead, he shouldered the blame for the Chiefs’ struggles, acknowledging their rough start and costly turnovers.
“They played better than us from start to finish,” Mahomes admitted.
“We didn’t start how we wanted to. The turnovers hurt. I take all the blame for that.
Those turnovers swung the momentum of the game, and they capitalized on them.”
Referring to two crucial interceptions, he added, “They scored on one and got a touchdown immediately after another.
That’s 14 points I gave them. It’s hard to come back from that in the Super Bowl.”
What’s Next for Mahomes and the Chiefs?
While the loss will sting for Mahomes and the Chiefs, the real question now is whether the quarterback was dealing with an undiagnosed concussion—or if it was simply an off night for one of the NFL’s biggest stars.
Either way, Chiefs fans will be eager to see how Mahomes bounces back next season.