The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 season is unraveling, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken responsibility following the Denver Broncos’ walk-off victory on Sunday. With the loss, Kansas City’s record fell to 5-5 overall, and their chances of winning the AFC West have plummeted to just 10%. This puts the Chiefs’ quest for an unprecedented 10th straight division title in serious jeopardy.
Mahomes has long been seen as the driving force behind Kansas City’s remarkable string of division, conference, and Super Bowl victories. Alongside head coach Andy Reid and star teammates like Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, he has helped create one of the NFL’s most talked-about dynasties. Yet, after this rough start to the season, Mahomes admitted that he is human and accepted much of the blame for the team’s struggles.
### What Patrick Mahomes Said After Broncos vs. Chiefs
Speaking at the podium after the game, Mahomes reflected on his performance, which included completing 29 of 45 passes for 276 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
“I think we’re really talented and we’ve got a lot of great players, but it’s about being more consistent. I think it starts with me,” Mahomes told reporters. “There’s times where I’m firing and we’re moving the ball down the field at ease. But there’s times where we go in spurts where I miss a throw or a [pass]-protection call. We haven’t been consistent enough to win games. It starts with me.”
### Ja’Quan McMillian’s Impact
A relatively unknown cornerback named Ja’Quan McMillian caused significant frustration for Mahomes throughout the game. McMillian sacked Mahomes twice and applied relentless pressure, disrupting the Chiefs’ offensive rhythm.
Despite these challenges, Mahomes managed to connect on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter. However, Kansas City was unable to gain another first down after that score, as Denver forced two three-and-outs, maintaining control of the game.
### Division Standings and Outlook
With this win, Denver now holds a commanding four-game lead in the AFC West over Kansas City. The Chiefs’ hopes for clinching the division title have taken a major hit, and Mahomes has accepted full responsibility for the team’s rocky start.
As the season progresses, consistency will be key for Kansas City if they hope to reclaim their status atop the division and continue their championship streak. For now, the road ahead looks challenging, and the pressure on Mahomes and the Chiefs is higher than ever.
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