In the aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed fans with a heartfelt message, expressing his remorse and commitment to improvement.

The game, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, was a challenging one for Mahomes and the Chiefs. The Eagles’ defense applied relentless pressure, resulting in six sacks and two critical interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

Reflecting on his performance, Mahomes stated, “I threw two interceptions in their end… So, you give the team 14 points, especially a really good football team, a Super Bowl football team, and not a lot of good things happen.”

Following the loss, Mahomes took to social media to connect with Chiefs Kingdom. He wrote, “Appreciate all the love and support from #ChiefsKingdom. I let y’all down today. I’ll always continue to work and try and learn and be better for it. Want to give thanks to God for every opportunity he has given me. We will be back.”

This message resonated deeply with fans, many of whom responded with words of encouragement and appreciation for Mahomes’ leadership and accountability.

The defeat was particularly poignant as the Chiefs were aiming for a historic “three-peat” after securing Super Bowl victories in 2023 and 2024. The loss not only ended this pursuit but also highlighted areas for growth and improvement within the team.

Despite the setback, Mahomes emphasized the importance of using this experience as motivation. He acknowledged the need for personal and team development, stating, “There’s things that I have to get better at, and they kind of showed today on the biggest stage.”

As the Chiefs enter the offseason, the focus will undoubtedly be on addressing the challenges faced during the Super Bowl and preparing to return stronger in the next campaign. With Mahomes’ commitment to improvement and the unwavering support of Chiefs Kingdom, the team aims to learn from this experience and strive for future championships.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback took responsibility for the team’s overwhelming loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 2025

Rachel McRady is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been an entertainment journalist for more than a decade, previously working for E! News, Entertainment Tonight, and Us Weekly.

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Patrick Mahomes is taking responsibility for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl 2025 loss.

The team’s star quarterback took to X on Sunday night after the big game and wrote an apology to Chiefs fans across the world.

“Appreciate all the love and support from #ChiefsKingdom,” wrote Mahomes, 29. “I let y’all down today. I’ll always continue to work and try and learn and be better for it. Want to give thanks to God for every opportunity he has given me.”

The father of three ended his apology with a promise, writing, “We will be back.”

Patrick Mahomes plays for the Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX.Kevin Sabitus/Getty

On Sunday, Feb. 9, the Chiefs were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The team was going for a history-making “three-peat” after winning the Super Bowl in 2023 and 2024, but quickly realized the task was out of their grasp. The Chiefs went into halftime without any points on the board and struggled in the second half to end the game with a losing score of 22-40.

In a press conference after the defeat, Mahomes told reporters, “Anytime you lose the Super Bowl, it’s the worst feeling in the world. It’ll stick with you for the rest of your career… They hurt probably more than the wins feel good.”

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.Kevin Sabitus/Getty

During the press conference, Mahomes also took responsibility for his own performance, saying, “I didn’t think I played to my standard just with especially the struggles that I had earlier in the season. There’s things I have to get better at and they kind of showed today on the biggest stage.”

He promised to take the loss as a learning moment, adding, “I have to learn from that and have to try to be better at the next opportunity I hopefully get.”

Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22 in Super Bowl 2025.Marianna Massey/Getty

Mahomes was cheered on at the game by his wife, Brittany Mahomes, and their two eldest children — daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2. The couple welcomed their third child — daughter Golden — in January.