The dynasty built by head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been synonymous with success. With three Super Bowl victories in the last six seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs appear poised to dominate the NFL for years. However, some analysts warn that the team might be heading for an unexpected downfall.
The Chiefs' devastating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX was a major blow. The 40-22 defeat, marked by the Eagles' defensive dominance, exposed cracks in Kansas City's campaign-especially after scraping through 12 regular-season wins by a single-score margin.
Fox Sports analyst Jason McIntyre has drawn parallels between Mahomes and another legendary quarterback: Tom Brady. He noted that after securing his third Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots, Brady endured a decade-long title drought, including two high-profile losses to the New York Giants.
Mahomes and the curse of the Super Bowl
During The Herd with Colin Cowherd podcast, McIntyre didn't hold back: "It's over for the Chiefs, guys."
Reflecting on Brady's struggles, he warned, "This stuff is not easy. Just because you have Mahomes and Reid doesn't guarantee a Super Bowl run."
McIntyre emphasized, "History is a guide here. It took Brady ten years to win another title." He also reminded listeners that New England was favored in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI-yet still suffered crushing defeats to the Giants.
The analyst pointed to a troubling pattern among recent Super Bowl losers: "Look at the Niners, who unraveled after their overtime loss. The Eagles fell apart the season after losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. There's a bit of a curse for the Super Bowl loser."
