In a challenging period for Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs faced a significant defeat in Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 40-22. The Eagles’ defense dominated, preventing the Chiefs from scoring in the first half and limiting their offensive effectiveness throughout the game. Mahomes completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards, threw an interception, and accounted for three touchdowns—two passing and one rushing. Despite his efforts, the Chiefs were unable to overcome the Eagles’ formidable defense.
Tragedy struck again as Mahomes lost his grandfather, Randy Mahomes, the father of Patrick’s mother Randi. Martin, a dedicated educator who served in various East Texas schools, had been in hospice care since January following hospitalization in September 2024 for an undisclosed illness. Despite his health challenges, he remained a steadfast supporter of his grandson’s career. Prior to the Super Bowl, Randi Mahomes spoke about her father’s condition during the NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans on 6 February; “I know that it has meant a lot to him,” she told People magazine. “And I think he’s hanging on because he wants to see his grandson do an amazing thing or just let him play.”
In the wake of these events, Mahomes attended his grandfather’s funeral in Henderson, Texas, on February 17, 2025 for the funeral of his grandfather. This period has undoubtedly been challenging for Mahomes, marked by professional setbacks and personal loss.