Chiefs Drop to 0-2 for First Time Since 2014

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 on Sunday in a hard-fought Super Bowl rematch at Arrowhead Stadium. Saquon Barkley rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, while Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts added a rushing score and completed 15 of 22 passes for 101 yards. Kansas City got a late boost when Patrick Mahomes found Tyquan Thornton for a 49-yard touchdown with three minutes remaining. However, the Eagles recovered the ensuing onside kick to secure the win.

Chiefs Now 0-2 for the First Time Since 2014

With this defeat, the Chiefs begin the season 0-2, a start they have not suffered since 2014. In 2014, Andy Reid was in his second season as head coach, and the team failed to reach the playoffs. Last season’s Chiefs teams consistently avoided such early adversity, often finding ways to win tight games. This stretch of perfection in close outcomes now ends with consecutive narrow defeats.

Offense Struggles and Key Quarters

Mahomes passed for about 187 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for a score and led the ground game with 66 rushing yards. Nonetheless, Kansas City’s offense failed to consistently move the ball through the Eagles’ defense. The Chiefs outgained Philadelphia in total yardage, 294-216, but could not transform that into enough points earlier in the game. Meanwhile, the Eagles executed efficiently in critical moments.

Critical Moment & Turnovers

A pivotal moment came when Travis Kelce dropped a second-and-goal pass, resulting in an end-zone interception by Andrew Mukuba. That turnover swung momentum. Philadelphia answered with a drive capped by a short Hurts sneak to extend their lead. Before that, Jake Elliott made a 58-yard field goal for the Eagles, helping extend their lead into halftime.

What This Means for the Chiefs Moving Forward

Kansas City’s 0-2 start raises questions. They must fix execution issues, especially in the red zone. Injuries and suspensions have depleted depth among receivers, weakening the Chiefs’ ability to stretch defenses. Coach Andy Reid emphasized cohesion and resilience despite the result, saying, “Keep playing hard. Stick together.” The Chiefs will need to bounce back quickly if they hope to avoid early pressure in the AFC.

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