Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid reveal the Chiefs weaknesses and deliver a message that will shake the team

Patrick Mahomes started the Kansas City Chiefs season with a clear message: the mistakes made in the 27-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo will not be repeated.

Despite a standout performance that included 258 passing yards and a touchdown, the quarterback acknowledged that issues with execution and team intensity require immediate attention.

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs self-critique after loss to Chargers in Brazil

“We’ll start over from scratch and be ready to practice, knowing we have to give it our all,” Patrick Mahomes said. “We need to start faster and be better on both sides of the ball and in special teams.”

His words reflect not only his leadership but also the urgency of addressing the deficiencies that became evident in Brazil.

Andy Reid and Mahomes set the path for correction

Head coach Andy Reid joined the self-critique and took responsibility for the team’s preparation. “I have to make sure my team comes out in better shape and plays with more emotion. We were a bit flat in the first half, and it cost us,” Reid admitted.

The message was clear, the Chiefs must pick up the pace and improve energy from the very first minute to avoid unpleasant surprises this season.

Patrick Mahomes once again emphasized the need to correct the slow starts that plagued the first half.

The loss of Xavier Worthy after a collision with Travis Kelce left Mahomes without one of his key targets, a situation Los Angeles capitalized on as Justin Herbert completed 27 of 37 passes for 318 yards and three touchdowns.

Exposed vulnerabilities and the road to recovery

Mistakes in special teams and failed conversions further complicated the night for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

A missed extra point and a failed two-point conversion left the team chasing the Chargers throughout the game.

Still, flashes of creativity on offense demonstrated that Mahomes remains a decisive factor capable of changing the outcome of any game.

With a return to Arrowhead Stadium and a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles scheduled for September 14, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have the opportunity to send a strong message.

The Chiefs are ready to overcome their vulnerabilities and reclaim dominance in the AFC during the 2025/26 NFL season.