>The most striking aspect of the loss was how the Eagles defensive line consistently pressured Patrick Mahomes. Racking up six sacks without needing to rely on the blitz for most of the game.
>This meant that only four defensive players contained Mahomes. Allowing the secondary to cover the receivers without needing to rush the quarterback.
>In short, the offensive line was completely overwhelmed, and as the Chiefs enter the offseason, CBS Sports points out that fixing the shortcomings in that area must be their top priority.
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Offensive struggles led Kansas City Chiefs to defeat
“The offensive protection became Kansas City Achilles’ heel in the Super Bowl, and the offensive tackle position. In particular, has been a constant source of trouble,” CBS Sports notes.
>With options like Kingsley Suamataia, Wayna Morris, and DJ Humphries available to take over at left tackle. The Chiefs shifted left guard Joe Thuney to cover the blind side. Which added even more strain to an already struggling line.
>Whether the Chiefs address the issue by signing a veteran left tackle in free agency or through the draft. Strengthening Mahomes’ protection must be at the top of their priority list.
>The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl loss provided valuable lessons. The most obvious being the need to determine who will be responsible for shielding their quarterback in 2025. At this point, it is crucial to analyze all the strategies the team should use to reclaim victory.
