Patrick Mahomes reveals an uncomfortable truth after Thanksgiving loss

Thanksgiving left a bitter taste in Kansas City. The Chiefs fell 31-28 to the Dallas Cowboys, dropping to 6-6 and hurting playoff hopes. Patrick Mahomes showed his quality with 261 yards and four touchdown passes, yet mistakes defined the night. Turnovers, costly penalties, and a defense unable to stop Dak Prescott at key moments shaped the defeat.

The quarterback did not hide after the loss. According to Athlon Sports, Patrick Mahomes admitted the “same problems” haunting the team all season returned against Dallas. He recognized wasted chances and pointed to inconsistency as the main obstacle for a squad once expected to dominate the AFC. “You have to win every game now and hope that’s enough,” Mahomes said, aware the margin for error is gone.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says it’s the same issues in this game as it has been in every loss this year, they “missed opportunities” and “need to be more consistent.”

— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) November 28, 2025

Penalties and defense under fire

Numbers tell the story. Ten penalties for 119 yards cut drives short and gave the Cowboys breathing room. Kansas City’s defense allowed Prescott to throw for more than 300 yards. Running back Malik Davis also broke free for a decisive 43-yard run. Defensive inconsistency has become a recurring theme. As Patrick Mahomes stressed, scoring plenty means little if the team cannot close games.

The situation is clear. The Chiefs must win their five remaining games—Texans, Chargers, Titans, Broncos, and Raiders—to reach 10-7. That record could keep Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City in contention. The challenge is steep because rivals like the Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills hold tiebreaker advantages. That reality complicates the playoff picture for Mahomes and his teammates.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: “You’ve got to win every game now and hope that’s enough.”

— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) November 28, 2025

Dallas rising

While Kansas City stumbles, the Cowboys celebrate a third straight win and dream of the postseason. Prescott led with authority, and the defense contained Patrick Mahomes when it mattered most. The victory lifted Dallas to 6-5-1 and revived their NFC hopes.

The Thanksgiving defeat exposed Kansas City’s weaknesses. It also showed Patrick Mahomes cannot carry the entire season alone. His talent remains unquestioned, but repeated mistakes and lack of discipline threaten a campaign that began with Super Bowl ambitions.

 

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