Patrick Mahomes, quarterback of the Kansas Chiefs, had no excuses to recognize the poor work of last season's runners-up National Football League (NFL) in the first 27-21 loss of the 2025 campaign against the Los Angeles Chargers, in a duel held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The spectacular leader of the Kansas City team's offense explained that the cause of the initial stumble of one of the favorite teams for the title this season was that they lacked intensity on the field and that in the end they did not live up to their own quality standards that led them to be considered one of the great teams of recent years in the league.

"They came out with more intensity than us, their defense more than our offense. If we don't change our approach, we will suffer this year and even urged his teammates to improve as soon as possible, especially because the Chiefs' image cannot be at stake, as well as the fact that a bad mentality can take them away from the start from fighting for the fourth Super Bowl title in league history.

Mahomes admitted that they lacked skill and consistency to get into rhythm in the first half of the game held in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, as demonstrated by the statistics when they were outgained by the Chargers with 211 to 133, despite the difference on the scoreboard was only seven points with a 13-6.

The Kansas City quarterback also lamented the injury to Xavier Worthy when he collided with Travis Kelce, but above all he criticized the touchdown pass to Travis Kelce that was key in the outcome, as well as an extra point that were a burden to try to row against the current on the scoreboard.

Mahomes will remember the game in Brazil for the rest of his life

Regarding the experience of having played for the first time in Brazil, Patrick Mahomes said that it was something very nice and that he will remember this experience for the rest of his life: “I think it felt very good to me,It was a nice thing to be here and it will be an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life and that I was impressed by the passion that the fans showed and that beyond the result it is something to remember,” he said.

Andy Reid agreed with Mahomes

Meanwhile, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid agreed with his quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, on the lack of greater strength, intensity and ability to solve the key moments of the first game of the season in Brazil.

“We were flat in the first half and that cost us. I have to make sure the team comes out with more emotion from the start and even the influential head coach of the NFL said that the silver lining of the defeat could be that: “It is a wake-up call to wake up for the rest of the season.”

Reid said that: “It seemed like the preseason was still with us and I think that when we realized that in the game the result was already decided, I think we have to correct those small details and continue working instead of generating alarm,” he concluded.