Mahomes: Not scoring TD in Super Bowl LV will 'haunt me' for rest of career
Patrick Mahomes will never forget losing Super Bowl LV.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback doesn't think he'll ever come to terms with his offense's failure to score a touchdown during the team's 31-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the NFL's biggest stage.
“For us to go out there and not be able to get in the end zone at all, it’s something that will kind of haunt me for the rest of my career," Mahomes told NBC Sports' Peter King.
With a toe injury plaguing him while playing behind a depleted offensive line, Mahomes could only lead the Chiefs to three field goals during the Super Bowl. It was the first time the Chiefs didn't score a touchdown with Mahomes starting. The defeat also marked the passer's first loss by eight-plus points as a starter.
The marquee game was expected to be a clash between Mahomes and Tom Brady, but the Chiefs signal-caller finished with a career-worst 52.3 passer rating.
The 25-year-old underwent surgery to repair his turf toe injury following the Super Bowl, but he's feeling back to full speed at training camp.
“This is the best it’s felt since before the playoffs last year. Haven’t had to take any days off or any plays off," Mahomes said.