Confidence is an incredible asset, and it can be the determining factor between success and failure in a game, particularly in a championship game. Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, experienced a challenging regular season where his young and untested wide receivers frequently dropped crucial passes. However, despite this setback, the team managed to win 11 games and secure a spot in the playoffs.
Towards the end of the regular season, Mahomes managed to regain his former confidence. In fact, he even sent a message to his wife stating that he firmly believed his team would emerge victorious in the Super Bowl, as reported by the NFL’s official Twitter account. This text was sent over a month ago and leaves no doubt about Mahomes’ unwavering belief in his team’s abilities.
While many were skeptical about the Chiefs’ chances of repeating as world champions, they proved their doubters wrong by reinventing themselves. They adopted a more conservative offensive strategy while relying heavily on their defense. This shift in approach paid off, as their defense improved significantly from last year, ranking second in both points allowed and total yards allowed this season, compared to 16th and 11th respectively in the previous year.
During Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Chiefs showcased their defensive prowess by preventing the San Francisco 49ers from scoring a touchdown in the final moments of regulation and during overtime. When Mahomes regained possession of the ball with 7:22 remaining in the extra period, it seemed inevitable that he would lead his team to victory. True to expectations, Mahomes delivered a game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with only six seconds left on the clock.
With this triumph, the Chiefs have set their sights on an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat, a feat that has never been accomplished before.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com