The Kansas City Chiefs experienced heartbreak for the first time in three years after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.

As the score would suggest, the Chiefs were utterly dominated by the Eagles in nearly every aspect of the game, eliciting an unfamiliar feeling for head coach Andy Reid who reigns as the winningest head coach in both Kansas City’s and Philadelphia’s franchise history.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw two costly interceptions in one of the worst games of his career Sunday night, was brutally honest about coming up empty-handed this postseason. Reid, too, didn’t mince words after the blowout defeat and reportedly shared a blunt message to his players.

“This one’s going to hurt,” he said. “Let it hurt. Figure out how to get better because of it.”

The 66-year-old coach also denied that the Chiefs lost due to external pressure to complete the elusive three-peat—which in actuality may have motivated the Eagles more.

Reid, who’s spent 26 years and counting as an NFL head coach and has amassed 420 career wins to 273 losses, saw his former team ruthlessly demolish the Chiefs’ hopes for a third straight Super Bowl, so it’s safe to say Sunday’s defeat was as painful for Reid as much as anybody else.

“They all hurt,” Reid said in a postgame presser. “You get this far, you battled your tail off to get this far. Very, very hard to do. And you know, we spend a lot of time doing this. It’s not a hobby, right? We’re in it the whole way and spend a lot of hours doing it as players, as coaches. So, it’s going to hurt.

“They all hurt when you get to this level and these things happen. Three-peat aside or any of that stuff. You get this far and you don’t play as well as you want to, it hurts.”

This time experiencing the other, bitter side of history, Reid will look to get the Chiefs back to the big game next season with no intention of retiring anytime soon.

Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Streak Ends with Crushing 40-22 Loss to Eagles

For the first time in three years, the Kansas City Chiefs experienced the bitter taste of defeat on the grandest stage, falling 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.

The Chiefs, who had dominated the NFL for the past few seasons, found themselves on the receiving end of a lopsided contest, struggling to keep pace with a relentless Eagles squad. As the score suggests, Philadelphia controlled nearly every aspect of the game, handing Kansas City a loss that head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t soon forget.

A Painful Loss for Reid and Mahomes

Reid, the winningest head coach in both Kansas City’s and Philadelphia’s franchise history, faced an unfamiliar feeling as his team faltered under the bright lights. Meanwhile, Mahomes endured one of the worst outings of his career, throwing two costly interceptions that ultimately doomed the Chiefs’ chances. Speaking candidly after the game, the Super Bowl MVP and franchise quarterback didn’t shy away from the harsh reality of coming up empty-handed this postseason.

Reid, known for his measured yet straightforward approach, reportedly delivered a blunt message to his players in the aftermath of the blowout defeat.

“This one’s going to hurt,” he said. “Let it hurt. Figure out how to get better because of it.”

Was the Three-Peat Hype a Factor?

Despite speculation that the Chiefs crumbled under the pressure of chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title, Reid dismissed the idea that external expectations played a role in the outcome. In fact, some analysts believe that the prospect of halting a Chiefs dynasty may have fueled the Eagles’ motivation even more.

Reid, who has spent 26 years and counting as an NFL head coach, has amassed an impressive 420 career wins to 273 losses. Despite his vast experience, Sunday’s loss proved to be as painful for him as any he’s suffered.

“They all hurt,” Reid said in his postgame press conference. “You get this far, you battle your tail off to get here. It’s very, very hard to do. And you know, we spend a lot of time doing this. It’s not a hobby, right? We’re in it the whole way and spend a lot of hours doing it as players, as coaches. So, it’s going to hurt.”

“They all hurt when you get to this level and these things happen. Three-peat aside or any of that stuff. You get this far and you don’t play as well as you want to, it hurts.”

What’s Next for the Chiefs?

Despite this crushing defeat, Reid and the Chiefs are already looking toward the future. With Mahomes still in his prime and a strong core of talent, Kansas City will undoubtedly aim to return to the Super Bowl next season.

Reid, at 66 years old, has no intention of retiring anytime soon and will now focus on rallying his team to regroup, improve, and reclaim their dominance in the NFL.

As the dust settles on a season that nearly ended in history, one thing is clear—this loss will serve as fuel for a Chiefs team that is still very much a contender. The journey to redemption begins now.