Patrick Mahomes Receives Another “Thunderbolt” After Thanksgiving Loss to Cowboys – And His Response Made the Entire NFL Bow in Respect

Kansas City, Missouri – 02/12/2025

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t just lose an important game on Thanksgiving against the Dallas Cowboys; Patrick Mahomes also received another heavy blow in the MVP race. The 31-28 defeat dropped the Chiefs to 6-6, third place in the AFC West, and plunged them deeper into crisis. Immediately after the game, the latest reports from SI and DraftKings showed Mahomes has nearly been eliminated from the MVP race – something extremely rare for the Chiefs superstar.

In the latest update, Mahomes has fallen to 7th place on the MVP candidate list, surpassed by Matthew Stafford and the sensational rookie Drake Maye. Analyst Peter Dewey stated that the Cowboys loss “has almost ended” Mahomes’ hopes, while emphasizing that his remaining chance is extremely slim. With the Chiefs not yet securing a playoff spot, individual awards have become even more distant.

At a time when Mahomes usually appears in the MVP race, the team’s decline has led analysts to believe he cannot win a third career MVP without a superhuman finishing kick. While Stafford and Maye continue to shine, Mahomes has to struggle with an inconsistent offense and a defense riddled with problems. The Chiefs are facing the reality that they are no longer the dominant AFC team of previous years.

Amid speculation about falling out of the MVP race, Mahomes finally broke his silence and delivered a calm yet powerful message. “I don’t care about it right now,” Mahomes said. “It doesn’t get us into the playoffs. The most important thing is the Chiefs have to win and have to fight until the very last second. That’s the only goal I’m thinking about.” That statement instantly created a huge echo, showcasing his leadership in the toughest moment of the season.

Now, Mahomes and the Chiefs need a real comeback. With a 6-6 record and their power ranking dropped to 15th, the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans has become a “must-win” to salvage the season. If Kansas City wants to keep playoff hopes alive, they have no more room for error. And even if the MVP slips out of reach, Mahomes understands that his legacy does not come from individual awards – but from his ability to pull the Chiefs through adversity.