More than a few fans had a different feeling about the Chiefs’ season-ending loss to the Patriots as compared to years past.
While New England’s 37-31 overtime victory in the AFC Championship Game was another playoff disappointment the Chiefs, many Kansas City supporters felt optimistic.
A big reason for that is quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who completed his first season as a starter and threw 50 touchdown passes and for more than 5,000 yards. He also helped the Chiefs win their first home playoff game in 25 years when they beat the Colts in the AFC divisional contest.