Kansas City Chiefs fans are still reeling from the stinging defeat in Super Bowl 59, where the Philadelphia Eagles delivered a dominant performance that crushed the Chiefs’ hopes of becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. While the Chiefs, led by Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, have celebrated three Super Bowl victories, the loss to the Eagles remains a bitter pill to swallow. Former Chiefs safety Justin Reid, who spent three seasons with the team and reached the Super Bowl each year, recently opened up about the devastating defeat on The Ross Tucker Podcast.
Reid, now playing for the New Orleans Saints after not re-signing with Kansas City, was candid about the Chiefs’ shortcomings. “I think that the Eagles overall were just dominant,” Reid told Tucker. “They were just the more dominant team. I don’t think that we had our best day overall as a team.” He highlighted the Eagles’ relentless defensive strategy, noting their ability to generate pressure with a four-man rush while dropping seven players into coverage. This approach overwhelmed the Chiefs’ offensive line and suffocated their passing game, leaving quarterback Patrick Mahomes under constant duress.
The numbers tell a grim story: Mahomes was sacked six times, a figure that could have easily climbed into double digits given the relentless pressure he faced. Reid emphasized that the Eagles’ defensive front dictated the game’s outcome, stating, “The Eagles being able to create pressure with the four-man rush and drop seven every time and cloud up all the zones and still create all that pressure on Patrick was just really, really difficult.” The Chiefs’ offensive line, typically a strength, was thoroughly outmatched, setting the tone for the blowout.
Reid didn’t hold back in describing the Eagles’ relentless approach. “They came in firing, and they stepped on the gas early in the game, and they never took it off,” he said. This relentless aggression stood in stark contrast to the Chiefs, who have faced criticism in the past for easing up in critical moments. Reid acknowledged the Eagles’ superior performance, adding, “You can only respect the team that puts up a performance as dominant as what they did. We just didn’t show up the way that we needed to that day.”
The loss was a humbling experience for a Chiefs team that had grown accustomed to Super Bowl success. Under Andy Reid and Mahomes, Kansas City had secured two titles during Justin Reid’s tenure, but Super Bowl 59 exposed their vulnerabilities. The defeat not only halted their historic three-peat bid but also served as a reminder of how challenging it is to reach—and win—the Super Bowl.
Reid’s move to the Saints, back in his home state of Louisiana, may have given him the freedom to speak openly about the loss. Unlike his former teammates, who are likely motivated to seek redemption in Super Bowl 60, Reid has no direct stake in the Chiefs’ future. His candid assessment underscores a harsh reality: the Chiefs were simply outclassed. As Kansas City looks ahead, the road back to the Super Bowl is far from guaranteed, but the sting of Super Bowl 59 will undoubtedly fuel their drive to return to the NFL’s biggest stage.