With retirement speculation swirling, Kelce didn’t catch a pass in the first half for the first time in his 25-game playoff career, while buddy Patrick Mahomes imploded with two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. The Chiefs fell behind by 24 points in an eventual 40-22 loss in Super Bowl 2025.

Not only did star quarterback Patrick Mahomes leave the first half throwing two interceptions while completing just five of 11 attempts, but tight end Travis Kelce didn't catch a single pass. He was thrown at just two times.

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of Super Bowl LIX, cruising to a 24-0 lead thanks in large part to a suffocating defensive performance. Three-time champion Patrick Mahomes managed to net Kansas City just 23 yards in the first two quarters,