“People think everything is working out”: Patrick Mahomes opens up on dealing with failure as Chiefs' quarterback prepares for Week 4 clash

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular quarterback, has led the team to win in the last three weeks consecutively against the Houston Texans, the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins. Ahead of the Week 4 clash, Patrick Mahomes’ comments on failure have moved many.Patrick Mahomes opens up about dealing with failure in his life as the focus remains on him ahead of the Week 4 gameIn an interview with CNBC, the six time Pro Bowler Patrick Mahomes reflected on his life as he said, "People see me on the field playing and winning a lot of football games, and [they see] the contract and the different businesses that I work with, and they think that everything I'm doing is kind of just working out...”The Kansas City Chiefs’ popular quarterback added, “When you lose on a football field or if you invest in a company that doesn't work out, or whatever it is, I think that helps you out more because it drives you to learn from your mistakes.”Patrick Mahomes continued, “It drives you to be better the next time. I just continue to try to make myself better. I think that's been the biggest thing that I've done my entire life: No matter the success or the failure that I have the previous season, I just try to continue to make myself better every single day. That's all you can do. If you're not getting better, you're getting worse. I know it sounds cliche, but it's true.”Patrick Mahomes experienced a challenging time on the field in the last few years even as he remained focused on the fieldWhile the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular quarterback Patrick Mahomes is considered one of the most talented players in the league, he has always been public about how he has been affected by failures in his life.In the last two seasons, though Patrick Mahomes tried his best on the field, the Kansas City Chiefs ended up missing out on the Super Bowl.In the 2024 season, Patrick Mahomes played 16 games and accounted for 28 total touchdowns (26 passing, 2 rushing) alongside 3,928 passing yards and 11 interceptions.The following year, during the 2025 season, Patrick Mahomes appeared in 14 games and accounted for 27 total touchdowns, 5 rushing touchdowns with his 22 passing scores, while throwing another 11 interceptions and recording 3,587 passing yards.Patrick Mahomes’ last season was cut short due to his ACL and LCL tears as the injury required immediate surgery.The popular quarterback ended up missing the final three regular-season games. Since he was sidelined, the Kansas City Chiefs finished with a 6–11 record and missed the postseason entirely.For now, the popular quarterback’s focus remains on the new season as he gears up for the Week 4 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.