I don't think anyone mentioned it, but losing Eric Fisher was the biggest reason the Chiefs lost IMO. Mahomes had pressure most of the game. The Chiefs offensive line couldn't hold up.
Don't get me wrong, the Bucs D played great. The Chiefs D played poorly. The Chiefs coaches did not adapt to the realities of the game. I'm not trying to excuse the loss or anything. I do think that if Fisher played, though, it would have been a very different game. The Bucs might have still won, but the Chiefs would have put up more points.
I hate that Brady will probably win MVP. I'd like the whole Bucs D to get it, or even Todd Bowles. Really, the past 2 games for the Bucs I think the defense was what allowed them to win.
The constant pressure on Mahomes definitely cost them any offense. The second quarter penalty calls were also ridiculous. I'm still trying to understand the offside call that lead to the ball going back to Brady and the TD.
I've never seen a QB try to make so many desperate throws on the run, and I watched Montana do it often (with far more success). Mahomes felt he had to force the game, he was clearly not 100% either, considering he has a surgery coming up.
I understand you need to have your star QB in, but, sometimes you have to make the tough call. Mahomes should have let the backup at least start, grind it out if it isn't working out. Tough to do though.
Ultimately, Brady is in discussions that no other team player in sports history is in. I know the Celtics had those insane dynasties, but Brady is doing it by himself, now on different teams, in a sport in which one loss in the post-season and you are sent home.
