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PATRICK Mahomes and Travis Kelce's nightmare of a start to the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles only continued in the second quarter.

The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback had a disastrous sequence during the second quarter of the team's eventual 40-24 loss in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.

Philadelphia Eagles' #33 Cooper DeJean returning an interception for a touchdown.
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Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Cooper DeJean picked Patrick Mahomes off for a touchdown in the second quarterCredit: AFP
Close-up of Patrick Mahomes looking upset.
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Patrick Mahomes was seen looking stunned after the pick-six during the second quarterCredit: NFL on Fox
Kansas City Chiefs players on the sidelines reviewing game strategy.
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Mahomes was spotted putting his hand on his face after his brutal pick-six on the big stageCredit: AP - David Phillip
American football players during a game.
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Kelce was down on the ground after an incomplete passCredit: AP
Football player Jones #96 kneeling on the field, head down.
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Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones was down on his knees after a failed third-down play during the first half of the game in New OrleansCredit: Nfl on Fox

The Eagles were up 10-0 when Vic Fangio's defense stunningly sacked Mahomes twice in a row.

Then, on a third-down play, Mahomes threw an interception to the hands of Philly rookie star Cooper DeJean, who took the ball to the house for a pick-six and made it a 17-0 lead.

The play stunned the NFL world as it was Mahomes' first career pick-six.

After the play, Mahomes was spotted looking in disbelief with his lips drooping.

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Philadelphia's defense wasn't done, as they proceeded to sack Mahomes once more in the following drive.

And the Chiefs' next offensive drive saw Mahomes throw yet another interception.

The Eagles would score a touchdown two plays later to make it a 24-0 game.

During the second half, Mahomes completed just 6 of 14 passes for just 33 yards, and his star teammate, Travis Kelce, didn't record a single reception.

NFL fans shared their reactions to Mahomes and co.'s horrific first-half showing.

"Chiefs are washed," one wrote.

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"Yeah Mahomes is cooked," another commented.

"Mahomes is stinking it up," a third added.

"The football gods won't allow a three-eat," a fourth said.

"What a beatdown," a fifth added.

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SUPER BOWL 59: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHIEFS VS EAGLES

For the first time, Kelce did not record a single reception in the first half of a postseason game.

He has 24 career playoff games.

Philadelphia took a 24-0 lead into the half, and it was the first time the Chiefs were held scoreless in a big game showdown.

The Eagles would claim the win and the franchise's second Super Bowl championship.

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Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a touchdown to earn the Super Bowl MVP.

Philly sacked Mahomes six times, the most of his career, including 2.5 from Josh Sweat.

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