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As the first half progressed, the Chiefs' red zone performance faltered. Their attempts to establish stronger plays often fell flat due to poor route execution and coverage mismatches. A play involving a flat route that lacked effective spacing highlighted how narrow windows led to coverage breakdowns rather than scoring opportunities.
While Mahomes demonstrated his quick decision-making ability, he sometimes appeared hesitant or too focused on over-complicated plays rather than making simpler throws. This hesitation occasionally led to missed chances to secure crucial points on the board, putting the Chiefs further behind.