Week 7 is here, and fans are buzzing about the rematch between last year’s Super Bowl finalists—the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. But before you get too deep into game predictions, let’s talk about an incident involving the father of Chiefs MVP Patrick Mahomes that had people talking right before last year’s big game.
Patrick Mahomes often credits his father, Pat Mahomes Sr., as a major influence in his life—both as a mentor and a trainer during his younger years. However, Mahomes Sr. has faced his share of challenges, particularly with addiction, which has followed him through life.
In February 2024, just ahead of the Super Bowl, Pat Mahomes Sr. was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), a situation that could’ve added unnecessary drama for the Chiefs. What made headlines wasn’t just the arrest, though—it was what Mahomes Sr. said to the police. In a moment of either sheer confidence or misguided humor, he told the officers that if they arrested him, the Chiefs would lose the Super Bowl. It was a bold and strange claim, something between a lighthearted threat and a bizarre prophecy.
But the cops didn’t let the unusual warning stop them. They arrested him anyway, and life moved on for both Mahomes Sr. and the Chiefs. Surprisingly enough, despite his father’s prediction, the Chiefs were unaffected by the distraction. They went on to win the Lombardi Trophy, proving that the team could stay laser-focused on the task at hand.
This incident didn’t impact the Chiefs’ performance, but it did offer a glimpse into the personal struggles that surround even high-profile figures. While Pat Mahomes Sr.’s bold statement turned out to be just talk, it added an odd twist to the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Ultimately, the Chiefs didn’t miss a beat and secured the win, unfazed by the noise off the field. This strange episode serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of life behind the scenes, but for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, their eyes stayed on the prize—and it paid off with another championship title.
