Bengals Fans Step Up for Mahomes, Returning a Gesture of Class from Chiefs Kingdom
There’s no love lost between the Bengals and the Chiefs on the field. These two teams have gone toe-to-toe in some of the most intense AFC Championship battles in recent memory, and their fan bases have kept that rivalry alive year-round-especially on social media. But every now and then, the game reminds us it’s bigger than wins and losses.
That’s exactly what’s happening now.
After news broke that Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury, Bengals fans did something that speaks volumes: they started donating $15-Mahomes’ jersey number-to his charity, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation.
If that sounds familiar, it’s because Chiefs fans did something similar back in 2023. When Joe Burrow went down with a season-ending wrist injury, Kansas City fans rallied behind the Bengals quarterback by donating $9 increments to his foundation, a nod to Burrow’s No. 9 jersey. It wasn’t just a show of support-it was a reminder that even fierce rivals can come together when it matters most.
Now, Bengals fans are paying it forward.
The movement gained traction after the popular X account Sleeper Bengals posted a call to action:
“When Joe Burrow injured his wrist in 2023, Chiefs fans rallied together to donate money to both his foundation and his hunger relief, using $9 donations.
With Patrick Mahomes now having to battle through an injury as well, I think #Bengals fans should look to donate to his own foundation, 15 and the Mahomies. ... Get well soon, Pat!”
That message hit home with a lot of Bengals faithful, and the response has been both swift and heartfelt.
One fan wrote, *“I’m in! Heal up @PatrickMahomes @Chiefs, and #ChiefsKingdom!”
Another added, *“I’ve always liked this foundation too.
Pat’s a good dude.” *
And the sentiment kept rolling: *“In. Was cool when they did it.
Let’s send some back. #Whodey #ChiefsKingdom.”
This isn’t just about charity-it’s about mutual respect. Mahomes and Burrow are two of the league’s premier quarterbacks, and while their teams might be locked in a high-stakes rivalry, the fans are showing that compassion doesn’t have to take a backseat to competition.
Moments like this remind us why we love sports. Yes, we live for the big plays, the late-game heroics, and the playoff drama. But it’s the human side of the game-the empathy, the sportsmanship-that sticks with us long after the final whistle.
So, as Mahomes begins his road to recovery, he’s not just getting support from Chiefs Kingdom. He’s hearing from the Jungle, too.
And that’s something worth celebrating.