For years, the easy answer to the Chiefs’ success has been Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid. But there’s another trend that’s hard to ignore now: when Brittany Mahomes is pregnant, Kansas City seems to keep finding its way to the Super Bowl.
That pattern got a fresh spotlight on Tuesday, when Patrick and Brittany Mahomes announced they’re expecting a fourth baby. In an Instagram post, the couple said their family is growing to six, sharing a photo with Sterling, Bronze and Golden on a sandy beach. Their caption read, “Another blessing from God🥹🙏🏼 & then there were 6🤍.”
The timing has people talking because the Chiefs have gone to the Super Bowl every time Brittany Mahomes has been pregnant. That’s the kind of stat internet detectives love to grab hold of, and this one comes with a pretty eye-catching track record.
Kansas City’s run with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback has been remarkable either way. The Chiefs have gone 17-4 in the playoffs with him as the starter and have won three Super Bowls.
Last season, though, they missed the postseason for the first time in the Mahomes era. Mahomes also tore his ACL and LCL, which made that year a difficult one from the start.
This season, the Chiefs are 6-2 and sitting in second place in the AFC West. Getting home-field advantage in the playoffs will be a challenge, especially with multiple AFC teams holding the same record or better. The Jaguars have also made multiple trades to strengthen their own Super Bowl push.
Still, if the Brittany Mahomes pregnancy trend holds, the Chiefs may have reason to feel good about where this season is headed.
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Travis Kelces reaction came right away as the news broke in real time, giving Chiefs fans an instant glimpse at how one of the teams most important voices views the move. For Kansas City, the trade is another sign the front office is still looking for ways to keep the passing game fresh, and Downs now steps into a receiver room where every new piece gets a close look. [Read more 🡒]
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Delane is not the only first-year player helping the Chiefs feel better about the haul. Running back Emmett Johnson and several other rookies have also drawn notice for their early-season contributions, giving Kansas City a rookie group that has done more than just fill out the depth chart. For a team always chasing edges, that kind of early return can matter just as much as the headline move that brought Delane to town. [Read more 🡒]
Chiefs Suddenly Have A Return Game Question Fans Didn't Expect
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Kansas City could still try to bring both players back on the practice squad, which would soften the blow if they clear waivers. Even so, Remigios release leaves an immediate question for a team that has leaned on stability in the return game, and it is the kind of move that can ripple beyond the headline trade if the Chiefs do not have a clean answer lined up. [Read more 🡒]