Patrick Mahomes Watches from the Suite as Chiefs' Tough Season Continues
Patrick Mahomes may be sidelined, but he’s still showing up for his team. The three-time Super Bowl champion was in the building on Christmas Day as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Denver Broncos. Mahomes, recovering from a season-ending ACL injury suffered in Week 15, watched from a suite as the Chiefs dropped another close one-this time to a division rival.
A moment from the broadcast has since gone viral: Mahomes smiling as Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix connected with RJ Harvey for the game-winning touchdown. The clip quickly made the rounds on social media, racking up hundreds of thousands of views. Some fans saw it as a lighthearted moment, others read into it-but what’s clear is that Mahomes, even off the field, remains a focal point of attention.
A Season of Setbacks
This has been uncharted territory for Kansas City. With Mahomes out and the team now riding a five-game losing streak, the Chiefs are looking at a high first-round draft pick-something they haven’t experienced in the Mahomes-Andy Reid era. For a franchise that’s won nine straight AFC West titles, this season has been a dramatic shift from the dominance fans have come to expect.
Injuries have piled up, consistency has been elusive, and the magic that once defined Kansas City's offense has been hard to find. Since their last win in Week 12 against the Colts, the Chiefs have struggled to close out games, and the absence of their franchise quarterback has only magnified the issues.
Mahomes Shares a Moment Off the Field
Despite the on-field struggles, Mahomes kept the holiday spirit alive. He shared a Christmas family portrait with his wife Brittany and their three children-Sterling Skye, Golden Raye, and Lavon III. In the photo, Mahomes is seen wearing a brace on his left leg, a visible reminder of the injury that ended his season early.
He attended the Christmas Day game not on the sideline but from a suite, choosing to support his teammates from above rather than on the field level. It’s a small but telling detail-Mahomes remains connected to the team, even if he can’t suit up.
One Game Left
The Chiefs have one more shot to end this season on a high note. They’ll close out the 2025 campaign with a Week 18 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. While the playoffs are off the table, there’s still pride on the line-and for a team that’s built its identity on resilience and championship pedigree, expect them to fight to the final whistle.
This season hasn’t gone the way Kansas City hoped, but with Mahomes on the mend and a top draft pick in sight, the offseason could offer a chance to reset, reload, and return to form. For now, though, the Chiefs are learning what life without No. 15 looks like-and it’s been a humbling ride.