Patrick Mahomes Stays in Texas for Thanksgiving After Chiefs’ Narrow Loss to Cowboys
Patrick Mahomes didn’t board the team plane after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Instead, the Texas native stayed behind to spend some much-needed time with family - a bit of comfort after a tough 31-28 defeat that dropped the Chiefs to 6-6 on the season.
Coming off a thrilling comeback win over the Colts the week before, Kansas City couldn’t quite replicate the magic in Dallas. The offense showed flashes, and Mahomes did what he could, but it wasn’t enough to outpace a Cowboys team that executed when it mattered most.
Still, Mahomes found a silver lining in the holiday weekend. With the game taking place in his home state, the quarterback took the opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving with family.
His wife, Brittany Mahomes, shared snapshots of their celebration on social media, writing, “Getting to spend Thanksgiving with all our family in TX this year is so special.” It was a rare moment of normalcy and joy in the middle of a season that’s been anything but predictable for Kansas City.
The Mahomes clan - including Patrick’s mother, Randi, his brother, Jackson, and his younger sister, Mia - gathered for the holiday. Photos showed the two-time MVP dressed down in a Louis Vuitton button-down and light brown pants, while Brittany wore white pin-striped pants and a white tee under a jacket. It was a relaxed look for a quarterback who’s been carrying the weight of a franchise that’s used to being at the top of the AFC.
There was even a brief moment of confusion during the game itself, when Brittany was mistakenly shown on camera after a Travis Kelce touchdown - a reminder of just how closely the Mahomes family is followed, both on and off the field.
But now, the focus shifts back to football.
At 6-6, the Chiefs are in unfamiliar territory. Mahomes has never missed the playoffs as a starting quarterback, and he’s led Kansas City to the AFC Championship Game every year since taking over the reins.
That streak is suddenly in jeopardy. The margin for error is gone, and every game from here on out carries postseason implications.
Next up: a road matchup with the Houston Texans. It’s a game Kansas City has to have, not just for the standings, but to reestablish rhythm and confidence heading into the final stretch. The offense has shown it can still move the ball, but consistency - especially in crunch time - has been elusive.
For Mahomes, the trip home may have offered a brief mental reset. But with the playoff picture tightening, the Chiefs need their quarterback locked in and leading the charge. The road to January just got a lot steeper - and it starts with a must-win Sunday in Houston.