Patrick Mahomes Welcomes Third Child as Chiefs Gear Up for Playoffs
Mahomes Family Grows Amidst Chiefs' Playoff Preparations
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and his wife, Brittany, have joyfully embraced a new chapter in their lives with the arrival of their third child. On a serene Sunday, the couple welcomed their daughter, Golden Raye Mahomes, into the world. Fans learned of the happy news through a heartfelt social media post shared on Monday. Their growing family also includes daughter Sterling Skye, born in February 2021, and son Patrick "Bronze" Lavon Mahomes III, who joined them in November 2022. As Mahomes celebrated fatherhood once again, he took time off this past weekend, a break made possible by his decisive performance on the field.
Securing a Bye Week: A Goal Achieved
The Chiefs have clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, granting them a coveted bye week ahead of the divisional playoffs. Reflecting on their achievement, Mahomes humorously shared, "I told my pregnant wife I was gonna get her that No. 1 seed so we can go have that baby, so we got the 1 seed." This break not only offered Brittany a chance to welcome Golden Raye with less stress, but also gave Mahomes some rare downtime amidst a grueling NFL schedule.
Commenting further, he added, "Brittany says I've been stressing her out too much this season, so I gotta try to not put that much stress on her through these football games and get that bye." With his wife in mind, Mahomes seemed grateful for the breathing room they achieved with the Chiefs' success.
Ahead of the Houston Texans Matchup
Although the Chiefs haven't taken the field since their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 25, their eyes remain firmly set on the prize—their third consecutive Super Bowl victory under Mahomes' leadership. They are gearing up to face the Houston Texans in the divisional round this upcoming Saturday. Mahomes acknowledged Brittany’s pivotal role during this hectic season, admiring her resilience by saying, "She's the MVP because she'll go in there and crush it and what, three babies? I can take a break for a long time and just focus on playing football and raising those babies."
The Mahomes family’s growth comes at a significant time, both personally and professionally, as Patrick balances his role as a leading quarterback with the joys of parenthood. With a new daughter at home and his team ready for playoff battle, Mahomes remains a figure of both athletic prowess and personal dedication.