As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, Brittany Mahomes is making headlines for calling out conspiracy theories suggesting the NFL is rigging games in the Chiefs‘ favor. The wife of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to social media to address the growing narrative fueled by controversial playoff calls.
Brittany shared a post from longtime Chiefs radio host Mitch Holthus on her Instagram story, subtly targeting critics. Holthus‘ message highlighted statistics that debunk the idea of biased officiating: “We can stay with false narratives or discuss this, KC was 17th in % of scoring drives aided by penalties for a first down this regular season. Number 1? Buffalo, with 33% of scoring drives aided by penalties.”
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Brittany Mahomes shuts down ‘rigged’ NFL rumors
This comes after the Chiefs‘ dramatic playoff wins over the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans, both marred by calls that left fans questioning the referees’ decisions. One of the most talked-about moments occurred during the Chiefs‘ win against the Bills, when quarterback Josh Allen was controversially ruled short of a critical first down. The call sparked outrage among fans, sports analysts, and even media personalities like Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, who accused the NFL of favoritism.
Patrick Mahomes weighs in on the controversy
While Brittany didn’t directly respond to the critics, Patrick Mahomes addressed the situation during a press conference. “I don’t feel that way,” Mahomes said when asked if the Chiefs benefit from referee bias. “The referees are doing their best to call the game as fair as possible. All you can do is play the game you love, give it your all, and live with the results.”
Mahomes emphasized that the Chiefs focus on effort and execution, not external distractions. “Our mindset here in Kansas City is to control what we can our preparation, our performance, and our attitude on the field,” he added.
As the Chiefs gear up to face the Eagles in Super Bowl 2025, the team is determined to let their performance speak louder than any conspiracy theory. And with Brittany Mahomes confidently defending their integrity, the message is clear: the Chiefs are focused on football, not the noise.
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