Patrick Mahomes Welcomes Third Child as Chiefs Eye Playoffs
In a whirlwind year both on and off the field, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has celebrated another milestone—becoming a father for the third time. Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, announced the birth of their daughter, Golden Raye Mahomes, over the recent weekend. This joyful news came as the Chiefs prepared for their upcoming playoff journey.
The Mahomes Family Grows
Golden Raye joins her elder siblings, Sterling Skye, born in February 2021, and Patrick "Bronze" Lavon Mahomes III, who arrived in November 2022, completing the trio. The happy couple shared the news with fans through a social media post on Monday, delighting followers with a peek into their expanding family life.
Interestingly, Mahomes had hinted at the family’s anticipation, jokingly stating, "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." It seems that both the Chiefs and the Mahomes family were aiming for perfect timing with their victories.
Chiefs Enjoy a Well-Timed Bye Week
The timing indeed couldn’t have been more impeccable. With the Kansas City Chiefs clinching the coveted No. 1 seed in the AFC, the team earned a bye week. This pause in play not only offered Mahomes a chance to be with his wife during the birth but also provided the Chiefs some precious downtime in preparation for their playoff face-off against the Houston Texans next Saturday.
Reflecting on the whirlwind of balancing family with football, Mahomes quipped, "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."
Mahomes' Role in the Pursuit of Glory
As the Chiefs set their sights on potentially securing a third consecutive Super Bowl title, Mahomes is aware of the balancing act between his professional and personal life. Describing Brittany as a hero in their household, Mahomes remarked, "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 Chiefs last tasted victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 25, and with Golden Raye's arrival now behind him, Mahomes can fully concentrate on the challenges that lie ahead in the postseason. The family joy and team dynamics intertwine seamlessly, bringing both domestic blessings and football ambitions to the forefront in this eventful phase of Mahomes' life.