Brittany Mahomes Denies ‘False Narrative’ That Chiefs Are Getting Special Treatment From Referees

Brittany Mahomes made it clear she isn’t interested in hearing conspiracy theories surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs. 

As Brittany’s husband, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and his teammates prepare to do battle against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, conversation has been building about the relationship between Kansas City and NFL officiating crews. Specifically, the idea that referees have been favorable to the Chiefs throughout the playoffs. 

Brittany took to her Instagram Story on Thursday, January 30, reposting a message from longtime Chiefs radio announcer Mitch Holthus, in case there was any confusion about where she stands on the issue. 

“We can stay with false narratives or discuss this — KC was 17th in % of scoring drives that were aided by a penalty for a first down on such drives in regular season,” the post read. “Number 1? Wait for it…Buffalo. 33% of scoring drives were aided by penalty for a first down on 86 scoring drives.”

Essentially, Holthus’ message was that the Chiefs were in the middle of the pack all season when it came to being bailed out by the officials. 

Holthus referenced the Buffalo Bills as being the biggest benefactors of drive-extending penalty calls. Kansas City defeated the Bills in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 25, after which Brittany had a special message for Buffalo fans. 

Mahomes shared a photo via her Instagram Story of a Kermit the Frog stuffed animal wearing a No. 15 Mahomes jersey and hanging from a pole. 

“Do we remember this Buffalo? Absolutely disgusting,” Brittany wrote. “So as you go home tonight, I pray we become better people.”

As for the narratives surrounding the Chiefs, it hasn’t just been angry, everyday football fans who have been vocal about their beliefs. 

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski argued there’s credence to the conspiracies. 

“It’s at another level for the Kansas City Chiefs right now,” Gronkowski, 35, said. “I think definitely they’re more lenient to giving them more calls over anyone else.”

During the Chiefs’ Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans on January 19, rapper Lil Wayne vented his frustrations via X. 

“I hate the cheating azz chiefs,” Wayne, 42, wrote. In a follow-up post, the rapper said, “It’s not even impressive when u cheat and then clearly try to cheat. Just win baby.”

The Chiefs face the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 9, from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.