What a fumble. Patrick Mahomes explained why he awkwardly turned away Netflix’s football-shaped cake during his post-game interview after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.
Patrick Mahomes revealed why he denied a bite of Netflix’s football-shaped cake after his Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas Day Wednesday.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
The quarterback and Travis Kelce opened up the footballs to reveal red velvet cake inside.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Mahomes just held the baked good in his hands without trying it.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
“I’m watching my weight for playoffs,” he explained.Patrick Mahomes/Instagram
The NFL star noted that he would bring the cake to his coach, Andy Reid.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Kelce arrived to the game wearing a Santa hat.Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Taylor Swift, seen here in 2023, skipped the Christmas Day game despite attending last year.Getty Images
Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, also was not present at the face-off.Brittany Mahomes/Instagram
The pregnant WAG watched the game from home with their two kids, Sterling and Bronze.brittanylynne/Instagram
