Kevin Durant defends Patrick Mahomes as Brittany Mahomes weighs in on criticism

Brittany Mahomes has usually spoken out about her help for her husband, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Whereas the Chiefs quarterback continues to be largely seen as one of many NFL’s high skills, Kansas Metropolis’s uneven efficiency this season has raised questions in regards to the workforce’s postseason viability.

The Chiefs have superior to 4 of the previous 5 Tremendous Bowls, however have a 6-6 file coming into a pivotal Week 14 matchup with the Houston Texans. A loss Sunday night time might be a serious blow to the Chiefs’ playoff hopes.

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Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes on the Sports activities Illustrated Swim Concern Launch Occasion on Might 16, 2024 in New York Metropolis. (Lexie Moreland/WWD through Getty Photos)

Nevertheless, if the Chiefs handle to beat the Texans, it might considerably improve their playoff probabilities.

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The uncertainty surrounding the usually perennial playoff workforce has additionally sparked some dialogue about Mahomes’ efficiency up to now in 2025. Nevertheless, two-time NBA Finals champion Kevin Durant fired again at anybody who would determine to criticize Mahomes’ soccer expertise.

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs earlier than the Buffalo Payments sport at Highmark Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan Bennett/Getty Photos)

“What sort of query is that? That does not make any sense in any respect. If anybody questions Pat Mahomes’ legacy of a one-and-done yr, he may miss the playoffs for the remainder of his profession, I do not care,” Durant stated not too long ago throughout an look on “Up & Adams.”

“This man is Patrick Mahomes. When he comes out, what number of championships has he received? Three? Come on. Are we going to query Pat Mahomes, Chris Jones, Travis Kelce? He is nonetheless an all-time nice, presumably the best of all time.”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and spouse Brittany on the crimson carpet on the Nelson Artwork Gallery on June 13, 2024 in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (Denny Medley/USA At the moment Sports activities)

A clip of Durant’s feedback was later shared on the present’s Instagram account and prompted a response from Brittany. “Allow them to know,” she wrote.

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CJ Stroud returned to the Texans lineup for a Week 13 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Chiefs-Texans sport begins at 8:20 PM ET.

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