Patrick Mahomes aims to make history on Sunday by becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. He is also motivated to deliver one more special moment for his grandfather, Randy, who is currently in hospice care. Mahomes’ mother, Randi Mahomes, revealed on January 24 that her father was in hospice, just a day before Patrick led the Kansas City Chiefs to an AFC championship victory over the Buffalo Bills. Randi shared that her father is “hanging on,” hoping to witness Mahomes lead the Chiefs to another win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, as reported by People.
“I know that it has meant a lot to him,” Randi expressed. “I think he’s holding on because he wants to see his grandson achieve something amazing or just to watch him play. He must be such a proud grandpa. My mom and his other grandparents are proud too.” Randi noted that her father still remembers the date and time of the Super Bowl.
In mid-September, Randi announced her father’s hospitalization, asking for prayers on social media. “Prayer warriors please pray for my daddy. He is in the hospital and is not well. His name is Randy,” she wrote on September 14. A few days later, she shared on Instagram, “This is how I fight my battles. If you are seeing this, take a moment, and PRAY for my dad now.” This personal motivation will drive Mahomes as he seeks to make history for both his team and family.
On the other side, the Eagles are also fueled by motivation. Following a tragic plane crash near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia on January 31, the team is playing to honor Trey Howard, a fourth grader who sustained a brain injury while protecting his sister during the incident. Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown stated, “He’s a hero. You can tell he has great parents. He was raised right. For him to wake up and say, ‘Did I miss it?’ is incredible. Something of that magnitude happens, and he’s worried about a football game. Of course, we want to do it for him.”
Additionally, both teams will have the distinction of playing in the first Super Bowl attended by a sitting president, with President Trump set to be in New Orleans for the game. Mahomes shared his thoughts on the president’s attendance, saying, “It’s always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president, someone who holds the top position in our country.” This event is particularly meaningful for Mahomes’ mother, who publicly endorsed Trump the day before the election during a video message at a Chiefs game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Randi expressed her excitement for her son’s participation in this historic game.
