Patrick Mahomes surprised fans with a fresh preseason look on Saturday as he arrived at State Farm Stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2025 opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Known for his usually polished pre-game attire, Mahomes opted for an all-Chiefs gear outfit this time, marking a notable change ahead of the new NFL season.
Following a tough 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, Mahomes and the Chiefs are motivated to turn things around and improve in 2025. His new appearance sparked conversations online, with fans reacting to both his off-field style and the team’s prospects for the upcoming season.
Fan Reactions Highlight Divided Opinions on Mahomes’ New Look
The NFL’s official X account posted a video showing Mahomes entering the stadium, which received mixed responses from viewers. Some fans linked his makeover to rival quarterback Jalen Hurts, while others expressed doubts about the Chiefs’ chances in the playoffs this year.
“Jalen Hurts made him do a whole makeover,” one fan said.
“Not even Playing and got an Entire Luggage Set,” another fan said.
“We might not even see Chiefs in the playoffs this year,” another fan predicted.
On the other hand, several supporters praised Mahomes’ determination and readiness to take on the season with a clear focus.
“Man on a mission this year. Love the hate. Lets go,” one fan said.
“Locked in. On a mission this season,” another fan said.
“He’s in shape smh,” another fan said.
Season Performance and Career Context for Mahomes
Although Mahomes led the Chiefs to an impressive 15-2 record last season, including the AFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the AFC, his statistics didn’t shine as much as expected. He completed 392 passes for a career-low 3,928 yards and 26 touchdowns. The Super Bowl setback could serve as a motivating factor for Mahomes to elevate his game in 2025.
With fans eagerly watching, it remains to be seen which version of the quarterback will emerge on the field this season.
Mahomes Demands Intensity from Coaches to Raise Team’s Performance
Patrick Mahomes has communicated a clear message to his coaching staff: he expects to be pushed to his absolute limits. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy shared that Mahomes, now 29, is embracing challenges and wants rigorous coaching to achieve greatness.
“He wants to be great,” Nagy said after Tuesday’s training camp. “He wants to be the best. And he wants to be coached hard. So that’s what we try to do. We all see what he does out here, whether it’s people videoing plays on their phones at practice in training camp, but we see it in practice when it’s closed to the public.”
The Chiefs, no longer considered the dominant team to beat, face pressure to respond and reaffirm their status this season. Mahomes’ drive to improve signals that the squad is gearing up for a competitive 2025 campaign.