Patrick Mahomes, the dynamic quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting players to watch in the NFL today. Renowned for his exceptional arm strength, pinpoint accuracy, and clutch performances, Mahomes has led the Chiefs’ dynastic run, and his rise to stardom has captured the attention of fans everywhere.
However, behind Mahomes’ success is a strong support system led by his parents, Pat Mahomes Sr. and Randi Mahomes. Their influence has played a pivotal role in shaping the man and athlete he is today.
Who Are Patrick Mahomes’ Parents?
Patrick Mahomes is the son of Pat Mahomes Sr. and Randi Martin.
The 54-year-old Mahomes Sr. enjoyed a solid career as a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was a journeyman, playing for six teams between 1992 and 2003. Mahomes Sr. was no All-Star, but he notched a solid 42-39 record as a starter and showed the athletic chops to stick around for a decade-plus at the highest level.
August 1, 1999: Mets reliever Pat Mahomes Sr drives in the game-winning run in the top of the 13th inning & then strikes out the final batter in a 5-4 Mets win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. pic.twitter.com/BrO3XAjMef
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) August 1, 2023
By now, many of us know that Mahomes Jr. was a multisport phenom, having played baseball as well. His father discussed the first time his son picked up a bat with the New York Daily News.
“You know, I was coaching him one time, and we were playing a game. We were beating the team pretty bad,” Mahomes Sr. said. “He came up to me and said, ‘Dad, I’m gonna go up here and hit left-handed the next time. I’m gonna hit left-handed, and I’m also going to hit with a wooden bat.’ I said, ‘Well, we’re up, go do what you do.’ He hit the first pitch, and he hit it over the centerfield fence, and I said, ‘Oh, this kid is pretty special.'”
Patrick’s mother, Randi Martin, and father have been separated since 2006. Despite their divorce when Patrick was six years old, Pat Sr. and Randi have maintained a civil relationship and continued to support their children’s goals. They have been dedicated to co-parenting and ensuring that Patrick and his siblings have the resources they need to succeed.
The two have remained ardent supporters of their son’s athletic career, as well as his academic one. Mahomes’ mother, in particular, takes great pride in how she stressed the importance of education to her son in his formative years.
According to this profile from People, Randi acknowledged that Pat’s MLB career was, at times, a strain on their marriage, but she proudly stated that the two remain friendly to this day and united in support of their family.
Randi also proudly sports a custom No. 15 jersey to Chiefs’ games with “QB Producer” stitched on the back nameplate. That’s certainly a fitting moniker for the woman who gave birth to football’s preeminent QB.
“I knew when it came to sports, he was going to be able to reach whatever level he wanted,” Randi said during a January 2020 FOX4 interview.
#Mahomes Randi MAHOMES jersey tonight @tootgail @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/2VM5p48COG
— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) February 7, 2021
Somewhat similarly, Patrick’s father admitted that he’ll wear the same outfit multiple game days in a row as long as the Chiefs keep winning.
The other “QB Producer” admitted to reporters in a 2020 interview that his superstitions once nearly led to him “freezing to death” when a particularly fruitful Chiefs winning streak meant he wore shorts and a t-shirt deep into the winter.
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“Anything for a win,” he said. “[What’s working] is working, so you know, you just got to keep rolling it out until it fails.”
If Patrick’s career to date is any indication, “anything for a win” is a family mantra that definitely stuck with the star QB.
Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl Preview
Based on PFN’s win probability model, which ran 10,000 simulations via the PFN Playoff Predictor, the Eagles have a 52.8% chance of defeating the Chiefs.
The Chiefs are aiming to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Kansas City has won three of the last five Super Bowls and will be the first NFL team to play in five Super Bowls over a six-season span.
This is Philadelphia’s third Super Bowl appearance in the last eight seasons. The Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII and lost to the Chiefs two seasons ago in Super Bowl LVII.
Kansas City Chiefs Trends and Insights
- The Chiefs have 17 straight one-score wins (12-0 this season, their last three playoff games last year, and their last two regular season games). Twelve one-score wins is the most in a single season all-time, tied with the 2022 Vikings, 2019 Seahawks, and 2015 Broncos.
- Patrick Mahomes passed Joe Montana for the second-most playoff wins by a starting quarterback (17) and John Elway for the second-most playoff game-winning drives by a quarterback (seven).
- From 2019-24, the Chiefs have made six Super Bowl appearances, are chasing a fourth title, and have won 78% of their regular season games. For reference, the Splash Brother Golden State Warriors (2015-19, 2022) made six NBA Finals appearances with four titles and won 76.2% of their regular season games.
- The Chiefs have averaged over 2.5 points per offensive drive in four straight games when playing their regulars – that’s a good formula, as NFL teams have won 78.9% of their games this season when clearing 2.50 PPD.
- During his career, Mahomes has averaged 3.9 carries for 20 yards and 0.13 touchdowns on the ground during the regular season. In the postseason, those rates elevated to 5.4 attempts, 29.1 yards, and 0.35 touchdowns per game.
Philadelphia Eagles Trends and Insights
- The Eagles peaked early last season and scored 155 points over a five-game win streak (Weeks 7-12). Over their past five games, they’ve scored 166 points.
- Jalen Hurts ran for three scores in his prior Super Bowl experience, joining Terrell Davis as the only player to do that in The Big Game. With his three rushing scores on Sunday, Hurts joined LeGarrette Blount as the only players in NFL history with multiple playoff games in which they ran for three-plus touchdowns.
- Philadelphia has forced 19 turnovers in their past six games, a run that includes four games with three-plus.
- The Eagles became the sixth team to have multiple players rush for multiple scores in a playoff game, the first since Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel did it for the 2018 Patriots.
- Since 2022, the Eagles are 18-8 ATS (69.2%) when facing a team that enters play with at least as many wins as losses (second best, trailing only the 20-6-1 Lions).
- Hurts will become the eighth quarterback to start multiple Super Bowls within his first eight seasons. Of the previous seven, only Elway failed to secure a ring within his first five seasons—though Elway would famously cap off his career with Super Bowl victories in his final two seasons.
