NFL fans are buzzing with a new conspiracy theory, suggesting that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes might be a bad luck charm for professional sports teams. The theory gained traction after Mahomes attended a Kansas City Royals playoff game, only for the Royals to lose every game following his presence.
This led some fans to speculate that Mahomes has become a “new curse” in the sports world, drawing comparisons to the infamous “Drake curse.”
The Drake curse, named after the Canadian rapper, refers to the phenomenon where teams or athletes he supports or bets on tend to lose after he endorses them.
While the Toronto Raptors appeared to break the curse by winning the NBA Championship in 2019 with Drake in the building, many of his high-profile bets have continued to result in losses, further cementing his reputation as a bad luck charm.
Now, NFL and MLB fans think Mahomes has taken over the role, particularly after a viral moment involving the New York Yankees. During the American League Divisional Series (ALDS), Mahomes was spotted at a Royals game where his team took game two. After the Royals’ victory, Mahomes was seen playfully antagonizing a Yankees fan, seemingly enjoying the moment.
However, it seems that Mahomes might have inadvertently sparked a winning streak for the Yankees instead.
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Since that interaction, the Yankees have gone on an impressive 4-0 run. They won the next two games of the ALDS against the Royals, advancing to the American League Championship Series (ALCS), where they have already secured two victories against the Cleveland Guardians. Fans are now jokingly attributing the Yankees’ success to Mahomes’ presence, suggesting that his playful taunt might have cursed the Royals while propelling the Yankees forward.
The conspiracy quickly spread on social media, with fans offering their theories. “Mahomes and Drake alike?” one fan mused. Another quipped, “4-0 since the fix went in,” while a third fan added, “Yet another reason to not like Mahomes.” A fourth fan even admitted, “I was rooting for KC until I saw this.”
If this supposed curse holds any weight, it could be bad news for Mahomes beyond just his sports superstitions. After all, the star quarterback is also a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals, having purchased a stake in the team in 2020. At the time, Mahomes expressed his excitement about deepening his roots in Kansas City, saying, “I’m honored to become a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals. I love this city and the people of this great town. This opportunity allows me to deepen my roots in this community, which is something I’m excited to do.”
For Mahomes, the Royals’ recent playoff appearance was their first since he became a part-owner, marking a significant step forward for the franchise. However, fans now jokingly wonder whether Mahomes’ presence could be a curse on his own team’s playoff hopes in the future.
Despite the lighthearted jabs from fans, it’s hard to take the curse theory too seriously. Mahomes has already proven his mettle by leading the Chiefs to two Super Bowl victories, including back-to-back titles, suggesting that any notion of him being a bad luck charm is purely speculative and playful.
After all, it would be quite a feat to accomplish those Super Bowl wins if he were truly cursed.
Nevertheless, the viral moment with the Yankees fan has added a new layer of intrigue to Mahomes’ sports legacy. As the Yankees continue their winning streak, fans will no doubt keep the conspiracy alive, watching closely to see if Mahomes’ presence continues to impact the fortunes of the teams he interacts with.
For now, Mahomes remains one of the most successful athletes in the NFL, and while fans might poke fun at his supposed curse, it’s clear that his legacy on the field speaks for itself.
Whether or not the Yankees’ recent success has anything to do with Mahomes’ viral moment, the star quarterback continues to make headlines both on and off the field.