The Kansas City Chiefs secured the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a dominant 29-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. As it turns out, this wasn’t just another milestone for the team—it was a moment quarterback Patrick Mahomes foresaw months in advance.
According to wide receiver Justin Watson, Mahomes called the Christmas clinch back in May when the NFL released the 2024 schedule.
“Pretty much as soon as the schedule came out, I remember Patrick coming up to me and saying, ‘Hey, early bye. All those games late. That just means we’ve got to clinch on Christmas, and then we can have all those days before our first playoff game,’” Watson told Rob Collins of FOX 4 Kansas City.
Mahomes’ foresight proved prophetic. With their Christmas victory, the Chiefs locked up the AFC’s top seed and ensured they’d have a bye during the Wild Card round—a crucial break for Mahomes, who’s been dealing with a nagging ankle injury.
“Sure enough, it came at a perfect time,” Watson added. “Pat was dealing with that ankle injury, and I know he was gunning to get that game locked up on Christmas and have a lot of time to heal up and get ready for the playoffs.”
Perfect Timing for the Mahomes Family
The timing of the bye week couldn’t have been better for Mahomes off the field, either. The Chiefs’ star quarterback and his wife, Brittany, are expecting their third child, a baby girl, any day now. Brittany’s due date is Sunday, and she has plans to be induced on Monday if labor doesn’t begin naturally.
With the playoff bye secured, Mahomes can focus fully on being there for his growing family before returning to lead his team in their quest for a historic three-peat Super Bowl championship.
A History of Prophetic Calls
This isn’t the first time Mahomes has accurately predicted the Chiefs’ destiny. Last season, a month before Super Bowl LVIII, Mahomes texted Brittany with a bold proclamation: “I decided we are going to win the Super Bowl.” True to his word, Mahomes and the Chiefs claimed their second consecutive championship and third in four years.
This season’s prediction only adds to the growing legend of Mahomes, whose ability to dominate on the field is matched by his seemingly uncanny knack for calling his shots. Leading the Chiefs to a 15-1 record as a starter this year, Mahomes navigated an increasingly competitive AFC with precision and determination.
Looking Ahead
With the No. 1 seed secured and an extended rest period to heal and prepare, the Chiefs are now in prime position to make another deep playoff run. Mahomes, always a step ahead, has shown that his leadership goes beyond the field. His ability to rally his team, predict their success, and deliver under pressure solidifies his status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of his era—and possibly of all time.
As the Chiefs prepare for the postseason, fans and analysts alike can’t help but wonder: What will Mahomes predict next?
