Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to AFC title game as Kaitlyn Clarke, Taylor Swift cheer after daughter’s birth.
The Kansas City Chiefs are just two wins away from becoming the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. And their celebrity entourage added to Saturday’s big-ticket event.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a 23-12 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round to advance to the AFC Championship Game.
Mahomes, who was born Jan. 12, took the field just days after welcoming her third child, Golden Ray.
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Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes runs during the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Chiefs Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown while watching WNBA star Kathleen Clarke with girlfriend Taylor Swift.
The Chiefs are the fourth team in NFL history to advance to the conference title game following back-to-back Super Bowl victories, the previous three losing. The Chiefs will try to reverse that trend next weekend at Arrowhead Stadium with either the Bills or Ravens playing Sunday in Buffalo to take down the defending champions.
Travis Kelce shares his thoughts on Taylor Swift’s potential retirement from Chief Star.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift with Indiana Fever’s Kathleen Clarke during the second half of the AFC divisional game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Mahomes went 16-3 to beat Joe Montana in a playoff game for the second time in NFL playoff history behind Tom Brady. Mahomes is 7-0 in the divisional round, helping Andy Reid become the fourth NFL coach to reach 300 career wins.
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Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans during the AFC divisional game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Texans (11-8) are still winless in six division games. They lost twice in Kansas City.
Houston quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 245 yards but was sacked eight times. Joe Mixon, who was doubtful to play with an ankle injury, rushed for 88 yards and caught two passes for a touchdown.
Texans kicker Kai’imi Fairbairn had a 55-yard field goal and an extra point attempt blocked with 1:46 remaining, keeping Houston’s comeback hopes alive by one possession.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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