As Patrick Mahomes aims for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory, his family faces a personal battle. His grandfather, Randy, is in hospice care, clinging to hope of witnessing his grandson's triumph. Mahomes' mother, Randi, revealed that Randy remembers the Super Bowl date and time, a testament to his unwavering support. She initially requested prayers for her father back in September when he was first hospitalized.
This deeply personal backdrop adds another layer of emotion to Super Bowl LIX, where the Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles, too, carry a unique motivation. Following a tragic plane crash near Roosevelt Mall, the team has rallied around young fan Trey Howard, who shielded his sister from falling debris and suffered a brain injury. Wide receiver A.J. Brown shared the team's commitment to playing for Trey, acknowledging his heroic act.
Adding to the historical significance of the game, President Trump's attendance marks the first time a sitting president will witness the Super Bowl. Mahomes expressed his respect for the occasion, stating that playing before a sitting president is always an honor. Randi Mahomes, who previously endorsed Trump, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the significance of presidential support for America's biggest sporting event.
Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)
Andre Howard III, known as "Trey," saved his sister from falling debris after the Philadelphia plane crash Jan. 31, 2025. (Family provided to FOX 29 )
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs kneels in prayer before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field Dec. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
