It’s tough to believe that a Texas kid, Patrick Mahomes, grew up hours from a stadium that he never played in. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion, had never played a game at AT&T Stadium as a pro until Thanksgiving 2025. Even Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees couldn’t believe it.

“Hard to believe this is Patrick Mahomes’ first game in Texas Stadium since he’s been a pro!” Drew Brees wrote on his Instagram. “Always meaningful for the guys who played Texas high school Football! Thanksgiving 🦃 & Football 🏈”

Mahomes had conquered Arrowhead in January snowstorms, won Super Bowls coast to coast, and even played in Germany and Mexico. But AT&T Stadium always felt out of reach. The schedule just never aligned until now.

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