It was in Lubbock that Kliff Kingsbury was the among the first to show confidence in Patrick Mahomes’ abilities.

Patrick Mahomes shares a strong endorsement for Kansas City Chiefs rookie Brashard Smith ahead of their Week 9 game.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs earned their fourth win of the 2025 NFL season in Week 7, shutting out Pete Carroll and the AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders 31-0. For the first time this season, Mahomes had his full complement of receivers available, and he delivered, completing 26 of 35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns.

The moment was special for not just Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany but for Chiefs followers because of what it means.

On the season, Mahomes has been great as of late, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns in the Chiefs' big win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Against the Detroit Lions in Week 6, he was just as good, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are coming off an impressive 31-0 shutout of their AFC West Rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, on Sunday. Mahomes threw 26-of-35 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns, while Kelce registered three catches for a game-high 54 receiving yards.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is pressured by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the second half on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders, 31-0. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]