Patrick Mahomes admitted he completely forgot about Halloween until his wife reminded him. The Chiefs quarterback was so focused on the upcoming game against Denver that the holiday slipped his mind. He said, “It surprised me. I forgot about Halloween,” per Heavy.com. That level of focus usually leads to big wins, but it left the family without a plan for costumes on October 31.
Brittany Mahomes stepped in to save the day before the family left the house. She posted photos on social media showing the whole group dressed as characters from Toy Story. Patrick took on the role of Buzz Lightyear while Brittany became Jessie. Their three children filled out the rest of the cast with Bronze as Woody, Golden as a green alien, and Sterling as Barbie. The family even added a nod to Taylor Swift by using her song “I Knew It, I Knew You” as the background music for their post.
A Busy Week for the Quarterback
The reason Mahomes missed the holiday is simple: he is trying to fix a rough start to the season. The team lost their last game to the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 20-3. That loss dropped the Chiefs to a 5-1 record heading into Sunday. They face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 1, at Empower Field at Mile High. Mahomes told reporters he is “so locked in on this week and the season and stuff,” per Heavy.com. He knows the team needs a bounce-back performance to stay on top of the AFC West.
Mahomes has a history of needing to reset after a bad outing. In 2025, the team struggled with injuries and a lack of separation from receivers. Now, he faces a division rival that wants to knock them off their perch. The pressure is high, but Mahomes seems ready to handle it. He noted that he has multiple costume options ready just in case the kids change their minds, though the Toy Story theme won out in the end.
More Than Just a Game
While Mahomes focuses on the field, the Chiefs organization is also working to support the local community. The team announced a new partnership with H&R Block that will run through the 2030 season. This deal includes a contest to help small businesses in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. The four winning businesses will get $5,000 in cash and free services for a year. Tyler Kirby, the Chiefs’ chief revenue officer, said, “Working together with H&R Block represents a special opportunity to give back to the community that has supported us both for so long,” according to Yahoo Sports.
These efforts show that the team is thinking about more than just football. They want to boost local shops and connect with fans in a real way. The partnership also features a “Block of the Game” series to highlight players after each home game. It is a smart move for a franchise that relies on its local fan base to fill Arrowhead Stadium every week.
Looking Ahead to Sunday
The fun from Halloween is over, and now it is time to get back to work. The Chiefs must win this game to avoid falling further behind in the standings. A loss to the Broncos would be a major blow to their playoff hopes. Mahomes knows that the season is long and every game matters.
