Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce react after win.Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)


Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed a priceless reason as to why he has to limit his offseason time with teammate and close friend Travis Kelce.

Patrick Mahomes and the 34-year-old Travis Kelce have emerged as the best QB-receiving tandem in football since the former became Kansas City’s starting signal-caller in 2018. They have led the Chiefs to six straight AFC Championship games, four Super Bowl appearances and three Lombardi Trophies.

But during an interview with teammate Alex Smith (the QB Mahomes succeeded in Kansas City) on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Mahomes hilariously revealed that the game of golf forces him to limit his offseason time with his beloved teammate.

“I’m going to stay away from Travis, he gets me off my game, gets me off my game,” Mahomes said. “He’s a bad influence…by day three I’m just like, ‘I can’t be with him for more than two days.’”

Hey, that’s a sign of a special bond. If somebody always distracts you during recreational activities like golf, that usually speaks volumes of your strong relationship.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl 58 to complete the first NFL repeat in 19 years. Up next, they’ll aim to become the first team ever to win three straight Super Bowls.

The last team in the “big four” North American professional sports leagues (NFL, NBA. MLB and NHL) to win three straight league championships? The Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal-led Los Angeles Lakers, who cruised to three straight titles from 2000 to ’02.

Last season, Mahomes completed 67.2 percent of his pass attempts for 4,183 yards and 27 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. Despite missing two games, Kelce had 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns.

Chiefs’ Three-Peat Bid Begins Against Ravens On Sept. 5

Kansas City’s bid to win a third straight Super Bowl will begin with a can’t-miss showdown against reigning MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Kickoff Game on Sept. 5.

Patrick Mahomes owns a 4-1 record against the Ravens, including a 17-10 road victory in last season’s AFC Championship Game.