It was revealed that the item he and his sister Sterling prepared to bring to the stadium to cheer for Patrick Mahomes might make you fall in love even more.
Kansas City Chiefs fans were treated to more than just football during the team’s final preseason game against the Chicago Bears on August 22, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium. While the Chiefs fell 29-27 in a thrilling finish, it was Patrick Mahomes’ two-year-old son, Bronze, who stole the show with an adorable expression that sent social media into a frenzy. Captured in a viral photo shared by Brittany Mahomes on Instagram, Bronze’s wide-eyed, ear-protecting-headphone-clad face melted hearts across Chiefs Kingdom. But the real kicker? An insider revealed that Bronze and his sister, Sterling, brought a heartfelt item to cheer on their dad, Patrick Mahomes, leaving fans even more enamored with the NFL’s favorite family.
The game, a high-energy preseason clash, saw Mahomes shine, completing 8 of 13 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown in just over a quarter of play. Yet, it was the VIP suite where the true magic happened. Brittany Mahomes, ever the family’s social media chronicler, posted a series of Instagram Stories showing Bronze and four-year-old Sterling cheering from the sidelines. One image, in particular, became an instant sensation: Bronze, decked out in a tiny Chiefs jersey, gazed at the field with a mix of awe and excitement, his noise-canceling headphones making him look like a pint-sized superfan. “Bronzie’s face says it all!” Brittany captioned the photo, adding a heart-eyes emoji.
Fans on X erupted, with posts like, “Bronze Mahomes is the MVP of cuteness!” and “That expression needs to be a meme!” trending under #BronzeMahomes. The photo, which garnered over 200,000 likes within hours, was shared by outlets like Sports Illustrated and Marca, cementing Bronze’s status as a fan favorite. “He’s stealing the spotlight from Patrick,” one user quipped, while another wrote, “Bronze’s face is all of us watching Mahomes play!”
Adding to the charm, an insider close to the Mahomes family revealed to People the heartwarming detail behind Bronze and Sterling’s game-day contribution. The siblings, with help from Brittany, crafted a handmade poster to cheer on their dad, reading, “Go Daddy! Love, Sterling & Bronze.” Decorated with red and gold glitter, Chiefs stickers, and a tiny hand-drawn football, the poster was proudly displayed in the suite during the game. “Sterling and Bronze spent the morning before the game gluing and coloring,” the insider shared. “Patrick teared up when he saw it on the sidelines. It meant the world to him.”
The revelation of the poster sent fans into another wave of adoration. “A handmade sign from Sterling and Bronze? I’m done,” one X user posted, while another added, “Patrick must be the proudest dad ever!” The gesture, simple yet deeply personal, highlighted the Mahomes family’s tight-knit bond, a recurring theme in their public appearances. Brittany’s Instagram Stories also showed Sterling mimicking her dad’s throwing motion, adding to the family’s charm offensive. “She’s ready to QB!” Brittany wrote, sparking laughter online.
The poster’s significance wasn’t lost on analysts, who see the Mahomes children as an integral part of Patrick’s narrative. “Sterling and Bronze humanize Patrick in a way that resonates with fans,” said sports commentator Sarah Klein on ESPN. “That poster shows they’re not just cheering for a superstar—they’re cheering for their dad.” The item, now rumored to be framed in Mahomes’ home office, has become a symbol of the family’s support system, especially poignant after the Chiefs’ preseason loss.
Social media buzzed with speculation about whether Bronze’s expression was a reaction to the game’s intensity or his dad’s performance. “He’s probably thinking, ‘Dad, throw another TD!’” one fan joked on X. Others noted the contrast with Sterling’s focused demeanor, suggesting Bronze’s wide-eyed look captured the pure joy of a toddler at his first big game of the 2025 season. Brittany fueled the excitement by reposting fan reactions, including a meme of Bronze’s face captioned, “When you realize Daddy’s the GOAT.”
Despite the Chiefs’ loss, driven by Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent’s three fourth-quarter touchdowns, Mahomes’ family remained the story’s heart. The insider noted that Patrick, who greeted Brittany, Sterling, and Bronze on the sidelines post-game, was visibly moved by their presence. “He told Brittany the poster was his favorite part of the day,” the source said. As the regular season looms, fans are already clamoring for more glimpses of Bronze and Sterling’s game-day antics. With their handmade poster and Bronze’s unforgettable expression, the Mahomes kids have proven they’re as much a part of Chiefs Kingdom as their superstar dad.