TT “10 MINUTES AGO”: Tom Brady Just Went OFF Defending Patrick Mahomes – Calls the Hate “A CRIME Against Football” After Chargers Loss 😤🔥 GOAT Stands Up for #15 – Chiefs Kingdom, Drop a ❤️ If You’re With Them!
Tom Brady Breaks Silence: Passionate Defense of Patrick Mahomes Amid Chiefs’ Heartbreaking Season-Ender
Kansas City, MO — NFL legend Tom Brady has broken his silence with a fiery, heartfelt statement defending Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes following the team’s devastating 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15.
The defeat not only eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention for the first time in the Mahomes era but also saw the star QB suffer a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee late in the fourth quarter.
“What’s happening to him is a crime against football — a blatant betrayal of everything this sport stands for,” Brady said in a statement released on January 5, 2026.
“How can people be so cruel? To criticize a 28-year-old who has carried this team on his back, shown up every week, given everything he had, never asked for attention, never blamed anyone — just trying to win.
To me, Patrick Mahomes is one of the most special quarterbacks this league has ever seen. And instead of tearing him down every time the team struggles, people should be standing behind him.”
Brady’s words come amid a turbulent 2025 season for the Chiefs, who finished 6-10, a stark fall from their dynasty heights of three Super Bowl wins in five years.
Mahomes, despite the team’s struggles with injuries, offensive line issues, and defensive lapses, posted impressive numbers before the injury: over 3,500 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and relentless leadership.
Critics, however, have piled on, blaming Mahomes for close losses and questioning if the “Mahomes magic” has faded.
The GOAT’s defense resonates deeply, drawing from his own experiences enduring scrutiny during down periods. Brady, who tore his ACL in 2008 and returned stronger to win four more Super Bowls, knows the mental and physical toll.
In recent weeks, he’s offered rehab advice to Mahomes on his podcast, emphasizing resilience and focus. “He’s very resilient. He’s going to work extremely hard to get back,” Brady previously noted.
Chiefs Kingdom has rallied around the statement, with social media flooded by support. Fans praise Brady for calling out “fair-weather” critics who abandon the team during hardship.
“Tom gets it — loyalty matters,” one X post read. Head coach Andy Reid echoed the sentiment: “Pat’s been our rock. This hurts, but we’ll rise.”
Mahomes, recovering from surgery, responded gratefully on social media: “Appreciate the words, GOAT. Means a lot. Kingdom strong.” As rehab begins, eyes turn to 2026, where a healthy Mahomes could reclaim dominance.
Brady’s impassioned plea highlights football’s harsh reality: Greatness invites scrutiny, but true legends endure. For Mahomes, backed by the ultimate endorsement, the comeback story is just beginning.
