Published 16:58 IST, February 8th 2021
Patrick Mahomes' fiancee slams ESPN for trolling Chiefs superstar after Super Bowl loss
Patrick Mahomes' fiancee Brittany Matthews has hit out at detractors following Chiefs' Super Bowl loss on Sunday, expressing her support for the NFL superstar.
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While Tom Brady and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are basking in on ir win, Patrick Mahomes cut a dejected figure after his side Kansas City Chiefs failed in ir Super Bowl defence. defending champions were match for eventual Super Bowl 2021 winners, who clinched a comfortable 31-9 win at Raymond James Stadium. Mahomes particularly had a night to forget, as he lost his first playoff game since 2018 loss to New England Patriots.
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Patrick Mahomes fiancee hits out ESPN, lauds Chiefs superstar
After Chiefs' Super Bowl loss on Sunday, leading sports publication ESPN to Twitter to post an im of Patrick Mahomes in fourth quarter. 25-year-old looked dejected and devastated with Bucs leading 31-9 with 13:32 to play, as Bucs had almost confirmed ir victory. Mahomes' fiancee Brittany Matws, however, hit back at Patrick Mahomes ESPN tweet, sarcastically suggesting that she loved response from ESPN and support it gave to one of leading players in NFL. Matws also hit out at a similar tweet by Sportscenter, showcasing her support for her husband.
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Britanny Matws also commented on quite a occasions during game, even giving a shoutout to fan who ran onto field, After Tom Brady and Tampa Bay Bucs were confirmed as Super Bowl 2021 winners, 25-year-old paid tribute to her fiancee, writing, "t how we wanted it to end, but 15 played his heart out and I'm always and forever proud of him in everything he does! w let's have a baby'. couple, who met in high school, started dating in 10th grade and are expecting ir first child toger. Mahomes had popped question after Chiefs' Super Bowl win last season, where he lifted MVP.
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Patrick Mahomes had a night to forget as he battled a toe injury and played without two starting offensive tackles. 25-year-old ended game 26 for 49 passing and 270 yards with two interceptions, with several of his passes being dropped in what was first double-digit defeat in his career. game was also his first playoff loss since defeat to Tom Brady and New England Patriots in 2018 AFC Championship game.
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(Im Courtesy: Brittany Matws Twitter)
16:58 IST, February 8th 2021