Patrick Mahomes and CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson.Photo:CBS NewsPatrick Mahomeshas the competitive spirit.The 27-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reveals in an upcoming interview withNate BurlesononCBS Morningsthat he enjoys winning when his team is playing in another city, as opposed to the Chiefs' home turf.“What’s a better feeling: playing the hero at home, or the villain on the road?” Burleson, 41, asked the two-timeSuper Bowlchampion, as seenin a preview clipthat aired Friday.“Oh, man … I like to be the villain a little bit,” Mahomes admitted.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.“Obviously, it’s cool at Arrowhead (Stadium) — be the hero and win the games and be able to host the AFC Championship trophy,” he explained. “But it’s just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games.”Mahomes added, “Both are great. But even though I hide the smile, I like being the villain sometimes.”Quite the villain indeed for many teams, as the Chiefs were a formidable opponent last season, evenclinching the Super Bowl win. The team also finished the regular season with a win-loss ratio of 14–3.Mahomes was a major contributor to their successful season, having led theNFLin passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41), offensive yards (5,614) and offensive TDs (45). He was crownedMost Valuable Playerafter the Super Bowl and wasalso named the 2022 regular season MVP.Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs plays against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.Christian Petersen/GettyAfter the NFL star was named the 2022 MVP, his wife,Brittany, opened up abouthis work ethic.“No one truly sees the grind and the effort and how many hours you’re putting in around the clock, behind the scenes, day in and day out,” she said in avideo.Mahomes, who shares 7-month-oldBronzeand 2-year-oldSterlingwith Brittany, told PEOPLE this week at the premiere of hisNetflixdocumentary seriesQuarterbackthat his wife and children are what keep him going — and he hopes to inspire his son and daughter with his hard work.“I don’t know what my kids' dreams are going to be, butI want them to work hard at it and try to achieve those," he said.The father of two added, “Now they’re too young now to understand, but when they see this as they get older, I want them to know that they can go out there and chase their dreams and still have a great family at home.”Mahomes' full interview with Burleson will air Monday onCBS Mornings.
Patrick Mahomes and CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson.Photo:CBS News
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Patrick Mahomeshas the competitive spirit.The 27-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reveals in an upcoming interview withNate BurlesononCBS Morningsthat he enjoys winning when his team is playing in another city, as opposed to the Chiefs' home turf.“What’s a better feeling: playing the hero at home, or the villain on the road?” Burleson, 41, asked the two-timeSuper Bowlchampion, as seenin a preview clipthat aired Friday.“Oh, man … I like to be the villain a little bit,” Mahomes admitted.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.“Obviously, it’s cool at Arrowhead (Stadium) — be the hero and win the games and be able to host the AFC Championship trophy,” he explained. “But it’s just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games.”Mahomes added, “Both are great. But even though I hide the smile, I like being the villain sometimes.”Quite the villain indeed for many teams, as the Chiefs were a formidable opponent last season, evenclinching the Super Bowl win. The team also finished the regular season with a win-loss ratio of 14–3.Mahomes was a major contributor to their successful season, having led theNFLin passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41), offensive yards (5,614) and offensive TDs (45). He was crownedMost Valuable Playerafter the Super Bowl and wasalso named the 2022 regular season MVP.Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs plays against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.Christian Petersen/GettyAfter the NFL star was named the 2022 MVP, his wife,Brittany, opened up abouthis work ethic.“No one truly sees the grind and the effort and how many hours you’re putting in around the clock, behind the scenes, day in and day out,” she said in avideo.Mahomes, who shares 7-month-oldBronzeand 2-year-oldSterlingwith Brittany, told PEOPLE this week at the premiere of hisNetflixdocumentary seriesQuarterbackthat his wife and children are what keep him going — and he hopes to inspire his son and daughter with his hard work.“I don’t know what my kids' dreams are going to be, butI want them to work hard at it and try to achieve those," he said.The father of two added, “Now they’re too young now to understand, but when they see this as they get older, I want them to know that they can go out there and chase their dreams and still have a great family at home.”Mahomes' full interview with Burleson will air Monday onCBS Mornings.
Patrick Mahomeshas the competitive spirit.
The 27-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback reveals in an upcoming interview withNate BurlesononCBS Morningsthat he enjoys winning when his team is playing in another city, as opposed to the Chiefs' home turf.
“What’s a better feeling: playing the hero at home, or the villain on the road?” Burleson, 41, asked the two-timeSuper Bowlchampion, as seenin a preview clipthat aired Friday.
“Oh, man … I like to be the villain a little bit,” Mahomes admitted.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
“Obviously, it’s cool at Arrowhead (Stadium) — be the hero and win the games and be able to host the AFC Championship trophy,” he explained. “But it’s just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games.”
Mahomes added, “Both are great. But even though I hide the smile, I like being the villain sometimes.”
Quite the villain indeed for many teams, as the Chiefs were a formidable opponent last season, evenclinching the Super Bowl win. The team also finished the regular season with a win-loss ratio of 14–3.
Mahomes was a major contributor to their successful season, having led theNFLin passing yards (5,250), passing touchdowns (41), offensive yards (5,614) and offensive TDs (45). He was crownedMost Valuable Playerafter the Super Bowl and wasalso named the 2022 regular season MVP.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs plays against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.Christian Petersen/Getty
Christian Petersen/Getty
After the NFL star was named the 2022 MVP, his wife,Brittany, opened up abouthis work ethic.
“No one truly sees the grind and the effort and how many hours you’re putting in around the clock, behind the scenes, day in and day out,” she said in avideo.
Mahomes, who shares 7-month-oldBronzeand 2-year-oldSterlingwith Brittany, told PEOPLE this week at the premiere of hisNetflixdocumentary seriesQuarterbackthat his wife and children are what keep him going — and he hopes to inspire his son and daughter with his hard work.
“I don’t know what my kids' dreams are going to be, butI want them to work hard at it and try to achieve those," he said.
The father of two added, “Now they’re too young now to understand, but when they see this as they get older, I want them to know that they can go out there and chase their dreams and still have a great family at home.”
Mahomes' full interview with Burleson will air Monday onCBS Mornings.
source: people.com
