Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ march toward a third straight Super Bowl isn’t just a football story—it’s a saga dripping with drama, divine claims, and enough conspiracy theories to fuel a Netflix documentary. Imagine this: a team clawing its way from despair to dynasty, all while critics whisper about shadowy deals at crossroads and referees playing puppet masters. But what’s really behind the Chiefs’ reign? A higher power? Luck? Or something far less heavenly?

Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, dropped a bombshell on Instagram on 31st Jan. She shut down claims that Kansas City “sold their soul to the devil” for success. Hunt shared the screenshot of a viral comment from Pastor Jonathan Pokluda’s Instagram Q&A session. “Do you think the Chiefs sold their souls to the devil $ that’s why they get calls? Joking kinda,” this was the question. Pokluda dismissed the idea, crediting Clark Hunt’s faith as a reason for the team’s success.

“No…I think their owner is a God-fearing man with a God-fearing family. Thats why they get calls. (They’re also really good),” Pokluda replied. Tavia earlier dismissed such claims as well. She credited faith, grit, and a higher power for lifting the team from rock bottom to NFL royalty. “By God’s grace we’ve had success,” she wrote. “It’s not ‘black magic’ or referee favoritism—it’s lots of hard work, belief, and purpose.” Meanwhile, her post, shared Tuesday, January 28, revisited the Chiefs’ darkest days.

In 2012, the team won just two games and faced the tragic suicide of linebacker Jovan Belcher at their practice facility. “We were broken,” Tavia admitted. “That brokenness brought us to total dependence on the One who holds it all.” She highlighted pivotal moments—like hiring Andy Reid in 2013 and drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017—as answers to prayer. “This journey is about walking alongside people we love and respect, who inspire fans, unite Kansas City, and honor God through their actions,” she added, praising Mahomes’ humility and the team’s faith-driven culture. But not everyone’s buying the divine intervention theory.

Critics point to questionable officiating in playoff wins over the Bills and Texans. Former NFL star Julian Edelman blasted the “favoritism” chatter as “baloney” on The Rich Eisen Show: “If you have a problem with it, go beat ‘em. The refs aren’t involved when you throw interceptions.” Yet fans remain skeptical.

Tavia’s rebuttal comes as the Chiefs prep for their third straight Super Bowl. Could this be destiny—or just dynasty? While Tavia Hunt leans on faith, Patrick Mahomes is tackling the noise head-on.

Mahomes Fires Back

The Chiefs QB dismissed claims of referee bias, calling the NFL’s officiating impartial. “I don’t feel [special treatment] that way,” Mahomes said. “You get new referees every year. You get new circumstances, and you never can really tell because every play’s different, and that’s what makes the NFL so special.” However, controversy erupted during the AFC Championship.

It was when a Josh Allen fourth-down scramble was ruled short, sealing Buffalo’s fate. Earlier, a disputed catch by Xavier Worthy—where the ball hit the ground—set up a Chiefs touchdown. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Troy Aikman slammed a roughing-the-passer call in the Texans game: “I could not disagree with that one more. He barely gets hit.” Even the NFL quietly confirmed no fines for flagged hits, hinting at blown calls.

Coach Andy Reid shrugged off the drama: “Everything balances out.” But Pat McAfee joked about Reid meeting refs pre-Super Bowl, prompting a sharp reply: “Yeah, right. I try not to pay attention to any of that stuff.”

Mahomes, meanwhile, stays focused: “You’re just honest and you respect guys on the other side of the football when you’re in between the lines. You show your fire.” Love them or loathe them, the Chiefs keep winning. Divine favor or dynasty grit? Next Sunday’s showdown will write the next chapter.