The Mahomes family has been enjoying their time in the social media spotlight lately, and honestly, why wouldn’t they? With all the celebratory moments taking place fast and furious, they deserve it. But before you think it’s all touchdowns and trophies, it’s not! Why? Well, it seems there could be some tension brewing between the Chiefs’ star QB Patrick Mahomes and his dad Pat Sr.

On August 17, Pat Sr. posted a couple of pictures from his inaugural charity golf tournament on Instagram. It was a family affair, with Jackson Mahomes, the social media-savvy younger brother, making an appearance. And of course, Pat’s wife, Trisha, was by his side, both proudly sporting red shirts in support of Team Pat. The tournament was a four-man team scramble at Dub’s Dread Golf Course in Kansas, with some serious prizes on the line—$10K for a hole-in-one and $1K for a 50-foot putt. Pat Sr. made sure the participants had something to fight for.

What made this event even more special was Pat Sr.’s personal journey of sobriety after his third DUI. Jackson’s presence clearly meant a lot to his dad, who made sure to recognize his son’s support by captioning the post, “Thanks Lo Jack for coming out to support and help with the golf tournament. Love you and had a blast.” Sounds like a cozy, feel-good moment, right? But here’s the kicker—Patrick Mahomes’ absence did not go unnoticed.

Well, in defense of these new speculations, they stem from Patrick’s well-documented passion for golf. He’s been spotted hitting the greens with Travis Kelce around a few courses during the offseason. The cherry on top? KillaTrav, as Kelce’s IG handle goes, liked Pat Sr.’s post. Hence, the question: Why wasn’t he at his father’s charity tourney? While the concern is understandable, it might not be as deep as first thought.

Patrick had a preseason game against the Lions on August 17th, and the tournament? It was scheduled for the 16th. So, maybe it’s a bit of a stretch to read into it just yet. After all, if anyone knows how to turn off the rumor mill, it’s the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

Patrick Mahomes and his dad Pat Sr. always find a way to end rift rumors!

Let’s rewind to the moment before the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII win over the 49ers. Right before the game, Patrick was asked about his father’s third DUI arrest. Guess what? The 28-year-old quarterback shut down the question quickly, calling it a “family matter.” His response was short and firm—no room for debate. But it didn’t take much for him to show his support for his dad by his actions, not just his words! Like a son not only raising the family banner high but also making his dad proud, Patrick made it clear after his victory at Allegiant Stadium: “This one was for him.” A heartfelt dedication that spoke volumes. That’s 1 for KC number 15 and 0 for the rumor mill.

Up next, the Father’s Day rumors. Pat Sr. posted a series of photos on his Instagram—Patrick with his daughter Sterling, throwback shots of Patrick as a child, and pictures of his son Bronze. And the caption read, “Like Father, Like Son.” It was a tribute to the bond they share, highlighting the moments that connect them across generations. But here’s where things get interesting—Patrick didn’t react to the post. This silence sparked a new wave of speculation. Was there something deeper going on between Patrick and his dad?

Well, well, well, it did not last long either. On July 1, Patrick put the speculation to bed after retweeting a classic photo of his dad holding him as a toddler—an iconic snapshot from Pat Sr.’s baseball days. It was a nostalgic nod to their history and seemed to signal that, despite the rumors, the bond was still there. Make it 2 for the Mahomes father-son duo and 0 for the rumor mill.

But with Patrick skipping his dad’s charity golf event, the rumors of a rift aren’t going away. Fans are left wondering—what’s really happening between the two? Maybe the upcoming season will provide the final answer. Could Patrick Mahomes silence all the rumors with a three-peat Super Bowl victory dedicated to his dad? That might just be the play that stops the speculation for good. What do you think?