KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes awoke early on Tuesday to open presents with his little sister and the rest of his family, then the Chiefs quarterback hopped in his car for a quick trip to Arrowhead Stadium.
Where he watched film. On Christmas.
He got in his usual couple of hours of game-week prep on what is typically a day off for NFL teams, then hopped back in his car and headed home for the family feast.
Then he watched more film. Still on Christmas.
It’s that dedication to Mahomes’ craft that has helped the second-year pro become an MVP candidate as a first-time starter.