Brittany Mahomes Slams Terrion Arnold After Lions Rookie’s Taunt Backfires Big-Time

Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, didn’t hold back after calling out Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold for mocking her husband before Sunday’s showdown. Arnold had posted a meme featuring WWE legend “The Undertaker” glaring at Patrick Mahomes from behind, essentially warning the Chiefs quarterback ahead of the contest.

While the meme entertained plenty of Lions fans before kickoff, not everyone was laughing once the final whistle blew—especially after Kansas City crushed Detroit. Brittany Mahomes reposted the same meme on her Instagram story, and though she didn’t write a caption, the image itself sent a crystal-clear message.

Patrick Mahomes was sensational in Sunday’s victory over the Lions, seemingly determined to atone for the team’s earlier embarrassing loss to the Jaguars. The star quarterback threw four touchdowns, but the game itself sparked controversy for what many considered heavy officiating bias. Critics and fans alike accused referees of favoring the Chiefs and working against Detroit.

Even before the 2025 NFL season began, several football fans—including U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance—suggested the league might give Kansas City special treatment due to Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce. After this game, Vance’s comments appeared prophetic, as many pointed to the “royal” treatment the Chiefs seemed to receive all night.

Patrick Mahomes Faces Backlash for Taunting Brian Branch

Patrick Mahomes revealed a less flattering side during the Lions game when he taunted Detroit safety Brian Branch on the field, an act that drew heavy criticism online. Later, Mahomes extended his hand to Branch for a high-five, but the frustrated defender ignored him completely. Moments later, Branch ended up in a postgame altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Fans were outraged that Mahomes wasn’t penalized for the taunt, claiming the NFL continues to show favoritism toward Kansas City. This isn’t the first time the Chiefs have faced accusations of receiving special treatment from officials. Many believe it stems from the team’s massive popularity, fueled even more by Taylor Swift’s involvement with Travis Kelce.

“Patrick Mahomes is the only guy in the NFL allowed to taunt defenders—it’s written in the rulebook,” one fan sarcastically tweeted.

So far, the NFL hasn’t announced whether Mahomes will face any fines for his behavior, though supporters are calling for accountability. The league has previously emphasized its commitment to cracking down on taunting, leaving many to wonder if that standard still applies when it comes to the Chiefs’ superstar quarterback.