Being a friend or family member of a superstar like Patrick Mahomes or any top athlete comes with its perks, but it also means living under the watchful eye of the media. While it’s not their responsibility to always behave perfectly, the reality is that any negative actions, like those involving Patrick Mahomes Sr., can quickly become headline news.

Jackson Mahomes’ New Girlfriend

In addition to his father, Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has also found himself in the spotlight over the past year. Back in March, Jackson was embroiled in controversy when allegations surfaced that he had forcibly grabbed a woman by the neck and kissed her at an Overland Park, Kansas, restaurant in February 2023. That incident now seems to be in the past.

Recently, Jackson took to Instagram to show off what appears to be his new girlfriend, despite some buzz about his recent interactions with Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend of Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce. The identity of the young woman remains a mystery, but she is expected to make an appearance at the NFL season opener on Thursday, where the Chiefs will face the Ravens. If Jackson is shown on camera with a companion, it’s likely her, sitting alongside Taylor Swift, Jason Kelce, Brittany Mahomes, and perhaps the new girlfriend, who might go unnoticed amid Swift’s presence, as everybody else

Chiefs and the NFL Are Ready

The Chiefs had a rough preseason, losing all their games against the Jaguars, Lions, and Bears. While it’s only preseason, the team was expected to perform better given the historic stakes this season, as they aim for the first three-peat in NFL history. Despite Mahomes having his least productive season last year, he still managed to rack up 4,183 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, leading the team to their third Super Bowl victory in six years.

The Chiefs face no easy games at the start of the season. They open at home against MVP Lamar Jackson and new addition Derrick Henry, followed by a home game against Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals. After that, they hit the road for two challenging games, first against the revamped Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night, and then against the Los Angeles Chargers, wrapping up the first month of the season.