dq. Rob Gronkowski Defends Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs’ Week 11 Loss to Broncos: “What’s Happening to Him Is an Injustice to Football”
KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs’ crushing Week 11 loss to the Denver Broncos left fans questioning everything, from the offense’s playcalling to Patrick Mahomes’ future prospects. But amid the chorus of doubt, one familiar voice came to Mahomes’ defense: Rob Gronkowski.
In an emotional and impassioned response, Gronkowski, former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion, slammed the ongoing criticism Mahomes has faced following the Chiefs’ 24–20 defeat. The loss, which saw Mahomes struggle under intense pressure and a lack of offensive rhythm, raised concerns about whether the MVP quarterback could still carry his team to the Super Bowl.
But Gronkowski wasn’t having it. Appearing on a postgame analysis show, he called out the unfair treatment of Mahomes, saying, “What’s happening to him is an injustice to football. People are forgetting just how extraordinary this guy is. He’s a once-in-a-generation talent, and this blame—it’s misplaced.”
Gronkowski’s defense centered not just on Mahomes’ individual abilities, but on the bigger picture. He emphasized that no quarterback can win games alone, especially when the supporting cast—offensive line, wide receivers, and play-calling—fails to step up. “Mahomes is carrying the weight of this team, and when you’re putting everything on his shoulders, you can’t expect him to perform miracles every week,” Gronkowski added.
For Mahomes, the criticism has been relentless. Despite his heroics in previous seasons, there’s been a growing narrative questioning whether he’s still the same player without the same dynamic weapons around him. Gronkowski’s words offer a reminder that talent alone doesn’t win championships—the entire team needs to be firing on all cylinders.
As the Chiefs prepare for their next game, Mahomes will no doubt be feeling the weight of the expectations. But with support from stars like Gronkowski, the message is clear: Mahomes’ journey is far from over, and any notion of his decline is both premature and unjust
