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Jun 18, 2026, 3:10 AM CUT

Chiefs Third String: Fans Lose It After Giants QB Rocks Patrick Mahomes Jersey

ST. JOSEPH, MO - AUGUST 12: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 15 smiles and gives the thumbs up to fans during practice at training camp on August 12, 2025 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO. Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA AUG 12 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2508120813

A Kansas City community event went viral after a New York Giants quarterback was seen wearing a Patrick Mahomes jersey, which quickly surprised fans online.

According to a post on X by reporter Farzin Vousoughian, Giants QB Jameis Winston attended a Play60 event in Kansas City with Chiefs RT Chukwuebuka Godrick, where he was seen wearing a Patrick Mahomes jersey while taking part in a youth program. 

“Giants QB Jameis Winston teamed up with Chiefs RT Chuk Godrick to host a Play60 event with Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City,” Farzin posted. “While sporting a Mahomes jersey.”

The NFL PLAY 60 community event took place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Operation Breakthrough facility in Kansas City.

NFL Play60 Campaign is the league’s official youth program that promotes fitness and a healthy lifestyle in 60 minutes among young fans through community events. 

Through this initiative, all 32 NFL teams work with partners to inspire the next generation to stay fit and “play 60.” 

The moment shows Jameis Winston as a former #1 overall NFL Draft pick with over 24,000 career passing yards, while Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl champion.

This difference made Winston wearing Mahomes’ jersey at a Kansas City event a talking point, with fans also reacting to the jersey on social media.

Fans React to Winston’s Mahomes Jersey Moment 

Fans had mixed reactions after Jameis Winston was seen wearing a Patrick Mahomes jersey at the Kansas City community event, as many took to social media to share their thoughts on the unexpected moment.

“Would take him as the Chiefs’ third string just to see some of his quotes,” one fan wrote.

The comment quickly set the tone as fans reacted to the viral moment.

“Does he feel safe here wearing that jersey?” another fan said.

“I remember back in the day when K Nick Lowery had left for NYJ and came back to KC on his offweek to cheer in the stands. The response from the Chiefs' Carl Peterson: ‘He's a Jet now,’” a fan commented.

Fans started drawing old NFL comparisons to highlight cross-team moments.

“Winston seems like such a human, just a light,” another fan wrote.

Some users focused on his presence at the community event.

“IDK why, but I really like that guy @Jaboowins, he’s so down to earth!” another fan added.

Others appreciated Winston’s simple and friendly nature during the youth program appearance. What do you think about this moment? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by

Divyanshi Raj

Edited by

Shubhi Rathore