- Patrick Mahomes was fooled into believing RIhanna had given him a great compliment.
- The trick was pulled by former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall, who is at the Super Bowl as a media member.
PHOENIX — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is all business in the days leading up to the Super Bowl, but one former player was ready with jokes.
Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall was at a Chiefs press conference on Wednesday with his company I Am Athlete, and pulled a pretty solid prank on Mahomes.
"Rihanna came out and said that you are the greatest quarterback ever," Marshall said. "Hearing that, how does that make you feel?"
Rihanna, who is playing the Super Bowl halftime show this year, hadn't said that, but Mahomes had no way of knowing that in the moment.
He answered graciously.
"It makes you feel great," Mahomes said smiling. "She's going to crush it at halftime. I have family members that are more excited about the halftime show than they are the game, so whatever Rihanna says is like the Gospel. I'm glad she went with me with that honor."
"She didn't," Marshall said laughing.
Mahomes raised his arms in bemused frustration. "You've got me up here smiling and smirking," Mahomes said.
The Chiefs had fun with the moment on Twitter.
—Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 8, 2023
Mahomes and Rihanna just might be the two biggest stars in Phoenix this week.
It's clear by Mahomes' response that Rihanna is on his radar, but there's still no word on who Rihanna truly believes to be the NFL GOAT.