Patrick Mahomes Rallies Around Chiefs Analyst Facing Heartbreaking Family Tragedy

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts during the second half of a game against the Seattle Seahawks. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready for a new season, and the focus is on that upcoming "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Denver Broncos.

, he's apparently not too busy to offer some support to a Chiefs analyst going through a personal family tragedy. That just shows that Mahomes is about more than football. He's about the entire Kansas City community. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on field to congratulate players against the Seattle Seahawks.

| IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Franklin took to social media last week to share the heartbreaking news that his father, Doug, had passed away. Even worse, it was apparently an unexpected death. People reached out to him on social media to send their condolences, including Mahomes. Yes, Mahomes actually sent him a DM with a sweet message.

"I think it's easy to wonder if the quarterback of your favorite team is actually a good guy," Franklin posted on X along with aSo, what did the message say? It was short, sweet and filled with faith.

"Praying for your family, man," Mahomes wrote to Franklin in a private direct message. "Chiefs and Chiefs Kingdom is with you! ""Man, thank you so much for reaching out. Means more than you'll know.

I appreciate you," Franklin replied, adding a red heart emoji. It was really a heartbreaking gesture that shows Mahomes is really just one of us. Sure, he's a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, but this gig is about supporting the Kansas City community and having real connections with fans and the media. The Kansas City Chiefs kick off their season on "Monday Night Football," hosting the Broncos on Sep. 14.

Since both teams are expected to be Super Bowl contenders this year, and both, of course, are AFC West rivals, this is shaping up to be a huge game. Anne Erickson is a sports and entertainment journalist, covering a range of sports, including the NFL, NBA and college. Her work spans interviews with big names, such as Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Erin Andrews of Fox Sports and more.

Erickson’s work has been published via Newsweek, ESPN, Fox Sports, Heavy Sports and more. Anne Erickson has both a bachelor's and master's degree from Michigan State University.

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