Patrick Mahomes sets social media on fire with a single Instagram like, and fans are loving it

Patrick Mahomes’ Instagram Like on Raiders Firing Announcement Has Fans Talking(AP Photo/David Richard)LAPRESSE

Patrick Mahomes has done it again. No, not another jaw-dropping touchdown pass or last-minute win-this time, he’s got fans buzzing over a single Instagram like. Yep, the Chiefs superstar quarterback is trending online, and it has nothing to do with his playoff-bound team.

On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders dropped some big news-they officially fired head coach Antonio Pierce after just one full season at the helm. The Raiders, clearly in rebuild mode, shared the announcement on social media, where fans wasted no time reacting. But the real drama started when people noticed who liked the post.

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Buried in the sea of interactions, sharp-eyed fans spotted Mahomes’ like on ESPN’s post about Pierce’s firing. That’s all it took for the internet to explode.

“They got Petty Mahomes liking Raiders coaches getting fired on Instagram. 3-Peat loading,” tweeted one fan. Another chimed in, “Petty Mahomes is the best Mahomes.” It didn’t stop there: “Petty Mahomes detected!! This is not a drill,” and “Mahomes. The Petty King,” filled up social media timelines.

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This subtle move is now being hailed as a masterclass in low-key trolling. Let’s not forget, the Raiders are one of the Chiefs’ fiercest division rivals. Was Mahomes just casually scrolling, or was this a calculated dig? Fans can’t get enough of the “Petty Mahomes” narrative.

While the Raiders grapple with their latest coaching shakeup, Mahomes and the Chiefs are riding high. After a stellar 15-2 regular season, Kansas City secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs. With Mahomes throwing 26 touchdowns and racking up nearly 4,000 yards this season, he’s laser-focused on leading the Chiefs to an NFL-first three-peat.

Meanwhile, the Raiders are left to pick up the pieces, hunting for a new coach and figuring out what to do in the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s safe to say the two AFC West teams couldn’t be in more opposite situations.

Whether the Instagram like was intentional or just a happy accident, it’s clear fans love seeing Mahomes show a bit of personality. As the Chiefs gear up for their playoff run, “Petty Mahomes” has already become part of his growing legend.