The Kansas City Chiefs and their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes have been the talk of the NFL this preseason, as the team looks to build on their Super Bowl championship from last season.

However, during a recent training session, a scary moment unfolded that left Mahomes’ mother, Randi, in tears, capturing the attention of fans across the country.

In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Mahomes can be seen participating in a high-intensity training drill. The 27-year-old superstar was sprinting and making sharp cuts in preparation for the upcoming season when a sudden change of direction caused his foot to slip.

Mahomes crashed to the ground, causing immediate concern among his teammates and coaches.

The footage shows the immediate aftermath of the fall, with Mahomes’ concerned teammates rushing over to check on him. The camera then panned to the sideline, where Randi Mahomes, Patrick’s ever-present mother, could be seen overcome with emotion, tears streaming down her face. Randi was visibly distraught, covering her mouth in shock as she watched her son sprawled out on the turf.

Randi Mahomes is well-known for her unwavering support of her son, always in attendance at his games and proudly cheering him on from the stands. Seeing her reduced to tears over a frightening moment like this during practice highlights the deep maternal bond between a mother and her superstar athlete son.

“As a mom, you never want to see your child get hurt, no matter how old they are or what they do for a living,” Randi said in a statement after the video went viral. “In that moment, all I could think about was rushing out there to make sure Patrick was okay. My heart just sank when I saw him go down like that.”

Fortunately, the injury scare was short-lived. Trainers quickly evaluated Mahomes and determined that he had simply lost his footing, avoiding any serious injury. Mahomes was able to get back on his feet and continue participating in the practice session, much to the relief of his teammates, coaches, and, of course, his emotional mother.

“I’m just so grateful that he’s all right,” Randi continued. “As a parent, you never want to see your child in pain or in danger, but Patrick is as tough as they come, and I knew he’d bounce back. Still, in that split second when I saw him go down, I couldn’t help but be overcome with worry and fear.”

The viral video has resonated with football fans far and wide, who have flooded social media with messages of support for both Patrick and his mother. Many have praised Randi’s raw display of maternal instinct, highlighting the human side of a sport often overshadowed by its competitive nature.

“That’s the kind of moment that reminds you these players are more than just athletes; they’re people with families and loved ones who care deeply about them,” one fan commented on Twitter. “To see that kind of emotion from Patrick Mahomes’ mom is really touching and shows how much these players put on the line every time they step on the field.”

For the Mahomes family, this viral moment has shone a light on the delicate balance they navigate between the demands of professional sports and the inherent worries of being a parent. But through it all, their unwavering support for one another has never been more evident.

“Patrick knows how much I love and support him,” Randi said. “And he knows that no matter what happens, I’ll always be there for him, cheering him on and worrying about him, just like any mom would. That’s never going to change, even if he’s the biggest superstar in the NFL.”

As the Chiefs gear up for another Super Bowl run, Randi Mahomes will undoubtedly be front and center, watching her son with a mix of pride and concern. But if this viral moment has shown us anything, it’s that the bond between a mother and her child knows no bounds—not even the high-stakes world of professional football.