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Arrowhead Stadium was roaring ahead of the AFC West clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. But in the final warm-up moments, Patrick Mahomes drew every gaze in a way no one expected. On his left wrist was a white Wish band with simple handwritten words: “Towards Washington.” No slogans, no introduction — just a message enough to bring the atmosphere to a hush. According to internal Chiefs sources, the wristband was Mahomes’ way of expressing deep sympathy and solidarity with the people of Washington state — where a severe flooding disaster is forcing many families to evacuate urgently. Ahead of a game with massive playoff implications, Mahomes chose to use the NFL’s biggest stage to turn attention toward communities that need compassion more than victory. Entire towns are underwater as widespread, historic flooding grips Washington, caused by days of heavy rain that have pushed rivers to levels never seen before. pic.twitter.com/7EwRcyotCe — AccuWeather (@accuweather) December 12, 2025 Images of Mahomes warming up at Arrowhead with the words “Towards Washington” quickly went viral on social media. Chiefs Kingdom shared it widely, calling it “a moment of quiet leadership” — true to the man Mahomes is. In a league often defined by scores and stats, that act reminded everyone that football can also be a place for compassion to speak. When asked about the meaning of the wristband, Mahomes answered in his familiar calm voice: “There are days when football isn’t the biggest thing anymore,” he said. “We have the chance to take the field in front of millions of people. If in that moment, I can remind everyone to think about families in distress who need help, then I think that’s the right thing to do.” The press room fell silent. Before the opening whistle sounded at Arrowhead Stadium, Patrick Mahomes had already “scored points” in a way no stat sheet can reflect. No matter the outcome against the Chargers, that moment transcended the boundaries of one game. For Chiefs Kingdom, Mahomes isn’t just the quarterback of championships — he is representing the heart, responsibility, and leadership grit of the NFL, right when the entire league needed it most.