NFL WAGs steal the spotlight: Kelly Stafford trolls Brittany Mahomes over her latest postgame role with Patrick

Brittany Mahomes was in the stands as the Kansas City Chiefs opened their season with a convincing 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos , backing husband Patrick as he returned to action after a lengthy knee recovery. The Chiefs quarterback looked comfortable in his return, while Brittany offered fans a glimpse behind the scenes with an Instagram carousel featuring her game-day outfit and several personal moments shared with her husband.

One image, however, immediately stood out. Brittany was photographed holding Patrick' s dental retainer while the quarterback spoke with reporters after the game, creating an unexpectedly funny snapshot from the Chiefs ' opening night. And the Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford 's wife, Kelly , spotted the unusual moment and couldn't resist commenting. Her four-word response quickly became one of the most talked-about reactions beneath the post. "Not the retainer holder,” Kelly wrote, poking fun at Brittany 's unexpected postgame responsibility and giving followers a lighthearted moment between two prominent NFL families. Brittany 's game-day look also attracted attention, with the Sports Illustrated model wearing a coordinated dark-denim outfit that included a long-sleeved top, matching trousers, a white shoulder bag and pointed-toe heels.

Rams-Chiefs showdown could add extra meaning to Kelly and Brittany's rivalry

While Brittany 's post centered on life around Patrick , the quarterback had plenty to celebrate himself as Mahomes threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns. One of his two scores came on the ground as he showed little hesitation racing into the end zone with his surgically repaired left knee after an ACL and LCL injury. The Chiefs also received a major boost from Kenneth Walker , who delivered an explosive debut after joining Kansas City . He rushed 23 times for 173 yards and two touchdowns, giving Mahomes valuable support in the season opener. Walker produced 89 rushing yards on 14 first-half carries alone, while also contributing as a receiver. His performance helped his new team control the game and take some pressure away from Mahomes during his return. But the playful exchange with Brittany could have another chapter when the Chiefs and Rams meet on December 3 in Week 13, with the matchup potentially carrying significant postseason consequences for both the AFC West and NFC West races. By then, every victory could matter heavily in the NFL Playoff picture, making the meeting more than an opportunity for Mahomes and Stafford to face off on the field in the race for the Super Bowl . Until that matchup arrives, Kelly 's comment has given fans a memorable piece of off-field banter, while Brittany 's retainer-holding cameo has become an unlikely highlight from the Chiefs ' opening-night celebrations.