In recent years, the Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the roost over other teams in the NFL. Winning three Super Bowls in the span of four years surely counts for a lot, even more so when you’re being coached under the tutelage of NFL legend Andy Reid.
The likes of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have lit up the league again this season in their quest for their title defense. Till now, fans at Arrowhead have always been behind their beloved team. However, the Christmas night game at the venue raised some eyebrows. Let’s find out more.
Caitlin Clark makes appearance at Chiefs Christmas Day game
The Christmas Day game at the Arrowhead was one laden with surprise appearances, as Caitlin Clark, a renowned American hooper, was seen in the bleachers cheering for the Chiefs. The 21-year-old was there for the entire duration of the game and cheered on the boys from her spot in the stands for all four quarters. In fact, she was even captured on national television a few times hence, her appearance became a big deal for netizens across the country.
Legends in the making 🤝@RiceRashee11 x @CaitlinClark22 pic.twitter.com/FlsCrR6StA
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 25, 2023
After the game ended, Clark went on the pitch to congratulate the players and take a few photos with the stars of the show. The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Kansas City Chiefs also shared her image with youngster Rashee Rice, with whom she exchanged jerseys with.
Arrowhead sees sparse Christmas Day crowd for Chiefs game
In and around Kansas City, Christmas is a really momentous occasion, and what better way to celebrate days like these than by taking your family to the game? That has always been the spirit of the Kansas City Chiefs faithful. However, this year, things might have taken a turn for the worse as attendance numbers for their game were at a record low.
Had the stadium been this empty the whole game?
— Matt Edwards (@MattEdwards) December 25, 2023
Do they not think Mahomes can score 14 points in ten minutes?
I’m flabbergasted by the amount of empty seats for a defending champ battling for playoff seeding. pic.twitter.com/ZB0bdUOwpi
An NFL faithful caught a screen guard of the Arrowhead stadium moments after the game and pointed out that the crowd looked a bit thin, certainly so by Arrowhead standards. Since the stadium is generally packed for the entire season, other supporters found it a bit hard to believe, voicing their opinions on the platform as well.
… anyone else feel like the Arrowhead Stadium crowd looks a little thin?
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) December 25, 2023
What are your thoughts on Arrowhead Stadium being relatively less crowded for a Christmas Day game? Let us know in the comments below.
