VIDEO: Patrick Mahomes Calls for Permanent Ban on Giants Fan Who Stole Arm Sleeve from Child in Week 2 Game

New York, September 27, 2025 - In a notable statement following the NFL Week 2 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes strongly criticized the actions of a Giants fan who stole the arm sleeve he intended to gift to a young Chiefs fan on his 10th birthday. Mahomes did not hesitate to propose that the Giants' management permanently ban this individual from attending any of their games.

The incident occurred right after the Chiefs secured a convincing 22-9 victory over the Giants at MetLife Stadium. In a celebratory moment, Mahomes attempted to toss his arm sleeve—a meaningful memorabilia item—to a boy who was cheering for the Chiefs. However, a Giants fan, believed to be an adult woman, rushed in and snatched the item right in front of the boy, leaving him shocked as he exclaimed, "Yo, she just stole that from me!" The video clip of this mishap quickly went viral on social media, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter), garnering millions of views and critical comments.

Speaking to the press after the game, Patrick Mahomes expressed his outrage: "That was the gift I wanted to give for that boy's 10th birthday. She stole it right in front of the kid. This is disgusting and completely unfair to this young kid. No adult should ever steal from a child. I propose that the Giants' management permanently ban that person from any of their games."

Mahomes' call has received widespread support from the NFL fan community. Many users on X described the Giants fan's actions as "disgraceful behavior" and "unworthy of an adult." Some drew comparisons to similar incidents at other sporting events, such as the recent case where a Phillies fan snatched a baseball from a father and son. However, the woman's identity has not yet been publicly revealed, and there has been no official response from the New York Giants' management or the NFL regarding Mahomes' proposal.

VIDEO: https://x.com/_mlfootball/status/1971730254466015522?s=46

This is not the first time fan-related incidents have sparked controversy in the NFL. Experts argue that such behavior not only harms children but also tarnishes the league's image. Mahomes, as one of the top stars, frequently engages in charitable activities and interactions with young fans, adding significant weight to his statement.

Currently, the boy—who was identified as celebrating his birthday at the game—has not received any compensation from the Chiefs or Giants. Fans hope that Mahomes' proposal will lead to concrete action to protect the positive atmosphere at stadiums. We will continue to update if there is new information from the parties involved.