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Caitlin Clark names Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes as favorite NFL players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Caitlin Clark names Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes as favorite NFL players

Summary

Caitlin Clark, a standout in the WNBA, expressed her support for the NFL, specifically the Kansas City Chiefs. During a 2025 interview with Eli Manning, she named Peyton Manning as her favorite former player and current Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as her favorite player. Clark's admiration for Mahomes coincides with her recent design of Chiefs-themed Nike shoes, named the ‘Sea of Red,’ which she has sent to notable figures, including coach Andy Reid and Travis Kelce. This connection to the Chiefs highlights Clark's growing engagement with the NFL.

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By the Numbers

•Caitlin Clark is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
•She named Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes as favorite players.
•Clark collaborated on Chiefs-themed Nike shoes called ‘Sea of Red.’
•Clark attended a Chiefs game with Taylor Swift, wife of Travis Kelce.

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What they're saying

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It is no secret that Caitlin Clark is a fan of the NFL and follows the Kansas City Chiefs. In recent years, Clark has been invited to watch the Chiefs in action and even attended a game with Taylor Swift, the wife of Travis Kelce.
— Yahoo Sports

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