Clark’s connection to Kansas City runs deep. She grew up in a Chiefs household, surrounded by family members who passed the fandom down like a family heirloom. Watching games was not optional. It was routine. Last season, that lifelong loyalty even followed her into the spotlight as she attended games alongside Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes during Kansas City’s headline-filled run.
This winter, though, Clark finds herself in unfamiliar territory. No Chiefs. No obvious emotional anchor. So when she appeared on the “New Heights” podcast this week, fans were eager to hear where her postseason loyalties would land.
“I’m a Drake Maye fan I think he’s been incredible…I’ll probably be pulling for the Patriots” – Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark’s answer surprised more than a few listeners
With Kansas City out, Clark is backing Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Her reasoning is straightforward. She believes in the quarterback. She believes in what she has seen on the field. And she is comfortable rooting for a team that is not supposed to be here.
Caitlin is Drake Maye FC
Caitlin: “I’m a Drake Maye fan I think he’s been incredible…I’ll probably be pulling for the Patriots but…”
Travis: “I could root for all of them.”
Caitlin: “There’s some I can’t root for come on.” pic.twitter.com/WUWOAEN7F5
— correlation (@nosyone4) December 31, 2025
“I’m a Drake Maye fan,” Clark said, pointing to his consistency and command throughout the season. She also mentioned how unpredictable the league feels right now, noting the resilience of teams like the 49ers and the quiet rise of the Rams. Still, her pull toward New England was clear.
Why Drake Maye changed the conversation
Statistically, Clark’s confidence is not misplaced.Maye has completed 71.7 percent of his passes for 4,203 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions. That production has pushed him to the top of several MVP betting boards heading into Week 18, a remarkable turn for a quarterback many viewed as a long-term project.
Analysts at ESPN have highlighted Maye’s decision-making and composure as key reasons New England has stayed relevant. The numbers tell a similar story. The Patriots may not dominate headlines, but their quarterback has forced the league to pay attention.
i don’t wanna hear NO ONE calling caitlin clark a bandwagon those are HER chiefs she an og just like i am born and raised a chiefs fan, stay mad and hate us bc u ain’t us. 🤷🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/PO4nZtEmyo
— #22caitlinthegoat (@ccthegoat22) November 10, 2024
Oddsmakers remain skeptical about a Super Bowl run. DraftKings lists New England behind teams like the Seahawks, Rams, and Broncos in title odds, reflecting questions about depth and playoff experience.
For Clark, though, this postseason is not about safe picks. It is about belief. And in a January without Kansas City, that belief now lives in Foxborough.
