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Brittany Mahomes, Kelly Stafford Put on Notice Amid Chiefs, Rams Controversy

NFL players and their families have become visible voices in conversations surrounding the league. Social media gives those close to players a platform to react to officiating decisions, scheduling choices, and other developments affecting their teams.That attention has followed the…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:41 PM
Brittany Mahomes, Kelly Stafford Put on Notice Amid Chiefs, Rams Controversy
Key Things to Know
  • Linda Cohn told Brittany Mahomes and Kelly Stafford to "know the room" following their public NFL criticisms.
  • Cohn stated that being married to an NFL quarterback does not exempt their public commentary from criticism.
  • Mahomes criticized officiating following a late false-start penalty in the Kansas City Chiefs' 28-24 loss to Denver.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn addressed Brittany Mahomes and Kelly Stafford on her show, advising them to "know the room" following their recent public complaints. Cohn stated that being married to NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford does not exempt their public commentary from criticism.

Mahomes had voiced frustration over a late false-start penalty in the Kansas City Chiefs' 28-24 defeat against Denver on November 1. Meanwhile, Stafford publicly criticized the Los Angeles Rams' congested schedule around an upcoming Thanksgiving Eve game against the Green Bay Packers.

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