Jack Rudd, son of Hollywood star and Chiefs super fan Paul Rudd, thanks Patrick Mahomes ‘for existing’
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Movie star Paul Rudd spent a portion of his childhood in the state of Kansas, not far from the Chiefs' home stadium in the neighboring state of Missouri.
He is a lifelong supporter of his favorite NFL team, and he took his son, Jack, to Super Bowl LVII to watch the big game in person.
The Rudds were certainly thrilled to see Kansas City overcome a 10-point halftime deficit, and after the victory the father and son duo spoke with FOX Sports. "I can’t believe it," the elder Rudd said. "It was such a great game. Wow, it all just feels so overwhelming. Incredible."
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Paul Rudd before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, an overjoyed Jack had a special message for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
"I just wanted to thank Patrick Mahomes for existing, for putting in all the work, so we can all just enjoy his greatness every week," Jack Rudd said. "I’m so lucky that I’m alive to watch this. I cannot believe he’s a real person. I don’t know how to explain it."
Mahomes entered the game with a high ankle sprain, and re-aggravated it during the first half. The Chiefs entered the locker room down by 10 points to the Eagles and with a hobbled Mahomes.
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With his team in need of some motivation, Mahomes delivered an impassioned speech, which is credited with helping lift the team to victory.
Mahomes finished the game with 182 yards and three touchdowns in the 38-35. He was also