Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes Jr., is preparing for the highly anticipated Super Bowl showdown against the San Francisco 49ers on February 11. However, just days before the big game, Mahomes' father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., has made headlines for a different reason. Mahomes Sr. was arrested in Tyler, TX on February 3 on a DWI charge, marking his third offense of this nature.

The 53-year-old former MLB pitcher, who played for teams such as the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs, previously faced DWI charges in 2018 and served 40 days in jail over weekends in 2019 and 2020. The bond for his most recent offense has been set at $10,000.

Meanwhile, Mahomes Jr. has already arrived in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII and was addressing reporters' questions at Allegiant Stadium on February 5. When asked about his father's arrest, the star quarterback responded with respect and brevity, expressing that he did not wish to delve too deeply into the topic.

"He's doing good," Mahomes Jr. stated. "I don't really want to get into it too much, but he's doing good for whatever the situation is." When pressed further, Mahomes declined to comment, reiterating that it was a family matter and he preferred to keep it within the family.

Despite the distractions, Mahomes Jr. remains focused on the upcoming game on Sunday. The young quarterback, who has already achieved notable success in his career, admitted that he still experiences nerves before playing in the Super Bowl.

"You always have nerves going into the Super Bowl," Mahomes Jr. confessed to reporters. "You have to embrace those nerves. Now it's about going out and playing the game."

As the Mahomes family navigates this challenging situation, Patrick Mahomes Jr. is determined to lead the Chiefs to victory in one of the biggest sporting events of the year. With his undeniable talent and unwavering focus, Mahomes Jr. is ready to face the San Francisco 49ers head-on and give it his all on the field.