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With football being a family sport, it’s no wonder NFL stars' kids become their No. 1 fans. As exciting (and nerve-racking!) as it is to see which team walks away with the championship on Super Bowl Sunday, it’s also a heartwarming bonus seeing a player’s loved onescheer them on from the fieldand in the stands.
From Patrick to former NFL legendsTom BradyandPeyton Manning, here’s a look at some football dads celebrating the big game with their kiddos.
01of 09Patrick Mahomes' DaughterBrynn Anderson/AP/ShutterstockWhen the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII in 2023, Patrick’swife Brittanyand daughter Sterling Skyejoined him on-fieldas he accepted the award for Super Bowl MVP and celebrated with the rest of the team.Patrick is the youngest quarterback to start a fourth Super Bowl,facing off against the San Francisco 49ersfor Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, 2024. We’re sureSterling and brother Patrick “Bronze” Lavon IIIwill be among his cheering squad.02of 09Harrison Butker’s KidsGregory Shamus/GettyAfter Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker scored a last-second field goal towin the 2023 Super Bowlfor his team, he celebrated on the field with his son, James, and daughter, whose name has not been publicly shared. Butkermade confetti angelsas his kids — wearing matching Butker jerseys and headphones — watched from above.03of 09Matthew Stafford’s KidsAndy Lyons/Getty ImagesLos Angeles Rams quarterbackMatthew Staffordcelebrated his team’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2022 Super Bowl withwife Kelly’s four young daughters: twins Chandler and Sawyer, Hunter and Tyler.04of 09Matthew Stafford’s KidsKeith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty ImagesThe girl dad’s little ones were all smiles, playing in the confetti after Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.05of 09Cooper Kupp’s KidsCooper Kupp celebrates Super Bowl win.Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesRams' wide receiver andSuper Bowl LVI MVPCooper Kuppshowered his adorable kids — sons Cooper Jameson and Cypress Stellar, whom he welcomed withwife Annain July 2018 and January 2021 — with blue-and-yellow confetti to celebrate his 23-20 win at the 2022 Super Bowl.06of 09Tom Brady’s KidsJamie Squire/Getty ImagesBrady,former Tampa Bay Buccaneersand New England Patriots quarterback, is no stranger to winning Super Bowls — seven, to be exact — andhis kids, withwife Gisele Bündchen, have often been there to share in the excitement.Here, daughter Vivian showed off her enthusiasm, alongside his son Benjamin, after dad’s New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII in 2019. Brady also shares son Jack (not pictured) with exBridget Moynahan.07of 09Peyton Manning’s DaughterSean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesThe former Denver Broncos quarterback’s 2016 Super Bowl win against the Carolina Panthers was even sweeter when shared with daughter Mosley. Manningwelcomed Mosley and her twin brother, Marshall, withwife Ashleyin 2011.08of 09Nick Collins' KidsCharlie Krupa/AP/ShutterstockFormer Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins' kids — Nick Jr., Nmar’e and Jenajah — played in the red, white and blue confetti after the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, in 2011.09of 09Drew Brees' SonJoe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT/Getty ImagesDrew Breesshared in his son Baylen’s amazement as confetti rained down after Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami in 2010. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback is adad to four kidswith his wife Brittany: sons Baylen, Bowen and Callen and daughter Rylen.
01of 09Patrick Mahomes' DaughterBrynn Anderson/AP/ShutterstockWhen the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII in 2023, Patrick’swife Brittanyand daughter Sterling Skyejoined him on-fieldas he accepted the award for Super Bowl MVP and celebrated with the rest of the team.Patrick is the youngest quarterback to start a fourth Super Bowl,facing off against the San Francisco 49ersfor Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, 2024. We’re sureSterling and brother Patrick “Bronze” Lavon IIIwill be among his cheering squad.
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Patrick Mahomes' Daughter
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When the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII in 2023, Patrick’swife Brittanyand daughter Sterling Skyejoined him on-fieldas he accepted the award for Super Bowl MVP and celebrated with the rest of the team.
Patrick is the youngest quarterback to start a fourth Super Bowl,facing off against the San Francisco 49ersfor Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, 2024. We’re sureSterling and brother Patrick “Bronze” Lavon IIIwill be among his cheering squad.
02of 09Harrison Butker’s KidsGregory Shamus/GettyAfter Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker scored a last-second field goal towin the 2023 Super Bowlfor his team, he celebrated on the field with his son, James, and daughter, whose name has not been publicly shared. Butkermade confetti angelsas his kids — wearing matching Butker jerseys and headphones — watched from above.
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Harrison Butker’s Kids
Gregory Shamus/Getty
After Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker scored a last-second field goal towin the 2023 Super Bowlfor his team, he celebrated on the field with his son, James, and daughter, whose name has not been publicly shared. Butkermade confetti angelsas his kids — wearing matching Butker jerseys and headphones — watched from above.
03of 09Matthew Stafford’s KidsAndy Lyons/Getty ImagesLos Angeles Rams quarterbackMatthew Staffordcelebrated his team’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2022 Super Bowl withwife Kelly’s four young daughters: twins Chandler and Sawyer, Hunter and Tyler.
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Matthew Stafford’s Kids
Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Los Angeles Rams quarterbackMatthew Staffordcelebrated his team’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2022 Super Bowl withwife Kelly’s four young daughters: twins Chandler and Sawyer, Hunter and Tyler.
04of 09Matthew Stafford’s KidsKeith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty ImagesThe girl dad’s little ones were all smiles, playing in the confetti after Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
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Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images
The girl dad’s little ones were all smiles, playing in the confetti after Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
05of 09Cooper Kupp’s KidsCooper Kupp celebrates Super Bowl win.Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesRams' wide receiver andSuper Bowl LVI MVPCooper Kuppshowered his adorable kids — sons Cooper Jameson and Cypress Stellar, whom he welcomed withwife Annain July 2018 and January 2021 — with blue-and-yellow confetti to celebrate his 23-20 win at the 2022 Super Bowl.
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Cooper Kupp’s Kids
Cooper Kupp celebrates Super Bowl win.Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Rams' wide receiver andSuper Bowl LVI MVPCooper Kuppshowered his adorable kids — sons Cooper Jameson and Cypress Stellar, whom he welcomed withwife Annain July 2018 and January 2021 — with blue-and-yellow confetti to celebrate his 23-20 win at the 2022 Super Bowl.
06of 09Tom Brady’s KidsJamie Squire/Getty ImagesBrady,former Tampa Bay Buccaneersand New England Patriots quarterback, is no stranger to winning Super Bowls — seven, to be exact — andhis kids, withwife Gisele Bündchen, have often been there to share in the excitement.Here, daughter Vivian showed off her enthusiasm, alongside his son Benjamin, after dad’s New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII in 2019. Brady also shares son Jack (not pictured) with exBridget Moynahan.
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Tom Brady’s Kids
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Brady,former Tampa Bay Buccaneersand New England Patriots quarterback, is no stranger to winning Super Bowls — seven, to be exact — andhis kids, withwife Gisele Bündchen, have often been there to share in the excitement.
Here, daughter Vivian showed off her enthusiasm, alongside his son Benjamin, after dad’s New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII in 2019. Brady also shares son Jack (not pictured) with exBridget Moynahan.
07of 09Peyton Manning’s DaughterSean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesThe former Denver Broncos quarterback’s 2016 Super Bowl win against the Carolina Panthers was even sweeter when shared with daughter Mosley. Manningwelcomed Mosley and her twin brother, Marshall, withwife Ashleyin 2011.
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Peyton Manning’s Daughter
Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
The former Denver Broncos quarterback’s 2016 Super Bowl win against the Carolina Panthers was even sweeter when shared with daughter Mosley. Manningwelcomed Mosley and her twin brother, Marshall, withwife Ashleyin 2011.
08of 09Nick Collins' KidsCharlie Krupa/AP/ShutterstockFormer Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins' kids — Nick Jr., Nmar’e and Jenajah — played in the red, white and blue confetti after the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, in 2011.
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Nick Collins' Kids
Charlie Krupa/AP/Shutterstock
Former Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins' kids — Nick Jr., Nmar’e and Jenajah — played in the red, white and blue confetti after the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas, in 2011.
09of 09Drew Brees' SonJoe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT/Getty ImagesDrew Breesshared in his son Baylen’s amazement as confetti rained down after Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami in 2010. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback is adad to four kidswith his wife Brittany: sons Baylen, Bowen and Callen and daughter Rylen.
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Drew Brees' Son
Joe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT/Getty Images
Drew Breesshared in his son Baylen’s amazement as confetti rained down after Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami in 2010. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback is adad to four kidswith his wife Brittany: sons Baylen, Bowen and Callen and daughter Rylen.
source: people.com
