Where’s Patrick Mahomes? FOX’s new GTA-style NFL art sparks outrage over missing Chiefs' star

When Rockstar drops even a whiff of GTA news, the whole internet lights up. So naturally, with GTA 6 trailer buzz back in full swing, FOX Sports decided to ride the wave, dropping a flashy, comic-book-style NFL poster that looks like it was pulled straight out of Vice City. But while the visuals had fans hyped, it didn’t take long for the conversation to shift. Not about who was in the poster but who wasn’t.The poster is a visual treat. Clearly inspired by GTA’s iconic promo art, it features stylized versions of several NFL stars surrounded by city skylines, neon colors, and gritty video-game energy. Josh Allen, Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Ja’Marr Chase are all front and center, looking like they belong in a mission briefing.It’s a clever blend of sports culture and gaming aesthetic, dropped at just the right time with GTA 6 Trailer 2 release. And while the GTA angle got props, it wasn’t long before fans were asking the one question that derailed the hype:Where. Is. Mahomes?Fan reactions go wild over Patrick Mahomes’ absence and player choicesFOX probably expected fire emojis and retweets. Instead, they got roasted. Here’s just a glimpse of what NFL fans had to say:Sure, there were compliments, some called the design clean, others said it was fire. But once people realized the Super Bowl MVP wasn’t on the poster along with many others, everything shifted.Leaving out Mahomes is kind of wild. He’s the NFL’s biggest name right now, a generational QB with two Super Bowl wins and the face of the league for the past five years. His jersey sells out everywhere. He’s in every State Farm commercial. And when it comes to winning, no one’s been more dominant.Also read - Olivia Ponton dodges Joe Burrow dating rumors after F1 Miami appearance sparks wild internet speculationSo how did FOX Sports leave him out of a “star players” lineup? That’s what fans want to know. The poster might’ve been a fun GTA-style tribute, but now it’s turned into a full-blown fan movement but at least FOX Sports gave fans something to talk about just not in the way they probably planned. Because when you play with GTA aesthetics, you should expect a little chaos. But leaving out Mahomes? That’s the kind of choice that sparks a Twitter war.