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Caitlin Clark Switches Allegiance to Patriots, Slams Bills

1/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Caitlin Clark, a WNBA star and longtime Kansas City Chiefs fan, now backs the New England Patriots for the NFL playoffs after the Chiefs failed to qualify.
On the New Heights podcast, she praised Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, calling him "incredible."
She stated, "I hate the Bills," underscoring the rivalry between the teams.
Clark noted interest in quarterbacks including Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams.

History

Historical Context

The NFL merged with the AFL in 1970, creating a unified league that intensified rivalries and fan engagement. This merger established the Super Bowl as the championship game and led to the formation of the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC). The New England Patriots, part of this merger, have since won six Super Bowls, significantly shaping sports fandom dynamics.

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Story summary

Caitlin Clark, a WNBA star and longtime Kansas City Chiefs fan, now backs the New England Patriots for the NFL playoffs after the Chiefs failed to qualify.
On the New Heights podcast, she praised Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, calling him "incredible."
She stated, "I hate the Bills," underscoring the rivalry between the teams.
Clark noted interest in quarterbacks including Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams.

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