Overview

• Video from Sept. 21 at MetLife Stadium shows Patrick Mahomes attempting to hand his game-used headband to 10-year-old fan Joey Masters before a nearby spectator took it.
• Masters, celebrating his birthday at his first Chiefs game, told KCTV5, “I just want that band back really bad,” as he recounted the moment.
• The woman, identified as New York native Nina Miller, posted TikTok apologies saying she believed the headband was being given to her and expressed a desire to fix the situation.
• Chiefs ownership became involved as Tavia Hunt asked the public to help identify the child and later posted, “We found him! Surprises ensuing!” after locating the family.
• Masters’ mother called the episode heartbreaking but urged people not to harass Miller, and reports say it remains unclear whether the headband has been returned.