Paul Rudd, famous Hollywood actor and die-hard Chiefs fan, defends offensive coordinator Matt Nagy amid Patrick Mahomes' increasingly obvious decline

Posted Dec 12, 2025

Kansas City, December 12, 2025

As the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense continues its alarming decline and fans point fingers at offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, lifelong Chiefs superfan and Hollywood star Paul Rudd (yes, the Ant-Man guy, born and raised in Kansas) came out swinging in defense of Nagy on The Rich Eisen Show.
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When asked directly about the growing narrative that Nagy is the main reason Patrick Mahomes “isn’t the same anymore,” Rudd fired back calmly but firmly:

“This is Year 8 already, kid… You’re gonna find out that these hyper-mobile, take-a-beating quarterbacks don’t get the Brady or Brees longevity. Those guys played forever because they barely ran and barely got hit. Guys like Pat? They’re gonna get 12–15 elite years. Bet on it.”

Rudd then referenced the viral career stats graphic that’s been making the rounds on Chiefs Twitter — the one with the big red arrow and the words “Nagy hired here” pointing right under Mahomes’ monster 2022 season (5,250 yards, 41 TDs).

His point was crystal clear: Even with Nagy calling plays again starting in 2023, Mahomes is still throwing for 3,900–4,100+ yards and 22–27 touchdowns per regular season. The difference? He’s getting absolutely destroyed behind a declining offensive line, scrambling for his life, and taking 40–50 sacks a year instead of the 20–30 he took during the glory days.

“Pat is still playing at a Pro-Bowl or borderline All-Pro level most weeks,” Rudd continued. “But people forget he’s 30 now, has taken over 300 sacks already, and has nearly 3,000 career rushing yards just from escaping pressure. The body isn’t a machine. When the magic improv plays happen less often and he has to sit in the pocket more because the O-line can’t hold up like it used to, the numbers look ‘human.’ That’s physics, not Matt Nagy suddenly forgetting how to coach.”

Wrapping up the segment with his trademark smile hiding a hint of sadness, Rudd added:

“There have definitely been better times… but I’m still here, still wearing red every Sunday. Chiefs Kingdom doesn’t quit, and neither do I.”

The clip instantly blew up across Chiefs social media, racking up tens of thousands of shares with hashtags #InNagyWeTrust and #RuddKnowsBall.

Even if the 2025 offense still looks broken most weeks, Chiefs fans now know one thing for sure: they’ve got Ant-Man in their corner, standing up for Matt Nagy and Patrick Mahomes when the rest of the world is ready to burn the playbook.

 

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Internal Turmoil in Kansas City: Andy Reid Faces Heavy Criticism for “Leaving Mahomes Exposed Behind a Collapsing O-Line” — Leaked Source Reveals Travis Kelce’s Locker-Room Outburst
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