The moment became an instant pop-culture crossover, and ESPN reporter Mina Kimes’ reaction turned the viral moment into a headline of its own.
The Patriots’ 28–16 win sent them to the AFC Championship Game and proved every on-air prediction from ESPN’s panel wrong. Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Hannah Storm, Dan Orlovsky and Marcus Spears had all backed the Texans before kickoff.
Mina Kimes attends the GQ Bowl at Hotel Peter and Paul on February 07, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GQ
Rather than pushing back, Kimes leaned into the moment. On X, she reshared Cardi B’s video and wrote, “Getting dunked on by Cardi B….an honor and a privilege tbh.”
Getting dunked on by Cardi B….an honor and a privilege tbh t.co/yR7h8GGMzD
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 18, 2026ESPN’s Mina Kimes reacts after Cardi B celebrates the Patriots upset. pic.twitter.com/Z9mYrteV5D
— mydzn (@MadelaineDizon) January 19, 2026Diggs backed up his girlfriend’s confidence on the field. He caught four passes, scored a touchdown and helped New England control the game from start to finish. The Patriots jumped out to a 21–10 halftime lead and never looked back, ending Houston’s postseason run.
As the Patriots move on to face the Denver Broncos with a Super Bowl spot on the line, one thing is clear: anyone picking against New England now might want to be ready. Cardi B is watching, and as Mina Kimes proved, sometimes the best response is to smile, own it and enjoy the moment.
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