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Chasing The GOAT: Where Does Mahomes Rank?

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With their overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs have secured their third Super Bowl win in five years, joining an elite group of seven teams with at least four Super Bowl victories. This year, Kansas City showcased a dominant defense that played a crucial role in keeping them competitive, enabling Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense to clinch a 25-22 overtime victory. In the modern era of free agency, where teams undergo constant changes, the Chiefs have consistently won with high-powered offenses. However, this year, they triumphed with both Mahomes and an exceptional defense. A constant factor in the Chiefs’ success has been Patrick Mahomes, whose Hall of Fame case is already compelling, just six seasons into his NFL career. But how does Mahomes compare to the greatest quarterbacks of all time? Could he be considered the best quarterback ever? Let’s examine his achievements:

Playoff Wins

Patrick Mahomes’ performance is unparalleled. In his six seasons as a starter, there is no historical counterpart who has matched his pace. To illustrate, let’s compare his playoff record to Peyton Manning’s. Manning, widely regarded as a top-five quarterback of all time, played 18 years for the Colts and Broncos, winning two Super Bowls and one Super Bowl MVP award. Over 18 seasons, Manning won 14 playoff games. Mahomes, in just six seasons, has already amassed 15 postseason victories, trailing only Joe Montana (16) and Tom Brady (31) on the all-time list.

Super Bowl MVPs

Mahomes has earned the MVP title in each of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victories, becoming the first player ever to win three Super Bowl games after trailing by 10 or more points. His clutch performance against the 49ers showcased his versatility, making crucial plays with his legs, connecting with Travis Kelce to reach the red zone, and sealing the game with a perfect pass to Mecole Hardman. Mahomes exemplifies clutch performance with a multifaceted approach, excelling in running, long passing, and short to intermediate throws, often from seemingly impossible angles. Among the greats, only Tom Brady (5) and Joe Montana (3) have won at least three Super Bowl MVPs. Remarkably, Mahomes reached this milestone in just six seasons, whereas Montana took 16 seasons and Brady 23 seasons to achieve their MVP honors.

Statistical Categories:

Currently, Tom Brady is hailed as the GOAT of football, with a 23-year career that includes seven Super Bowl victories with the Patriots and Buccaneers. However, comparing Brady’s first six years as an NFL starter to Mahomes reveals a significant disparity. Mahomes surpasses Brady in every major statistical category, showcasing not just excellence but all-time greatness.

In his six years, Mahomes has already crafted an elite NFL career that exceeds those of most top 10 quarterbacks in playoff and Super Bowl performance and is on track to rank among the top three quarterbacks of all time, health permitting.


Despite his achievements, Mahomes does not consider himself the greatest of all time, acknowledging Tom Brady’s 2-0 playoff record against him, including a Super Bowl victory. After the game Mahomes was asked about chasing Brady and stated “To me it will always be tough because Brady beat me in the Super Bowl.”

Yet, Mahomes’ current trajectory is redefining the quarterback role. He embodies the prototype for the next generation of quarterbacks: highly intelligent, physically gifted, and versatile, making him a formidable opponent. At just 28 years old and already surpassing Brady’s pace in statistics and Super Bowl victories, Mahomes is poised to challenge the legacy of Joe Montana and possibly surpass Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback of all time, should he continue his elite performance and secure additional Super Bowl wins in the next decade.

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