What another AFC title means for Patrick Mahomes’ legacy
BALTIMORE, Md. (KCTV) - For the fourth time in the last five years, the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes improved to 14-3 as a starter in playoff games after the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon.
The win adds to the playoff lore surrounding Mahomes and the Chiefs, who continue to add to the NFL’s latest dynasty.
“It’s hard to describe someone that good,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said following the win. “He’s a legend. He’s a blessing.”
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So what does the win do for Mahomes’ playoff legacy? Here are a few of the critical numbers and notes to know:
- 14 playoff wins for Patrick Mahomes moves him into a tie for third place in quarterback playoff wins along with Peyton Manning, Steve Young, John Elway and Terry Bradshaw. Mahomes needed 17 games to reach that mark while Manning (27), Young and Elway (22) and Bradshaw (19) all needed more games to reach the feat. Only Tom Brady (16) required fewer games to reach the mark.
- Mahomes is now two wins shy of tying Joe Montana for second place at 16 playoff wins.
- With a start in Super Bowl LVIII, it’ll be Mahomes’ fourth time playing on the grandest stage of them all. That ties Peyton Manning, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Roger Staubach for third-most starts by a quarterback in Super Bowl history. Only Tom Brady (10) and John Elway (5) have played in more Super Bowls as a signal-caller.
- Mahomes will become the first quarterback in NFL history to start four Super Bowls prior to their 30th birthday.
- Mahomes’ er rating exceeded 100.0 for the 12th time in his playoff career on Sunday. That ties Montana for second-most in NFL history. Only Tom Brady (19) has more games with a 100.0+ er rating.
- Mahomes will enter the Super Bowl with two Super Bowl MVPs to his name already. He trails only Tom Brady (5) and Joe Montana (3) for most in NFL history.
- Through 17 games, Mahomes’ playoff statistics look like that of an MVP regular season.
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Mahomes and the Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers for a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. The Chiefs won that matchup 31-20 for Mahomes’ first Super Bowl win. This year’s game will kick off on KCTV5 at 5:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 11.
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