Patrick Mahomes is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL right now. The signal-caller has witnessed a lackluster performance in the regular season but has become formidable in the postseason. He has already boosted his playoff record by securing some incredible wins. The streak continued in the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII win against the San Francisco 49ers as well.
The 49ers had explosive troops like Trent Williams, Nick Bosa, and George Kittle, but they couldn’t halt Mahomes’ excellence. Following the QB’s phenomenal performance, the GOAT debate began to surface once again.
Patrick Mahomes on Tom Brady’s GOAT status
The Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes debate has been a hot topic following the Chiefs win against the 49ers. The Chiefs QB addressed the parallels drawn between him and TB12 during an interview on NFL Network’s “GameDay Final.”. He maintained a dismissive stance by highlighting Brady’s decisive win in their lone playoff showdown.
“Yeah I hear it. To me it’s always been tough because Brady beat me in the Super Bowl,” Mahomes said via Larry Brown Sports.
Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady faced off in Super Bowl LV. TB12’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 31-9 win in the match. Tom Terrific also beat Pat in the 2019 AFC Championship game.
Both quarterbacks boast three Super Bowl victories, but the Chiefs QB shines with six Pro Bowl selections compared to Brady’s three. Mahomes has also secured the Super Bowl MVP title in all three of his victories, trumping Brady’s two MVP awards in his Super Bowl victories during the same period.
However, when considering the breadth of Brady’s illustrious career, the magnitude of his accomplishments becomes apparent. He played for 23 seasons in the league. The ex-NFL star holds accolades like seven Super Bowl titles, five Super Bowl MVP awards, and a staggering 15 Pro Bowl appearances. For Mahomes, the challenge lies in sustaining his exceptional level of performance over the long haul.
Andy Reid discloses Tom Brady story involving Mahomes
Head coach Andy Reid revealed a compelling anecdote involving Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady following their Super Bowl LVIII win. He said TB12 reached out to Patrick Mahomes following the Chiefs 2019 AFC Championship game loss to the Patriots. Brady initiated the symbolic passing of the torch to Pat to uplift his mood.
“I was there when Tom Brady said I’m turning the keys over to you. He did it right in our locker room. And so I think Tom is as proud as anybody,” Reid said.
The significance of Brady’s gesture became apparent as Mahomes showcased his mettle in the win against the 49ers. The QB faced a daunting 19-16 deficit with less than two minutes remaining.
However, he sealed a stunning comeback and guided his team downfield by setting up kicker Harrison Butker for a game-tying field goal. The signal-caller amassed 333 passing yards and two touchdowns in the match.
