The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes smashed the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. They were not expected to get this far in the playoffs, especially due to their offensive struggles throughout the season. However, the defending champion bounced back stronger in the postseason and advanced to Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11.
The Chiefs are now in a position to win their third Super Bowl title in five seasons. The protagonist behind the team’s continuous success is Mahomes. At just 28 years old, the signal-caller is on his way to earning a golden dynasty for his team. His record-breaking performance has earned him a spot with legends like Peyton Manning.
How does Patrick Mahomes fare compared to Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl?
When it comes to comparing Patrick Mahomes and Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl, both quarterbacks have left indelible marks on the NFL’s biggest stage, albeit in different eras and circumstances.
In just six seasons, Patrick Mahomes boasts two Super Bowl victories out of three appearances, via Sporting News. His dynamic style of play has solidified his status as one of the premier quarterbacks of his generation. The QB’s first Lombardi trophy came in Super Bowl LIV. He led the Chiefs to overcome a 10-point deficit to secure victory against the San Francisco 49ers. In Super Bowl LVII, Pat once again guided his team to a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Meanwhile, Peyton Manning has earned two Super Bowl titles throughout his illustrious 18-year career as the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. He won his first Super Bowl (2006) against the Chicago Bears. The signal-caller’s last Super Bowl win was against the Carolina Panthers (2016).
Four signal-callers in the league have at least three Lombardi trophies as starters. The elite list features legends like Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, and Terry Bradshaw, according to Sporting News.
Patrick Mahomes’ playoff record compared to Peyton Manning
With a playoff record of 14-3, Patrick Mahomes boasts an impressive.824 winning percentage. He even surpassed his remarkable .771 winning percentage from his 74-22 regular-season record as a starter. This places him at the pinnacle among quarterbacks with a minimum of 14 playoff victories.
The QB’s ascent to this record has been swift, as he stands just one win away from overtaking Peyton Manning. Manning holds a playoff record of 14-13. What makes Mahomes’ feat even more remarkable is that he has achieved this in ten fewer playoff games than the Hall of Famer.
In the current playoff run, the Chiefs star has already outshone other several elite quarterbacks. By guiding the defending champion to victories against the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens, he has surpassed the playoff record of Aaron Rodgers (11-10). The elite company ahead of Pat now includes only Tom Brady (35-13) and Joe Montana (16-7) in terms of playoff victories.
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