As Patrick Mahomes takes on Lamar Jackson, the Mahomes vs. Tom Brady race is also at stake

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tom Brady turned on all-caps.

“BEASTS,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion tweeted Monday. “When you one up gronk you’re doing something right.”

Brady was responding to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce resetting the NFL record for postseason touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver duo. Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski held it at 15 before Mahomes and Kelce connected for a pair of touchdowns in Sunday’s 27-24 AFC divisional-round win over the Buffalo Bills.

But while Brady’s latest praise centered on the comparison of two elite duos, it also reminded the NFL world how deeply the Chiefs’ 28-year-old quarterback has earned Brady’s respect.

The latest “BEASTS” endorsement comes on the heels of the Chiefs’ sixth straight AFC title game in the Mahomes-Kelce era. After the first, a 37-31 overtime win by Brady’s New England Patriots over Mahomes’ Chiefs, Brady visited the Chiefs’ locker room to show his respect for Mahomes.

Back then, Mahomes’ MVP-caliber play dazzled, but his chase of Brady’s Super Bowl rings was still a dream. Fast-forward five years, and Mahomes certainly hasn’t caught Brady, but he is marching steadily in that direction.

So as Mahomes and the Chiefs prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, don’t consider the heavyweight quarterback matchup to be between only Mahomes and Jackson. Because in chasing his fourth Super Bowl stage and third Lombardi Trophy, Mahomes is also competing against Brady.

During his time as the Chiefs’ starter, Patrick Mahomes’ seasons have ended in either the AFC championship game or the Super Bowl. (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports)

How Mahomes’ career compares to Brady’s in same stretch

This is not a suggestion that Mahomes is anywhere near catching Brady. Super Bowl campaigns routinely fade from grasp. The club of quarterbacks to sustain success in a league of parity is exclusive.

If the Chiefs beat the Ravens, Mahomes will become just…

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Publish date : 2024-01-23 05:48:35

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