Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl champion…and a three-time Super Bowl MVP.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is now on the quick observe to being within the GOAT dialog – as a matter of truth, he is already in it.
Mahomes joined some elite firm along with his third MVP nod – he, Tom Brady (5) and Joe Montana (three) are the one gamers in NFL historical past to win the award no less than thrice of their careers.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs holds the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in extra time throughout Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
In extra time, Mahomes tucked and ran on a 4th and 1 to maintain the season alive. Several performs in a while third down, he rushed for an additional 19 yards. He later discovered Mecole Hardman for a three-yard landing to win the Super Bowl.
Mahomes accomplished all eight of his passes within the extra time interval.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball in extra time in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers throughout Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Mahomes is now 17-14, together with the playoffs, when going through a double-digit deficit, and he has confronted such in every Super Bowl he has performed in. He’s 3-1 within the huge recreation, regardless of that.
So, by no means depend him out. Why not? Well, Mahomes stated why within the postgame celebration.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in extra time throughout Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
“Just know the Kansas City Chiefs are never underdogs.”
Mahomes is barely 28 years previous, and solely he, Brady, and Troy Aikman have received three rings earlier than turning 30.
Next yr, he might turn out to be the primary particular person to have 4 earlier than turning the large 3-0.
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