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On Feb. 11, Patrick Mahomes added another accolade to his impressive career by being named the MVP of Super Bowl LVIII after throwing for 333 yards and delivering a game-winning touchdown in overtime. At just 28 years old, Mahomes is now one of only three players, along with Joe Montana and Tom Brady, to have won the Super Bowl MVP three times.
The Chiefs, under Mahomes' leadership, have matched the Patriots' achievement of winning back-to-back Super Bowls, further solidifying Mahomes' legacy in the sport.
NFL Career: Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes' journey with the Kansas City Chiefs began when he was drafted as the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. He made his debut later that year against the Denver Broncos and quickly showcased his potential. By 2018, Mahomes had already made history by throwing for 50 touchdowns and 5,000 passing yards in a single season, joining an exclusive club of quarterbacks to achieve such a feat.
That stellar performance earned him the NFL's MVP award and marked him as the first player in Chiefs' history to win the honor. In February 2020, Mahomes led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers, earning the MVP title for the game. His success secured him a record-breaking 10-year contract extension, solidifying his place with the team.
Despite a setback in 2021 with a Super Bowl loss to Tom Brady's Buccaneers, Mahomes and the Chiefs bounced back in 2023, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles for another championship. That season, Mahomes threw for over 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns, leading the team to impressive playoff victories.
In Super Bowl LVIII, he orchestrated a dramatic comeback to defeat the 49ers, further adding to his legacy with another MVP award.
Star of Quarterback
In July 2023, Netflix released a docuseries titled "Quarterback," featuring Patrick Mahomes, Marcus Mariota, and Kirk Cousins. This series, which had NFL legend Peyton Manning as an executive producer, provided an inside look at Mahomes' 2022 NFL season.
Viewers were given a unique perspective on his rigorous practice routines and glimpses of his life off the field with his wife, Brittany, and their family.
The series offered fans a deeper understanding of what it takes to be an NFL quarterback and highlighted Mahomes' dedication both as an athlete and a family man.