Patrick Mahomes: Decoding the three-time Super Bowl champion's crunch stats
Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has quickly become one of the most electrifying players in the National Football League (NFL). Known for his strong arm, incredible playmaking ability and poise under pressure, Mahomes has led the Chiefs to multiple playoff appearances, including three Super Bowl victories (2019, 2022, 2023). We dig deep into the quarter-back's stellar career.
2024 season performance so far
As of now in the 2024 season, Mahomes has played three games with 64 completions out of 92 attempts for a completion percentage of 69.6%. He has thrown a total of 659 passing yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions, averaging 7.2 yards per game. Mahomes currently has 219.7 yards per game. The Chiefs are currently first in the AFC West (3-0).
QB's 2023 season highlights
During the 2023 season, Mahomes played 16 games, completing 401 of 597 passes for a completion percentage of 67.2%. He accumulated 4,183 passing yards and threw 27 touchdowns while facing 14 interceptions. He recorded 261.4 passing yards per game. The Chiefs also won the Super Bowl 35-38 vs the Philadelphia Eagles. Mahomes recorded 27 passes for 182 yards and three TDs.
Mahomes' career regular season stats
Throughout his career, which includes 99 regular-season games, Mahomes has completed 2,450 passes of 3,682 attempts, achieving a completion percentage of 66.5%. He has amassed 29,083 passing yards, thrown 224 touchdowns, and recorded 67 interceptions, resulting in a career passer rating of 103.1.
Impressive post-season numbers
In postseason play, Mahomes has participated in 18 games, completing 456 of 672 passes for a completion percentage of 67.9%. He has thrown for a total of 5,135 yards, with 41 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, leading to a passer rating of 105.8. His postseason performances have included crucial moments that have propelled the Chiefs to victory thrice, consecutively for two seasons (2022 and 2023).
Noteworthy records by Mahomes
The Chiefs QB holds several NFL records, including the fastest quarterback to reach 10,000 passing yards in just 34 games and total yards (passing and rushing) in a season: 5,608 (2022). He is also the joint-record holder for most passing touchdowns in a postseason: 11 (2021) and holds the record for the total touchdowns (passing and rushing) in a postseason: 12 (2019, 2021).
Major accolades for Mahomes
Apart from being a 3-time Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII), Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (LIV, LVII, LVIII). He is also a 2-time NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022). He won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2018.
