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In a thrilling overtime showdown, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a historic victory, securing their second consecutive Super Bowl title. Mahomes orchestrated a remarkable comeback, connecting with Mecole Hardman for a game-winning touchdown pass in a tense 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers

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With pop sensation Taylor Swift cheering on her beau Travis Kelce, the Chiefs solidified their status as a modern-day dynasty, claiming their third championship in five years. The game, marked by sloppy play and errors, saw the Chiefs trail before Mahomes’ heroics sealed the win. His clutch performance, including a crucial fourth-down conversion and a key scramble, cemented his legacy as one of the game’s greatest quarterbacks. 

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Patrick Mahomes inches closer to Tom Brady

During their initial six seasons, both quarterbacks experienced considerable success, albeit through different trajectories. Brady achieved three Super Bowl victories in his first four seasons as a starter, establishing himself as a dominant force early on. Meanwhile, Mahomes emerged as a formidable presence, making four Super Bowl appearances within his initial six full seasons. Notably, Mahomes also reached the AFC Championship game in all six seasons, accumulating more playoff wins (14) compared to Brady’s 12 during the same period. In terms of regular-season performance, Mahomes holds the advantage with two league MVP awards, surpassing Brady’s achievements during their respective first six seasons. Additionally, Mahomes boasts superior statistics in passing yards, touchdowns, and wins over the 96 games he played for the Chiefs.

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However, while Mahomes aims to surpass Brady’s illustrious records and replicate his enduring career, uncertainties remain regarding the sustainability of his success. Despite facing challenges, such as inconsistent receiver performances, Mahomes has displayed resilience akin to Brady, guiding the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. His strong rapport with Travis Kelce and ability to thrive in high-pressure situations highlight his potential to achieve greatness in the NFL.

NFL fans side with the OG GOAT instead of Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes joins the esteemed ranks of Tom Brady, boasting three Super Bowl rings in his first seven seasons. Mahomes’ leadership has propelled the Kansas City Chiefs to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in just five years, drawing comparisons to the dominant reign of the New England Patriots under Brady’s tutelage. However, NFL fans do not seem terribly pleased with this notion.

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Numerous of them took to platform X to voice their opinions. With someone sounding a brutal statement, he will never be brady.”

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Others joined in on the opinion, suggesting that there is only going to be one NFL GOAT, saying, “Brady will forever be the goat.”

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Someone highlighted the team he was a part of played a big role in perfecting his performance, “He took an L vs Brady in the bowl too..bro been on a loaded team till this year.”

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Ultimately, when it comes to Brady, it is all about consistency and longevity. Mahomes needs to keep up the good work for years to come to qualify as the greatest, “Give it 6 more years.”

Without securing six Super Bowl victories in their first six years and clinching three Super Bowl MVP titles, it’s difficult to argue placing any quarterback ahead of Tom Brady. There hasn’t been sufficient duration to warrant such a proclamation regarding Patrick Mahomes, although another Super Bowl triumph undeniably bolsters his impressive trajectory.

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Anushka Laha

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Anushka Laha is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She identifies and relates to the finer on and off-the-field nuances of football. She is an expert at covering an array of topics - from delving into the lives of retired NFL legends like Brady and Gronkowski to the exciting developments happening on the college football field. Anushka sees football and its physicality with an artistic lens where the athletes are creating art with their plays. Sports is indeed in her blood, represented by her stint as an amateur basketball player and her Muay Thai medals.

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