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Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) as New York Jets cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) defends during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) as New York Jets cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) defends during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
What a season it’s turning out to be for Patrick Mahomes and his band of speedsters. The Kansas City Chiefs sit comfortably atop the AFC West Division table with a 7-1 record above Derek Carr’s Las Vegas Raiders.
The Chiefs are currently on a 3-game winning streak. An inspired Patrick Mahomes is leaving no stone unturned as the Chiefs gear up to defend their Super Bowl Trophy in 2020.
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In 8 games this year, the Texas-born quarterback has thrown for 2,300 yards with 21 passing TDs and just 1 interception. His passer rating of 115 is one of the best in the league.
But why doesn’t his name pop up in NFL MVP conversations like his counterparts, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers?
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes makes his case for MVP award
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Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson and Green Bay Packers veteran Aaron Rodgers have truly taken the league by storm this year. Both these players have also thrown for 2,100+ yards already this season and remain at the forefront of the 2020 NFL MVP race. Why does Patrick Mahomes not deserve a mention?
Here’s what former Seattle Seahawks star-turned-analyst Michael Robinson said with respect to this debate, “Yeah, I do think Patrick, my homes sometimes gets overlooked because we’re just so accustomed to him just playing.
“Well, I mean, he’s averaging almost 300 passing yards, a game 21 touchdowns, only one intercepted dudes playing out of his mind. Right. And I think he, I think he falls victim to the fact that we just expect the greatness,” Robinson said on the show.
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Nov 1, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as New York Jets outside linebacker Tarell Basham (93) defends during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Mahomes has been nothing short of terrific for the Chiefs in 2020. In the 35-9 win over the New York Jets, Mahomes went 31 of 42 with 416 yards and registered an impressive tally of 5 TDs.
He will once again be in the limelight when the Chiefs take on the Teddy Bridgewater-led Carolina Panthers on Sunday. If Mahomes is in the mood this weekend, then expect another Kansas City Chiefs blitzkrieg at the Arrowhead Stadium. Make sure you tune in!
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