Patrick Mahomes missing out on the Pro Bowl selections might surprise some, but it’s far from bad news for the Kansas City Chiefs. History shows that this rare occurrence could actually bode well for the team.
Only three quarterbacks in NFL history have missed the Pro Bowl after leading their teams to a 14+ win season: Phil Simms with the 1986 New York Giants, Tom Brady with the 2003 New England Patriots, and now, Mahomes in 2024.
Patrick Mahomes was like a kid again with his 8th team photo
Both Simms and Brady finished those seasons lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Could Mahomes follow in their footsteps and make it a threepeat?
Three Rings, Two MVPs, One Patrick Mahomes
At just 29 years old, Patrick Mahomes has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. With three Super Bowl championships (2019, 2022, and 2023) and an equal number of Super Bowl MVP awards, Mahomes has made a career of dominating on the biggest stage. Add two NFL regular season MVPs to his rsum.
In 2024, Mahomes continues to prove why he’s the best player of the Kansas City Chiefs, despite his absence in the Pro Bowl. Across 16 games, he’s completed 67.5% of his passes for a 3,928 yards and 26 touchdowns. His mobility adds another layer to his game, with 307 rushing yards and two rushing scores, although this stats do not make tribute to the achrobatics he does inside the pocket
Despite facing 36 sacks this season and throwing 11 interceptions, Mahomes has maintained a respectable 93.5 QB rating and averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
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