Patrick Mahomes continues to be questioned over a single Super Bowl loss despite being an established NFL quarterback
With unprecedented postseason success, there are still those who question
Patrick Mahomes
' place atop the list of NFL quarterbacks. With three
Super Bowl
rings, three Super Bowl MVPs, and two regular-season MVP awards—all this before the age of 30.
But somehow, one Super Bowl loss in 2024, and the argument about Patrick Mahomes' supremacy has flared up again, with some wondering if he is still worthy of being considered the best quarterback in the league.
Paul Pierce
ranks Patrick Mahomes below
Josh Allen
and
Lamar Jackson
, sparking fresh controversy
NBA legend Paul Pierce stirred up trouble this week by putting Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson ahead of Patrick Mahomes in an analysis of quarterback play strictly based on 2024 season data.
"I know Mahomes got him to a Super Bowl.
But we know that this Kansas City Chiefs team was built around their defense... they don't get the credit for carrying them... through the regular season, but to the Super Bowl," Paul Pierce said.
Patrick Mahomes ranked second-best QB behind Josh Allen, is he losing his grip? | NFL | THE FACILITY
Paul Pierce doubled down by expressing that he wouldn't even rank Patrick Mahomes No. 2 on his list, but rather would have Allen first and Jackson second—a scalding hot take that received instant backlash from football fans and experts alike.
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Despite a so-called "down year" numerically, Patrick Mahomes still did what Allen and Jackson haven't done yet: took his team to the Super Bowl.
Mahomes' detractors frequently reference recent regular-season statistics, but the
NFL
's elite are judged by what they accomplish in the postseason—and that's where Mahomes is alone:
• 4 Super Bowl appearances in 7 seasons
• 3 Super Bowl championships
• 11–3 playoff record as a starter
Compare that to Josh Allen, who holds an NFL record for most playoff starts (13) without reaching a Super Bowl, and Lamar Jackson, whose postseason track record has been far less consistent.
If there was ever a question about Mahomes' mindset, he put it to rest this week by taking a pass on celebrating Independence Day to concentrate on practice.
Also read:
'Until we got married': Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes opens up about how Brittany supported him
The case for Allen and Jackson stands—both are incredible players with explosive skill sets. But NFL greatness doesn't materialize on fantasy numbers or the hype of the media—it's constructed on championships. And that's where Mahomes still excels. Regardless of how many naysayers pour cold water on his legacy, Mahomes' career work says it all.
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