Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes was born on September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas.{{Cite web |last= Wood |first=Santana |date=February 16, 2024 |title=East Texans share photos, memories of three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes |url=https://tylerpaper.com/sports/mahomes/hometown-memories-and-photos-of-patrick-mahomes/article_abbcb8da-cc56-11ee-8550-c387008fadc0.html |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website= TylerPaper.com |language=en}} His father is Pat Mahomes, a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher,{{Cite web |last=Nightengale |first=Bob |author-link=Bob Nightengale |date=September 18, 2018 |title=Patrick Mahomes – the NFL's hottest QB – grew up in MLB clubhouses |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2018/09/18/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-nfl-pat-mahomes/1345769002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919221900/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2018/09/18/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-nfl-pat-mahomes/1345769002/ |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=USA Today |language=en}} and his mother is Randi Martin.{{Cite web |url=https://people.com/sports/all-about-patrick-mahomes-parents/ |title=All About Patrick Mahomes' Parents, Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin |website= People |last=Frost |first= Ilana |date= February 9, 2024 |access-date= February 12, 2024 |archive-date= January 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129025519/https://people.com/sports/all-about-patrick-mahomes-parents/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes has a younger brother, Jackson, who is a social media influencer.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Ethan |date= December 15, 2021 |title=Kansas City bar absolutely roasted Jackson Mahomes for bad behavior |url=https://fansided.com/2021/12/15/kansas-city-bar-roasted-jackson-mahomes-bad-behavior/ |access-date= February 4, 2022 |website= FanSided.com |language=en-US |archive-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204212351/https://fansided.com/2021/12/15/kansas-city-bar-roasted-jackson-mahomes-bad-behavior/ |url-status= live}}{{Cite web |last= Lemoncelli |first=Jenna |date=March 3, 2022 |title=Jackson Mahomes: The media is 'destroying my life' |url=https://nypost.com/2022/03/03/jackson-mahomes-media-is-destroying-my-life/ |access-date=March 5, 2022 |website= New York Post |language= en-US |archive-date=March 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305185109/https://nypost.com/2022/03/03/jackson-mahomes-media-is-destroying-my-life/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Tod |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Father's big-league career provides insight, template for Patrick Mahomes II |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article147636484.html |access-date=November 13, 2017 |website= The Kansas City Star |language=en |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171114040421/http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article147636484.html |url-status=live}} Mahomes's parents divorced in 2006. His half-brother through his father, Graham Walker, plays football at Brown University.{{Cite web |last= Flanders |first=Grant |date=January 13, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes's half-brother is All-American WR striving for NFL |url= https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/patrick-mahomes-half-brother-is-all-american-wr-striving-for-nfl/ar-AA1mVgg4?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=003b5ffd0a184518b768daf888f90f02&ei=11 |access-date= January 13, 2024 |website=MSN.com |archive-date=February 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227043714/https://login.microsoftonline.com/common/oauth2/v2.0/authorize?client_id=d7b530a4-7680-4c23-a8bf-c52c121d2e87&scope=User.Read%20openid%20profile%20offline_access&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fstaticsb%2Fstatics%2Flatest%2Fauth%2Fauth-redirect-blank.html&client-request-id=94317241-d9f8-400a-8c58-771e1b79f1ed&response_mode=fragment&response_type=code&x-client-SKU=msal.js.browser&x-client-VER=2.18.0&x-client-OS=&x-client-CPU=&client_info=1&code_challenge=qnBo6ye_eV7afl4GEb4Tt4fQrkLQBY0485V4DtB-VyY&code_challenge_method=S256&prompt=none&nonce=cee4fcb1-8f5e-48d9-a9db-1ef3c02ec9a0&state=eyJpZCI6IjA2YmM0MTM1LTNkOTUtNGQ4OC04YTQwLWIxYzgyZDQ2M2M4MiIsIm1ldGEiOnsiaW50ZXJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoic2lsZW50In19&sso_reload=true |url-status=live}} He is also the godson of former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, who was his father's teammate on the Minnesota Twins.{{Cite web |last=Reusse |first= Patrick |date=April 30, 2017 |title= Hawkins is a proud godfather for K.C's new QB, Patrick Mahomes |url=http://www.startribune.com/hawkins-is-a-proud-godfather-for-k-c-s-new-qb-patrick-mahomes/420793493/ |access-date= August 2, 2019 |website= Minnesota Star Tribune |archive-date=August 2, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190802193806/http://www.startribune.com/hawkins-is-a-proud-godfather-for-k-c-s-new-qb-patrick-mahomes/420793493/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes is biracial,{{Cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2900106-patrick-mahomes-speaks-on-people-saying-hes-not-full-black-in-gq-cover-story |title=Patrick Mahomes Speaks on People Saying He's 'Not Full Black' in GQ Cover Story |first=Rob |last=Goldberg |website= Bleacher Report |date=July 14, 2020 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |archive-date=January 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103081448/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2900106-patrick-mahomes-speaks-on-people-saying-hes-not-full-black-in-gq-cover-story |url-status=live}} as his father is black{{Cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/02/08/fathers-super-bowl-57-qbs-wreck-stereotype-absent-black-dad/11186459002/ |title=Fathers of Super Bowl 57 quarterbacks wreck stereotype of absent Black dad |first=Mike |last=Freeman |website=USA Today |date= February 8, 2023 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230326223907/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2023/02/08/fathers-super-bowl-57-qbs-wreck-stereotype-absent-black-dad/11186459002/ |url-status=live}} and his mother is white.

Mahomes attended Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas.{{Cite news |last=Parry |first=Chris |date=January 3, 2017 |title= Whitehouse native and Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes II declares for NFL draft |language=en |work= TylerPaper.com |url=https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/whitehouse-native-and-texas-tech-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-ii-declares/article_af960af6-8980-5426-bcaf-249269865017.html |access-date= January 27, 2018 |archive-date=February 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203080025/https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/whitehouse-native-and-texas-tech-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-ii-declares/article_af960af6-8980-5426-bcaf-249269865017.html |url-status=live}} He played football, baseball, and basketball.{{Cite web |last=Ojeda |first=Louis Jr. |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Texas Tech's all-around athlete might be next sports superstar |url=http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/texas-tech-all-around-athlete-might-be-next-sports-superstar-051514 |access-date= November 14, 2016 |website= Fox Sports |archive-date=October 9, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161009153955/http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/texas-tech-all-around-athlete-might-be-next-sports-superstar-051514 |url-status=live}} Mahomes believes that training in pitching and playing basketball improved his quarterback skills.{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Brandon |date=January 24, 2020 |title=Playing Multiple Sports Helped Patrick Mahomes Become the NFL's Most Magical QB |url=https://www.stack.com/a/multiple-sports-patrick-mahomes |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200905205741/https://www.stack.com/a/multiple-sports-patrick-mahomes |archive-date= September 5, 2020 |access-date= September 11, 2020 |website= stack.com}}

In football, he had 4,619 passing yards, 50 passing touchdowns, 948 rushing yards, and 15 rushing touchdowns as a senior in high school. In baseball, he threw a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts in a game his senior year.{{Cite web |last=Magelssen |first=Tommy |date=March 13, 2014 |title= Texas Tech QB signee Patrick Mahomes tosses no-hitter, strikes out 16 – SportsDay |url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/03/texas-tech-qb-signee-patrick-mahomes-tosses-no-hitter-strikes-out-16.html/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129103622/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/03/texas-tech-qb-signee-patrick-mahomes-tosses-no-hitter-strikes-out-16.html/ |archive-date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website= The Dallas Morning News}} He was named the Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year for 2013–2014.{{Cite web |last= Stephens |first=Mitch |date=June 18, 2014 |title=MaxPreps 2013–14 Male Athlete of the Year: Patrick Mahomes |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/dJAm2QmJnEGOQkPOoNoNIQ/maxpreps-2013-14-male-athlete-of-the-year--patrick-mahomes.htm |access-date= November 14, 2016 |website= MaxPreps.com |archive-date=June 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618004722/http://www.maxpreps.com/news/dJAm2QmJnEGOQkPOoNoNIQ/maxpreps-2013-14-male-athlete-of-the-year--patrick-mahomes.htm |url-status= live}}

Mahomes was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star football recruit and was ranked as the 12th best dual-threat quarterback in his class. He received offers from Texas Tech, Rice, and Houston.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes, 2014 Dual Threat Quarterback, Texas Tech |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/patrick-mahomes-3791?view=pv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216212009/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Patrick-Mahomes-140780 |archive-date=December 16, 2014 |access-date=February 6, 2024 |website= rivals.com |language=en-US}} He committed to Texas Tech University.{{Cite web |date=2014-02-05 |title=Texas Tech Gets Top In-State QB Mahomes |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-tech-gets-top-in-state-qb-mahomes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250605175003/https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-tech-gets-top-in-state-qb-mahomes/ |archive-date=June 5, 2025 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=CBS News - Texas|agency=Associated Press}} Mahomes was also a top prospect for the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, but he was not expected to be selected high due to his commitment to Texas Tech.{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2014 |title=Texas Tech or MLB: QB Pat Mahomes may face tough call this weekend |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-tech-red-raiders/2014/06/05/texas-tech-or-mlb-qb-pat-mahomes-may-face-tough-call-this-weekend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204061528/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-tech-red-raiders/2014/06/05/texas-tech-or-mlb-qb-pat-mahomes-may-face-tough-call-this-weekend/ |archive-date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=Dallas News}}{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Don |date= February 6, 2014 |title=Kingsbury keeping fingers crossed regarding Mahomes' uncertain plans |url=http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-06/kingsbury-keeping-fingers-crossed-regarding-mahomes-uncertain-plans |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website= Lubbock Online |archive-date= October 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009190754/http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-02-06/kingsbury-keeping-fingers-crossed-regarding-mahomes-uncertain-plans |url-status= live}}{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Don |date=June 6, 2014 |title=Mahomes: No MLB team will offer enough on draft day 3 to keep him from Tech |url=https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2014/06/07/tech-signee-mahomes-undrafted-through-10-rounds-says-hes-moving-lubbock/15038167007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123195043/https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2014/06/07/tech-signee-mahomes-undrafted-through-10-rounds-says-hes-moving-lubbock/15038167007/ |archive-date=January 23, 2025 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=Lubbock Online}} He was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the 2014 MLB draft, but he did not sign a contract.{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first= Eric |date=February 1, 2020 |title= Patrick Mahomes is the latest MLB draftee to play in a Super Bowl |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2020/2/1/21083877/super-bowl-mlb-draft-nfl-patrick-mahomes-deion-sanders-tom-brady |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602065435/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2020/2/1/21083877/super-bowl-mlb-draft-nfl-patrick-mahomes-deion-sanders-tom-brady |archive-date=June 2, 2020 |access-date=December 12, 2020 |website= SBNation.com |language=en}}

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Mahomes entered his freshman season at Texas Tech as a backup to Davis Webb.{{Cite news |last=Gall |first=Braden |date=June 13, 2014 |title=Texas Tech Football 2014 Schedule Analysis |language=en |work=AthlonSports.com |url=http://athlonsports.com/college-football/texas-tech-football-2014-schedule-analysis |access-date=April 12, 2018 |archive-date=April 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145623/https://athlonsports.com/college-football/texas-tech-football-2014-schedule-analysis |url-status=live}} In the Red Raiders' fourth game, he saw his first career action against the Oklahoma State Cowboys after Webb left the game with an injury, completing two of five passes for 20 yards for one touchdown and an interception.{{Cite web |title=Texas Tech at Oklahoma State Box Score, September 25, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-09-25-oklahoma-state.html |access-date=January 27, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127202651/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-09-25-oklahoma-state.html |url-status=live}} After Webb was again injured, Mahomes started his first career game against the Texas Longhorns.{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2014 |title=Texas Tech freshman Patrick Mahomes to start against Texas; Davis Webb on crutches |url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/11/texas-tech-freshman-patrick-mahomes-to-start-against-texas-davis-webb-on-crutches.html/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110134116/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/11/texas-tech-freshman-patrick-mahomes-to-start-against-texas-davis-webb-on-crutches.html/ |archive-date=January 10, 2015 |website=Dallas News}} He completed 13 of 21 passes for 109 yards in the 34–13 loss.{{Cite web |title=Texas at Texas Tech Box Score, November 1, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-11-01-texas-tech.html |access-date=April 12, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065519/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-11-01-texas-tech.html |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |date=September 25, 2019 |title=Watch: Quandre Diggs laid 'big league hit' on Patrick Mahomes when they last faced off |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/25/watch-quandre-diggs-big-league-hit-on-patrick-mahomes-when-they-last-faced-off/ |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=Lions Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}} Mahomes remained the starter for the season's final three games. Against the Baylor Bears, he threw for a Big 12 freshman record 598 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in the 48–46 loss.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2014 |title=Texas Tech's Mahomes sets Big 12 freshman record with his 598 yards passing in loss to Baylor |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/texas-techs-mahomes-sets-big-12-freshman-record-with-his-598-yards-passing-in-loss-to-baylor |access-date=November 14, 2016 |website=FOX News |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924154745/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/12/01/texas-tech-mahomes-sets-big-12-freshman-record-with-his-58-yards-passing-in/ |url-status=live}} For the season, he passed for 1,547 yards, 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions in seven games.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/patrick-mahomes-1/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=January 27, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127202515/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/patrick-mahomes-1/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live}}

Mahomes split time with the Texas Tech baseball team, where he was a relief pitcher.{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Don |date=January 1, 2016 |title=Patrick Mahomes II to skip baseball season, focus on football |url=https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2016/01/20/patrick-mahomes-ii-skip-baseball-season-focus-football/14935666007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213121027/https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2016/01/20/patrick-mahomes-ii-skip-baseball-season-focus-football/14935666007/ |archive-date=February 13, 2024 |access-date=2025-06-05 |work=Lubbock Avalanche-Journal}}{{Cite web |last=Pryor |first=Brooke |date=February 3, 2021 |title=Two walks, one HBP and a 99.00 ERA: Patrick Mahomes on his only college pitching appearance |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/29613/two-walks-one-hbp-and-a-99-00-era-patrick-mahomes-on-his-only-college-pitching-appearance |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Mahomes began his sophomore season at Texas Tech as the starting quarterback. Mahomes helped lead the Red Raiders to a 7–6 season with numerous productive outings throughout the season.{{Cite web |title=2015 Texas Tech Red Raiders Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-tech/2015-schedule.html |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830205022/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-tech/2015-schedule.html |url-status=live}} He recorded ten games going over 350 passing yards, including four games going over 400. He passed for at least three touchdowns in eight of the games, including a five-touchdown performance against the Iowa State Cyclones on October 10.{{Cite web |title=Iowa State at Texas Tech Box Score, October 10, 2015 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-10-10-texas-tech.html |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830204942/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-10-10-texas-tech.html |url-status=live}} Overall, in the 2015 season, he led the Big 12 Conference with 364 pass completions on 573 attempts for 4,653 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/patrick-mahomes-1/gamelog/2015 |access-date=January 27, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127202427/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/patrick-mahomes-1/gamelog/2015 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=2015 Big 12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-12/2015-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123211815/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-12/2015-leaders.html |archive-date=January 23, 2025 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Mahomes appeared in three games as a baseball player, recording no hits in two at bats, and three runs allowed, as a pitcher.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes College Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mahome002pat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731101043/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mahome002pat |archive-date=July 31, 2020 |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}

Prior to the start of the 2016 season, Mahomes announced that he was leaving baseball to focus on football.{{cite web |last=Meyer |first=Craig |title=Patrick Mahomes baseball career, revisited: Chiefs QB was MLB draft pick |website=Lubbock Avalanche-Journal |date=February 9, 2024 |url=https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/red-raiders/2024/02/09/patrick-mahomes-baseball-texas-tech-mlb-draft-detroit-tigers-chiefs-super-bowl/72496860007/ |access-date=October 9, 2024}}

Mahomes had a very productive junior season. In the month of September alone, Mahomes passed for 18 touchdowns to three interceptions while rushing for four touchdowns. He averaged 442.5 passing yards per game that month, which included a 540-yard game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Red Raiders' second game.{{Cite web |title=Texas Tech at Arizona State Box Score, September 10, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-09-10-arizona-state.html |access-date=August 31, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831203547/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-09-10-arizona-state.html |url-status=live}} Mahomes started the month of October with 504 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns in a losing effort to the Kansas State Wildcats.{{Cite web |title=Texas Tech at Kansas State Box Score, October 8, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-10-08-kansas-state.html |access-date=August 31, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831203728/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-10-08-kansas-state.html |url-status=live}} On October 22, Mahomes set multiple NCAA, Big 12, and school records in a 66–59 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners at home. Mahomes broke the NCAA FBS records for single-game total offense with 819 yards. He tied the NCAA record for single game passing yards with 734. He fell one short of the record for most attempts at 88. Overall, the game set NCAA records for most combined yards of total offense with 1,708 combined passing yards, and total offense by two players (the other was Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield).{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2016 |title=Led by Patrick Mahomes, NCAA records fall in Oklahoma-Texas Tech shootout |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2016/10/23/oklahoma-texas-tech-patrick-mahomes-ncaa-records/92629148/ |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=USA TODAY |language=en |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929092117/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2016/10/23/oklahoma-texas-tech-patrick-mahomes-ncaa-records/92629148/ |url-status=live}} The 125 combined points are the second most all time involving a ranked team. Following the Oklahoma game, the Red Raiders defeated the TCU Horned Frogs before dropping three consecutive games to finish outside bowl eligibility with a 5–7 record. In his final game with Texas Tech, Mahomes finished with 586 passing yards and six touchdowns in a 54–35 victory over the Baylor Bears.{{Cite web |title=Baylor vs Texas Tech Box Score, November 25, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-11-25-texas-tech.html |access-date=August 31, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831204351/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-11-25-texas-tech.html |url-status=live}}

Mahomes finished the season leading the country in yards per game (421), passing yards (5,052), total offense (5,312), points responsible for (318), and total touchdowns (53).{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/patrick-mahomes-1.html#all_leaderboard |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208035359/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/patrick-mahomes-1.html#all_leaderboard |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |access-date=January 27, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} For his performance, he was awarded the Sammy Baugh Trophy, given annually to the nation's top college passer, joining head coach Kliff Kingsbury, Graham Harrell, and B. J. Symons as other Red Raiders to have won the award.{{Cite news |last=Carlton |first=Chuck |date=November 30, 2016 |title=Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes receives Sammy Baugh Award |publisher=The Dallas Morning News |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2016/12/02/texas-tech-qb-patrick-mahomes-receives-sammy-baugh-award |access-date=December 2, 2016 |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213191407/http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2016/12/02/texas-tech-qb-patrick-mahomes-receives-sammy-baugh-award |url-status=live}} He was named an Academic All-America second team by the College Sports Information Directors of America.{{Cite news |last=Soliz |first=Brandon |date=November 30, 2016 |title=Texas Tech's Mahomes named second-team Academic All-America |publisher=The Dallas Morning News |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2016/12/01/mahomes-named-academic-american-second-team |access-date=December 2, 2016 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220030422/http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2016/12/01/mahomes-named-academic-american-second-team |url-status=live}}

Mahomes announced on January 3, 2017, that he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=January 3, 2017 |title=Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes intends to enter 2017 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texas-tech-s-patrick-mahomes-intends-to-enter-2017-nfl-draft-0ap3000000768825 |access-date=October 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en |archive-date=October 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017183039/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000768825/article/texas-techs-patrick-mahomes-intends-to-enter-2017-nfl-draft |url-status=live}}

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| video3 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000789874/2017-Combine-Patrick-Mahomes-II Mahomes's NFL Combine Press Conference]

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Mahomes was projected to be a first or second round pick by the majority of analysts and scouts. During the throwing drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, his passes were clocked at 60 mph, tying Logan Thomas and Bryan Bennett for the fastest pass ever recorded there.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes Advanced Stats and Metrics Profile: Throw Velocity |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/patrick-mahomes |access-date=February 2, 2022 |website=PlayerProfiler.com |archive-date=January 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126092017/https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/patrick-mahomes/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes was ranked second best quarterback by SI.com,{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Chris |date=April 24, 2017 |title=2017 NFL draft rankings: Top prospects by position |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/04/24/2017-nfl-draft-position-rankings |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202040031/https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/04/24/2017-nfl-draft-position-rankings |archive-date=December 2, 2024 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=SI.com}} third by ESPN,{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=April 22, 2017 |title=Ranking 2017's draft top 100 players |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19180310/ranking-top-100-prospects-available-2017-nfl-draft-espn-nfl-nation-reporter-jeff-legwold |access-date=May 13, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=April 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428003954/http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19180310/ranking-top-100-prospects-available-2017-nfl-draft-espn-nfl-nation-reporter-jeff-legwold |url-status=live}} and fourth by NFLDraftScout.com.{{Cite web |title=*Patrick Mahomes, DS #2 QB, Texas Tech |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=130891&draftyear=2017&genpos=QB |access-date=May 13, 2017 |website=NFLdraftscout.com |archive-date=July 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709162517/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=130891&draftyear=2017&genpos=QB |url-status=live}} Representatives from 28 NFL teams attended his pro day at Texas Tech. He became one of the fastest rising prospects during the draft process and had 18 private workouts and official team visits, the most for any prospect in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Mundo |first=Pete |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Patrick Mahomes has more private workouts than any NFL Draft prospect |url=https://heartlandcollegesports.com/2017/03/30/patrick-mahomes-private-workouts-nfl-draft-prospect/ |access-date=April 9, 2019 |website=heartlandcollegesports.com |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023021400/https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2017/03/30/patrick-mahomes-private-workouts-nfl-draft-prospect/ |url-status=live}} Among the coaches that he had workouts and visits with were the Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor, and coaches from the Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, and Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes has 18 total visits, workouts |url=http://m.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texas-Tech-quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-has-18-11038096.php |access-date=May 13, 2017 |website=chron.com |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618092436/http://m.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texas-Tech-quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-has-18-11038096.php |url-status=dead}}

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{{see also|2017 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

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The Kansas City Chiefs selected Mahomes in the first round (10th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=April 27, 2017 |title=Chiefs trade up for QB Patrick Mahomes at No. 10 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-trade-up-for-qb-patrick-mahomes-at-no-10-0ap3000000803405 |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200504040509/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000803405/article/chiefs-trade-up-for-qb-patrick-mahomes-at-no-10 |url-status=live}} The Chiefs, originally slated to have the 27th overall selection, traded up in the draft with the Buffalo Bills for the 10th overall selection. The Chiefs traded their first round pick and a third round pick in 2017, and the Chiefs' first round pick in the 2018 NFL draft for the selection.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=January 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003194309/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |url-status=live}} He was the first quarterback selected by the Chiefs in the first round since selecting Todd Blackledge seventh overall in the 1983 NFL draft.{{Cite news |last=Paylor |first=Terez |date=April 27, 2017 |title=For first time since '83, Chiefs draft quarterback in first round: Patrick Mahomes |work=The Kansas City Star |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article147284164.html |access-date=January 1, 2018 |archive-date=September 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911024120/http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article147284164.html |url-status=live}} On July 20, 2017, the Chiefs signed Mahomes to a guaranteed four-year, $16.42 million contract that included a signing bonus of $10.08 million.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Patrick Mahomes contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/patrick-mahomes-21751/ |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=spotrac.com |archive-date=April 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044245/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/patrick-mahomes-21751/ |url-status=live}}

The Chiefs announced on December 27 that, with a playoff spot and the fourth seed in the playoffs secured, they would rest starter Alex Smith and give Mahomes his first career start in their week 17 game against the Denver Broncos on December 31.{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2017 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes: Draws Week 17 start |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-draws-week-17-start/ |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=August 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802194556/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-draws-week-17-start/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes played most of the game and helped lead the Chiefs to a 27–24 win, completing 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards and one interception in his NFL debut.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 1, 2018 |title=Pat Mahomes shines in thrilling road win over Broncos |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/pat-mahomes-shines-in-thrilling-road-win-over-broncos-0ap3000000901726 |access-date=July 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701154537/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000901726/article/pat-mahomes-shines-in-thrilling-road-win-over-broncos |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=September 6, 2023 |title='We were in awe of what he was doing': Untold stories from Patrick Mahomes' rookie season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38334676/untold-stories-patrick-mahomes-rookie-season |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

{{see also|2018 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

On January 30, 2018, the Chiefs announced they had agreed to trade Smith to the Washington Redskins, elevating Mahomes as the new starting quarterback.{{Cite news |last=Paylor |first=Terez A. |date=January 30, 2018 |title=Chiefs trade Alex Smith to Washington, saving $15.6 million |work=The Kansas City Star |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article197508249.html |access-date=January 31, 2018 |archive-date=January 31, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131032909/http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article197508249.html |url-status=live}} In his first game as the Chiefs starting quarterback, the Chiefs beat the division rival Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 38–28.{{Cite news |last=Hong |first=Jae C. |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Hill, Mahomes lead Chiefs to 38–28 victory over Chargers |language=en |work=Olean Times Herald |url=http://www.oleantimesherald.com/sports/national/hill-mahomes-lead-chiefs-to---victory-over-chargers/image_17212b32-0b9b-53ff-b0b0-7594c0dc2c99.html |access-date=October 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916055342/http://www.oleantimesherald.com/sports/national/hill-mahomes-lead-chiefs-to---victory-over-chargers/image_17212b32-0b9b-53ff-b0b0-7594c0dc2c99.html |archive-date=September 16, 2018}} Mahomes threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions and a 127.5 passer rating and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |date=September 12, 2018 |title=Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=Chiefs.com |archive-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306151538/https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-week |url-status=live}} His first career touchdown came on a 58-yard pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the first quarter.{{Cite web |last=Grathoff |first=Pete |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Watch Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' first touchdown pass in the NFL |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article218099550.html |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=The Kansas City Star |archive-date=September 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910120547/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article218099550.html |url-status=live}}

The following week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mahomes threw for 326 yards, six touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 154.8 in the 42–37 victory. After throwing his fifth touchdown in the game, he broke the NFL record for most touchdown passes in a quarterback's first three career games. His sixth touchdown pass broke the NFL record for touchdown passes in a season's first two weeks.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=September 17, 2018 |title=Patrick Mahomes sets mark for TD passes in first 3 games |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24702601/patrick-mahomes-sets-3-game-nfl-touchdown-record-10th-score |access-date=July 31, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=October 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031080551/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24702601/patrick-mahomes-sets-3-game-nfl-touchdown-record-10th-score |url-status=live}} For his performance against the Steelers, Mahomes won his second consecutive AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, the first quarterback since Tom Brady in 2011 to start the season with back-to-back player of the week awards.{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=September 19, 2018 |title=Mahomes, Fitzpatrick among NFL Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mahomes-fitzpatrick-among-nfl-players-of-week-0ap3000000964054 |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306151506/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000964054/article/mahomes-fitzpatrick-among-nfl-players-of-week |url-status=live}} Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |date=October 4, 2018 |title=Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes Wins AFC Offensive Player of the Month Honors |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month-honors |access-date=July 31, 2019 |website=Chiefs.com |archive-date=October 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005030847/https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month-honors |url-status=live}}

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In week 4, against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, he passed for 304 yards and a touchdown and had one rushing touchdown in the 27–23 comeback victory.{{Cite news |last=Gregorian |first=Vahe |date=October 1, 2018 |title=Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes somehow outdoes himself again in rally at Denver |language=en |work=Kansas City |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article219344855.html |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-date=October 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011013648/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article219344855.html |url-status=live}} In week 6, against the New England Patriots, he passed for 352 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 43–40 loss on Sunday Night Football.{{Cite news |last=Mullen |first=Maureen |date=October 15, 2018 |title=After shaky first half, Mahomes returns to his magical ways in loss at New England |language=en-US |work=FOX Sports |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/after-shaky-first-half-kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-returns-to-his-magical-ways-in-loss-at-new-england-patriots-101518 |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005202/https://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/after-shaky-first-half-kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-returns-to-his-magical-ways-in-loss-at-new-england-patriots-101518 |url-status=live}} In the following game, Mahomes and the Chiefs bounced back with a 45–10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. In the victory, he passed for 358 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.{{Cite news |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Mahomes torches Bengals for 4 TDs as Chiefs roll, 45–10 |language=en |work=USA TODAY |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/21/mahomes-torches-bengals-for-4-tds-as-chiefs-roll-45-10/38234823/ |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130203550/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/10/21/mahomes-torches-bengals-for-4-tds-as-chiefs-roll-45-10/38234823/ |url-status=live}} In the next game, a 30–23 win over the Broncos, Mahomes recorded a third consecutive game with four passing touchdowns on 303 passing yards and one interception.{{Cite news |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Mahomes throws for four touchdowns as Chiefs defeat Broncos 30–23 |language=en-US |work=FOX Sports |url=https://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/patrick-mahomes-four-touchdowns-kansas-city-chiefs-defeat-denver-broncos-102818?amp=true |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005149/https://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/patrick-mahomes-four-touchdowns-kansas-city-chiefs-defeat-denver-broncos-102818?amp=true |url-status=live}} During Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams in week 11, Mahomes finished with 478 passing yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions as the Chiefs lost 54–51.{{Cite news |date=November 20, 2018 |title=Rams, Chiefs combine for record night on MNF |language=en |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25328455/los-angeles-rams-kansas-city-chiefs-combine-record-night-mnf |access-date=November 30, 2018 |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005100/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25328455/los-angeles-rams-kansas-city-chiefs-combine-record-night-mnf |url-status=live}} The loss marked the first time in NFL history where a team put up at least 50 points and lost.{{cite web | last=Gantt | first=Darin | title=Chiefs become first team to score 50 and lose | website=NBC Sports | date=2018-11-20 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-become-first-team-to-score-50-and-lose | access-date=2025-02-10}} His 478 passing yards were the most for a single game by any quarterback for the 2018 season.{{Cite web |title=Most passing yards in a single game, 2018 NFL season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=most+passing+yards+in+a+single+game+by+a+player%252c+2018+nfl+season |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}

Following an 89-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in a week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders, Mahomes joined Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Watch: Patrick Mahomes reaches 50 TDs in style |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/83431/watch-tyreek-hill-ties-gale-sayers-record-with-67-yard-score |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=September 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914204903/https://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/83431/watch-tyreek-hill-ties-gale-sayers-record-with-67-yard-score |url-status=live}} Additionally, he became one of seven players in NFL history with 5,000 passing yards in a season.{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2019 |title=Mahomes named finalist for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year |url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/patrick-mahomes-named-finalist-for-fedex-air-nfl-player-of-the-year/25748068 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=KMBC |language=en |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123010508/https://www.kmbc.com/article/patrick-mahomes-named-finalist-for-fedex-air-nfl-player-of-the-year/25748068 |url-status=live}} He finished second in passing yards to Ben Roethlisberger.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Passing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/passing.htm |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123011741/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/passing.htm |url-status=live}} He became the first Chief since Len Dawson in 1966 to lead the league in passing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=NFL Passing Touchdowns Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_td_single_season.htm |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201232241/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_td_single_season.htm |url-status=live}} He helped lead the Chiefs to a 12–4 record and their third straight division title.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320205744/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |url-status=live}}

On January 12, 2019, the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31–13 in the Divisional Round, giving the Chiefs their first home playoff win since the 1993 season.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs Playoff History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/playoffs.htm |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222192046/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/playoffs.htm |url-status=live}} Mahomes threw for 278 yards with no interceptions and rushed for one touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Skretta |first=Dave |date=January 13, 2019 |title=Mahomes leads Chiefs past Colts in AFC playoffs |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/12/mahomes-leads-chiefs-past-colts-in-afc-playoffs/ |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123010852/https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/12/mahomes-leads-chiefs-past-colts-in-afc-playoffs/ |url-status=live}} The win allowed the Chiefs to host the first AFC Championship held at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes passed for 295 yards and three touchdowns, but the Chiefs lost to the Patriots in overtime 37–31.{{Cite web |last=Goss |first=Nick |date=January 21, 2019 |title=Brady praises "spectacular" Mahomes |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/tom-brady-lauds-spectacular-patrick-mahomes-after-patriots-win-afc-title |access-date=January 22, 2019 |website=NBC Sports Boston |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123010754/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/tom-brady-lauds-spectacular-patrick-mahomes-after-patriots-win-afc-title |url-status=live}}

Mahomes's performance for the season earned multiple awards. He was named to the 2019 Pro Bowl, he was named First Team All–Pro,{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=January 4, 2019 |title=All-Pro Team: Donald, Mahomes among highlights |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/all-pro-team-donald-mahomes-among-highlights-0ap3000001007645 |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807044014/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001007645/article/allpro-team-patrick-mahomes-among-2018-highlights |url-status=live}} 2019 Best NFL Player ESPY Award, and was named Kansas City Club 101 Awards AFC Offensive Player of the Year.{{Cite web |title=2019 Event Information |url=http://www.101awards.com/event |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=101Awards.com |archive-date=September 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903075650/http://www.101awards.com/event |url-status=dead}} He was also named the NFL MVP, the first winner for the Chiefs in franchise history.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=February 2, 2019 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes named 2018 NFL MVP |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-2018-nfl-mvp-0ap3000001015458 |access-date=September 19, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513101804/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001015458/article/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-2018-nfl-mvp |url-status=live}} He was ranked as the fourth-best player by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511024217/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live}}

{{see also|2019 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

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Playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season opener, Mahomes threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns in the 40–26 win despite star receiver Tyreek Hill's injury in the first quarter and Mahomes's second quarter ankle sprain.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2019 |title=Chiefs lose Hill, handle Jags 40–26 behind Mahomes, Watkins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127931 |access-date=September 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909070006/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127931 |url-status=live}} In week 2 against the Oakland Raiders, Mahomes threw for 278 yards and four touchdowns in the second quarter alone, the most passing yards in any quarter since 2008. Mahomes finished the game with 443 yards{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Mahomes' 4 TDs in 2nd quarter lead Chiefs past Raiders 28–10 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128118 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200118172408/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128118 |url-status=live}} and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2019 |title=Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson among Players of the Week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001056247/article/patrick-mahomes-russell-wilson-among-players-of-the-week |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=September 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921073533/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001056247/article/patrick-mahomes-russell-wilson-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead}} For the second consecutive season, Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September after leading the Chiefs to a 4–0 start (10 passing touchdowns with no interceptions).{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2019 |title=Mahomes, McCaffrey among Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mahomes-mccaffrey-among-players-of-the-month-0ap3000001061476 |access-date=October 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004050914/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001061476/article/mahomes-mccaffrey-among-players-of-the-month |url-status=live}} Mahomes dislocated his patella in week 7 against the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 17, 2019 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes suffers patella dislocation |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-suffers-patella-dislocation-0ap3000001066666 |access-date=October 21, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020075119/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001066666/article/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-suffers-patella-dislocation |url-status=live}} The following day, an MRI revealed no significant structural damage. He was initially expected to miss at least three weeks.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 18, 2019 |title=MRI confirms Patrick Mahomes out at least 3 weeks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mri-confirms-patrick-mahomes-out-at-least-3-weeks-0ap3000001066803 |access-date=October 21, 2019 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020220317/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001066803/article/mri-confirms-patrick-mahomes-out-at-least-3-weeks |url-status=live}} He returned two weeks later against the Tennessee Titans, throwing for 446 yards and three touchdowns, losing 35–32.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Titans rally, spoil Mahomes' return beating Chiefs 35–32 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127981 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215035214/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127981 |url-status=live}} Mahomes ran for a career-high 59 yards, but threw for a career-low (for games he finished) 182 yards in the Chiefs' week 11 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.{{Cite web |last=Beacham |first=Greg |date=November 19, 2019 |title=Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs hold off Chargers 24–17 in Mexico City |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2019/11/19/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-beat-chargers-mexico-city |access-date=November 19, 2019 |website=Boston.com |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=November 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191120192144/https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2019/11/19/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-beat-chargers-mexico-city |url-status=live}} In a week 16 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football, Mahomes celebrated by counting to 10 on his fingers, alluding to the fact that he was the 10th overall pick in the 2017 draft and that the Bears could have drafted him with the second pick instead of Mitchell Trubisky.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Mahomes throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Chiefs beat Bears 26–3 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127943 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223231647/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127943 |url-status=live}} He finished the season with 4,031 yards and 26 touchdowns with only five interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102002130/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live}} He helped lead the Chiefs to their second consecutive 12–4 record and first round bye, as well as their fourth consecutive division title.{{Cite web |last=Sweeney |first=Pete |date=December 8, 2019 |title=Final score: Chiefs clinch fourth straight division title with 23–16 win over Patriots |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/12/8/21001803/final-score-chiefs-clinch-fourth-straight-division-title-with-23-16-over-patriots |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Arrowhead Pride |language=en |archive-date=January 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101174413/https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/12/8/21001803/final-score-chiefs-clinch-fourth-straight-division-title-with-23-16-over-patriots |url-status=live}} He was selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, though he did not play due to his participation in Super Bowl LIV.{{Cite web |last=Dillon |first=John |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Mahomes, Kelce highlight six Chiefs named to AFC Pro Bowl squad |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/18/2020-afc-pro-bowl-kansas-city-chiefs-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222190932/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/18/2020-afc-pro-bowl-kansas-city-chiefs-list/ |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}

In the Divisional Round against the Houston Texans, the Chiefs faced a 24–0 deficit early in the second quarter. The Chiefs then went on a 51–7 run, including 41 unanswered points, to win 51–31. Mahomes threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for 53 yards.{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Chiefs rally from 24–0 hole to beat Texans 51–31 in playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131043 |access-date=January 12, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=March 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200306163825/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131043 |url-status=live}} In their second AFC Championship, facing the Titans, Mahomes threw for three touchdowns and rushed for a 27-yard touchdown, the second longest run of his career and longest in the playoffs. He sparked a comeback from 17–7 in the second quarter to a 35–24 victory.{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Mahomes' feet, arms, lift Chiefs to Super Bowl over Titans |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131044 |access-date=January 19, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222135813/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131044 |url-status=live}} The Chiefs made their first Super Bowl appearance since Super Bowl IV in 1970. In Super Bowl LIV, the Chiefs trailed 20–10 against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter with 8:53 remaining. It was their third straight game facing a 10+ point deficit. With just over 7 minutes to play, a successful 49ers challenge of a completed catch left the Chiefs facing 3rd and 15 on their own 35-yard-line. Mahomes asked his coaching staff to call the play Jet Chip Wasp, and successfully completed a deep pass to Tyreek Hill for 44 yards. This shifted momentum towards the Chiefs, who in the remaining minutes of the game went on a 21–0 run, securing their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years.{{Cite magazine |last=Gregory |first=Sean |date=January 20, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes Could Be Headed for NFL Icon Status at Super Bowl LIV |url=https://time.com/5768169/patrick-mahomes-super-bowl-liv/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604220209/https://time.com/5768169/patrick-mahomes-super-bowl-liv/ |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |access-date=January 20, 2020 |magazine=Time |language=en}} Mahomes threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns, with two interceptions, and rushed for another 29 yards and touchdown run and was named Super Bowl MVP.{{Cite web |date=February 2, 2020 |title=Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131047 |access-date=February 6, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308041457/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131047 |url-status=live}} He was the youngest quarterback and third-youngest player in NFL history to earn the award.{{Cite web |last=Middlehurst-Schwartz |first=Michael |date=February 3, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes wins Super Bowl MVP after leading Chiefs' wild comeback vs. 49ers |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2020/02/02/patrick-mahomes-named-super-bowl-mvp-kansas-city-chiefs/4626146002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920071207/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2020/02/02/patrick-mahomes-named-super-bowl-mvp-kansas-city-chiefs/4626146002/ |archive-date=September 20, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2020 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ledbetter |first=D. Orlando |date=February 3, 2020 |title=Mahomes becomes youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl MVP award |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/mahomes-become-youngest-player-win-the-super-bowl-mvp-award/imlyLhHJ1HIrYnAPAfbXdP/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=en |archive-date=February 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204163448/https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/mahomes-become-youngest-player-win-the-super-bowl-mvp-award/imlyLhHJ1HIrYnAPAfbXdP/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes also became the third African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl, joining Doug Williams and Russell Wilson.{{cite news |last=McEvoy |first=Colin |title=The Ultimate Sibling Rivalry: 8 Sets of Brothers Who Faced Off in Sports Championships |work=Biography |date=February 9, 2023 |url=https://www.biography.com/athletes/a42805051/brothers-who-have-faced-off-in-championships |access-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212152702/https://www.biography.com/athletes/a42805051/brothers-who-have-faced-off-in-championships |url-status=live}} He was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408124719/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2020-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live}}

{{see also|2020 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

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On April 30, 2020, the Chiefs picked up the fifth-year option on Mahomes's contract.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=April 30, 2020 |title=Report: Chiefs exercise fifth-year option of star QB Patrick Mahomes |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/30/kansas-city-chiefs-exercise-fifth-year-option-of-star-qb-patrick-mahomes/ |access-date=May 26, 2020 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606171223/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/30/kansas-city-chiefs-exercise-fifth-year-option-of-star-qb-patrick-mahomes/ |url-status=live}} On July 6, he signed a ten-year extension worth $477 million with an additional $26 million in potential bonuses for a total of $503 million. The contract extended through the 2031 season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=July 6, 2020 |title=Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes agree to 10-year, $503M extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-agree-to-10-year-contract-extension |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927103724/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-agree-to-10-year-contract-extension |url-status=live}} At the time of the signing, it was the largest contract in professional sports history, surpassing Mike Trout's 12-year, $426.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes tops Mike Trout for biggest contract in sports history |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29419738/patrick-mahomes-tops-mike-trout-biggest-contract-sports-history |access-date=July 7, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818142109/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29419738/patrick-mahomes-tops-mike-trout-biggest-contract-sports-history |url-status=live}} Mahomes became the first professional athlete to have a half-billion dollar contract.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=July 6, 2020 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes becomes first half-billion dollar player in sports history |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/07/06/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-first-half-billion-dollar-player-in-sports-history/ |access-date=July 7, 2020 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today |archive-date=July 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708014457/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/07/06/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-first-half-billion-dollar-player-in-sports-history/ |url-status=live}} Soccer players Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and baseball players Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto have since surpassed the contract amount.{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2021 |title=Scandal: Lionel Messi's contract with Barça for half a billion euros – World |url=https://darik.news/en/scandal-lionel-messis-contract-with-barca-for-half-a-billion-euros-world.html |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Darik.News/en |language=en-US |archive-date=November 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119032301/https://darik.news/en/scandal-lionel-messis-contract-with-barca-for-half-a-billion-euros-world.html |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last1=Brennan |first1=Feargal |title=Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr: Salary, contract details as star moves on from Man United |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-offer-salary-contract-man-united/j07nftskqnfqudolp3zpi2y0 |website=The Sporting News |date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=February 15, 2023 |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120233215/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-offer-salary-contract-man-united/j07nftskqnfqudolp3zpi2y0 |url-status=live}}

In the Chiefs' week 2 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Mahomes achieved his fourth fourth-quarter comeback. The Chiefs trailed 17–9 entering the fourth quarter before winning in overtime 23–20. The comeback was the NFL record sixth time he overcame a 10+ point deficit to win.{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2020 |title=Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220235 |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003101549/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220235 |url-status=live}} In a week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens, he threw for 385 passing yards, passing for four touchdowns and rushing for one. In the game, he became the fastest quarterback to surpass 10,000 career yards. It took him 34 games to eclipse Kurt Warner's mark.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 28, 2020 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes becomes fastest QB to 10K yards |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-becomes-fastest-qb-to-10k-yards |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002010759/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-becomes-fastest-qb-to-10k-yards |url-status=live}} He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 30, 2020 |title=Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-lead-players-of-the-week |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=September 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930150147/https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-russell-wilson-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-lead-players-of-the-week |url-status=live}} In week 8, he threw for 416 yards and five touchdowns in a 35–9 victory against the New York Jets.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010kan.htm |access-date=November 3, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103122816/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010kan.htm |url-status=live}} Mahomes was again named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 4, 2020 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-dalvin-cook-stephon-tuitt-bobby-wagner-players-of-week |access-date=November 7, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108090230/https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-dalvin-cook-stephon-tuitt-bobby-wagner-players-of-week |url-status=live}} In a week 9 victory over the Carolina Panthers, he threw for 372 passing yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080kan.htm |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115121822/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080kan.htm |url-status=live}} In week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 27–24 victory while throwing for 462 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 29th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011290tam.htm |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126062649/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011290tam.htm |url-status=live}} Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 4, 2020 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook lead Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-month-patrick-mahomes-dalvin-cook-tj-watt-cameron-jordan |access-date=December 6, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206110612/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-month-patrick-mahomes-dalvin-cook-tj-watt-cameron-jordan |url-status=live}} In 2020, Sports Illustrated named him one of their Sportspeople of the Year for his activism following the murder of George Floyd and his encouragement for people to vote in the 2020 presidential election.{{Cite magazine |date=December 6, 2020 |title=The Choice Behind SI's 2020 Sportsperson of the Year |url=https://www.si.com/sportsperson/2020/12/06/sportsperson-2020-james-stewart-mahomes-osaka-duvernay-tardif |access-date=December 16, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210205803/https://www.si.com/sportsperson/2020/12/06/sportsperson-2020-james-stewart-mahomes-osaka-duvernay-tardif |url-status=live}} In week 14, against the Miami Dolphins, he tied a career high with three interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins – December 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130mia.htm |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127111907/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130mia.htm |url-status=live}} Mahomes rested for week 17 after the Chiefs locked up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 30, 2020 |title=Chiefs to rest Patrick Mahomes in Week 17 vs. Chargers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-to-rest-patrick-mahomes-in-week-17-vs-chargers |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104114251/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-to-rest-patrick-mahomes-in-week-17-vs-chargers |url-status=live}} Mahomes finished the 2020 season with 4,740 passing yards, 38 touchdowns and six interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123203543/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2020 |url-status=live}} He was named to the Pro Bowl for his accomplishments in the 2020 season.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/probowl.htm |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627025942/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/probowl.htm |url-status=live}}

In the Divisional Round against the Cleveland Browns, Mahomes left the game in the third quarter after being tackled by Browns linebacker Mack Wilson. He was diagnosed with a concussion, and as per NFL rules he was unable to return.{{Cite news |last=Polacek |first=Scott |date=January 18, 2021 |title=Browns' Mack Wilson Talks Threats After Patrick Mahomes' Injury; Chiefs QB Responds |work=Bleacher Report |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10000439-browns-mack-wilson-talks-threats-after-patrick-mahomes-injury-chiefs-qb-responds |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119013227/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10000439-browns-mack-wilson-talks-threats-after-patrick-mahomes-injury-chiefs-qb-responds |archive-date=January 19, 2021}} The Chiefs would win the game 22–17 with backup quarterback Chad Henne. Later that week, Mahomes announced in a press conference that he had cleared concussion protocol, saying, "Everything has been good. I went through everything; three or four different doctors have said everything is looking good.'"{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2021 |title=Chiefs' Mahomes cleared to play in AFC championship |url=https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210122/sports/301229922 |access-date=January 25, 2021 |website=Daily Herald |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919230627/https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210122/sports/301229922 |url-status=live}}

In the AFC Championship in a highly anticipated matchup against the Buffalo Bills and their dual-threat quarterback Josh Allen, Mahomes threw for 325 yards and three touchdowns,{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs – January 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240kan.htm |access-date=January 31, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130150035/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240kan.htm |url-status=live}} while leading the Chiefs to a 38–24 victory and their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Mahomes became the youngest quarterback to start in three straight AFC Championships.{{Cite web |last=Reid |first=Jason |date=January 28, 2022 |title=Patrick Mahomes has an opportunity to join another exclusive club |url=https://andscape.com/features/patrick-mahomes-has-an-opportunity-to-join-another-exclusive-club/ |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=Andscape |language=en-US |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621005922/https://andscape.com/features/patrick-mahomes-has-an-opportunity-to-join-another-exclusive-club/ |url-status=live}} The Chiefs hosted the conference championship game for the NFL-record-tying third consecutive year, the other instance was during Andy Reid's tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=January 18, 2021 |title=Chiefs vs. Browns score: Despite Patrick Mahomes concussion, Kansas City reaches third straight AFC title game |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-browns-score-despite-patrick-mahomes-concussion-kansas-city-reaches-third-straight-afc-title-game/live/ |access-date=January 18, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122183852/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-browns-score-despite-patrick-mahomes-concussion-kansas-city-reaches-third-straight-afc-title-game/live/ |url-status=live}}

In Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes threw for 270 yards and two interceptions in the game as the Chiefs lost 31–9. It was his first double-digit loss in the NFL, and also the first time since he became the Chiefs starting quarterback that the offense did not score any touchdowns.{{Cite magazine |last=Coleman |first=Madeline |date=February 7, 2021 |title=Super Bowl Defeat Marks Mahomes's First NFL Loss by Multiple Scores |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/08/mahomes-super-bowl-lv-first-loss-multiple-scores |access-date=February 8, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=February 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208040822/https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/08/mahomes-super-bowl-lv-first-loss-multiple-scores |url-status=live}} The Buccaneers defense used two deep safeties to neutralize Mahomes's wide receiver targets.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=January 27, 2022 |title=Why Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill had to pivot this season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33145969/why-kansas-city-chiefs-receiver-tyreek-hill-had-pivot-season |access-date=January 31, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=January 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131042615/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33145969/why-kansas-city-chiefs-receiver-tyreek-hill-had-pivot-season |url-status=live}} The Chiefs' injury-ravaged offensive line was no match for the Buccaneers' pass rush defense, as Mahomes was pressured on a Super Bowl record 29 of 56 dropbacks while also being sacked three times and hit twice.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Charles |date=February 8, 2021 |title=The Chiefs' offensive line was completely overwhelmed and gave Patrick Mahomes no chance |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/02/the-chiefs-offensive-line-was-completely-overwhelmed-and-gave-patrick-mahomes-no-chance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125211607/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/02/the-chiefs-offensive-line-was-completely-overwhelmed-and-gave-patrick-mahomes-no-chance |archive-date=January 25, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |website=For The Win |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=February 8, 2021 |title=Patrick Mahomes ran nearly 500 yards before throwing or getting sacked |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-ran-nearly-500-yards-before-throwing |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124214319/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/08/patrick-mahomes-ran-nearly-500-yards-before-throwing/ |archive-date=January 24, 2022 |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} Despite the pressure, Mahomes still managed to throw several long accurate passes that were dropped by their intended targets resulting in incompletions: one fourth-quarter highlight showed Mahomes throwing a sidearm pass, despite being tripped by Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston, that ultimately hit the facemask of receiver Darrel Williams and was dropped.{{Cite magazine |last=Selbe |first=Nick |date=February 7, 2021 |title=Patrick Mahomes Wows With Acrobatic Incompletions |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/08/patrick-mahomes-incompletions-chiefs-buccaneers-super-bowl-lv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118191203/https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/08/patrick-mahomes-incompletions-chiefs-buccaneers-super-bowl-lv |archive-date=January 18, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}

Three days after the Super Bowl, Mahomes underwent surgery to repair a turf toe injury he suffered in the divisional round game against the Browns.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=February 10, 2021 |title=Patrick Mahomes underwent foot surgery Wednesday |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-underwent-foot-surgery-wednesday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224235320/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/10/patrick-mahomes-underwent-foot-surgery-wednesday/ |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} He was named as the top-ranked player in the NFL by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Jace |date=August 28, 2021 |title=Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes named top player in NFL by his peers for first time |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2021/08/28/nfl-top-100-players-2021-patrick-mahomes-top-spot/5639067001/ |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222190546/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2021/08/28/nfl-top-100-players-2021-patrick-mahomes-top-spot/5639067001/ |url-status=live}}

{{see also|2021 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

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On March 12, 2021, Mahomes restructured his contract to save the Chiefs $17 million in salary cap space.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=March 12, 2021 |title=Sources: Kansas City Chiefs to restructure QB Patrick Mahomes' contract, save $17M on salary cap |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31052482/sources-kansas-city-chiefs-restructure-qb-patrick-mahomes-contract-save-17m-salary-cap |access-date=September 16, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226214940/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31052482/sources-kansas-city-chiefs-restructure-qb-patrick-mahomes-contract-save-17m-salary-cap |url-status=live}}

In week 1, Mahomes had three passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and 337 yards in a 33–29 win over the Cleveland Browns, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 15, 2021 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Rams QB Matthew Stafford lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-rams-qb-matthew-stafford |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018011804/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-rams-qb-matthew-stafford |url-status=live}} In the Chiefs' week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he threw his first interception in the month of September of his career. The 36–35 setback marked Mahomes's first loss in the month of September in his career.{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=September 19, 2021 |title=Patrick Mahomes posts 1st career interception, loss in month of September |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-first-interception-september-ravens-nfl-025616172.html |access-date=September 29, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=September 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921024054/https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-first-interception-september-ravens-nfl-025616172.html |url-status=live}} In a week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Mahomes set career highs for rushing yards with 61 and passing attempts with 54. The 38–20 loss was only his second loss by double digits in his career and his first in the regular season.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=October 11, 2021 |title=Kansas City Chiefs take it on the chin vs. Buffalo Bills in prime-time: some takeaways |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article254872732.html |access-date=January 27, 2022 |website=KansasCity.com |archive-date=October 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012000112/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article254872732.html |url-status=live}} Two weeks later, the Chiefs lost to the Tennessee Titans 27–3. The Chiefs' three points were the fewest points a Mahomes-led team scored since he became the starter. It was his sixth consecutive game with an interception, the longest streak of his career. He had two fumbles in the second half which gave him the most turnovers he has had in a season only seven games into the season.{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2021 |title=Titans start fast, simply dominate Mahomes, Chiefs 27–3 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326429 |access-date=October 13, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226214941/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326429 |url-status=live}} In the Chiefs' week 9 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Mahomes threw for 166 yards, which was a career low in games he finished. By not throwing an interception for the first time since week 1, he ended a career worst streak of six consecutive games throwing an interception.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2021 |title=Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13–7 in defensive slugfest |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326461 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121054614/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401326461 |url-status=live}} Mahomes bounced back the following week in a 41–14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, where he threw for 406 yards and five touchdowns, an NFL record-tying third game throwing for at least 400 yards and five touchdowns. He joined Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Peyton Manning as quarterbacks that accomplished the feat.{{Cite web |last=Vousoughian |first=Farzin |date=November 15, 2021 |title=KC Chiefs vs. Raiders: Patrick Mahomes has historic night in Vegas |url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2021/11/15/patrick-mahomes-historic-night-vegas-raiders-chiefs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116230942/https://arrowheadaddict.com/2021/11/15/patrick-mahomes-historic-night-vegas-raiders-chiefs/ |archive-date=November 16, 2021 |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Arrowhead Addict|publisher=FanSided}} In the Chiefs' week 15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, he threw for 410 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winning 34-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Travis Kelce.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 17, 2021 |title=Patrick Mahomes on connection with Travis Kelce to close a classic: 'That was a special moment' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-on-connection-with-travis-kelce-to-close-a-classic-that-was-a-sp |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182714/https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-on-connection-with-travis-kelce-to-close-a-classic-that-was-a-sp |url-status=live}} It was his seventh 400-yard game of his career. He finished the regular season with 4,839 yards, 37 touchdowns, 13 interceptions (a career high), and a 98.5 quarterback rating (a career low for a full season).{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514054340/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2021/ |url-status=live}} The Chiefs finished the season 12–5, as well as securing their sixth consecutive AFC West title.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/index.htm |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130193824/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/index.htm |url-status=live}} He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for the 2021 season.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/probowl.htm |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205218/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/probowl.htm |url-status=live}}

The Chiefs hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round, the first time he participated at that stage of the playoffs. Mahomes threw for 404 yards, five touchdowns, and an interception in the 42–21 win.{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=January 16, 2022 |title=Patrick Mahomes shines as Chiefs beat Steelers in what was likely Ben Roethlisberger's final game |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-shines-as-chiefs-beat-steelers-in-what-was-likely-ben-roethlisbergers-final-game-041622634.html |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=January 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117042334/https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-shines-as-chiefs-beat-steelers-in-what-was-likely-ben-roethlisbergers-final-game-041622634.html |url-status=live}} His 404 passing yards set a franchise record for passing yards in a playoff game.{{Cite web |last=Roesch |first=Wesley |date=January 17, 2022 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes made NFL, franchise history vs. Steelers |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-made-064733166.html |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=Yahoo.com |archive-date=January 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117161604/https://sports.yahoo.com/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-made-064733166.html |url-status=live}} In the Divisional Round against the Bills, Mahomes recorded 378 passing yards and three passing touchdowns to go along with 69 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown during the 42–36 overtime win.{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Martin |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Best NFL playoff game ever? Chiefs, Bills make case |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/best-nfl-playoff-game-ever-chiefs-bills-make-case-in-epic |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=FoxSports.com |language=en |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421003825/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/best-nfl-playoff-game-ever-chiefs-bills-make-case-in-epic |url-status=live}} In the final seconds of regulation, Andy Reid gave Mahomes a motivational talk and told him to be "The Grim Reaper".{{Cite web |last=Brady |first=Erik |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Erik Brady: The Bills' luck ran out when the game clock struck 13 |url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/erik-brady-the-bills-luck-ran-out-when-the-game-clock-struck-13/article_7fe50d6a-7d30-11ec-bd6f-cf6a65b3512d.html |access-date=January 26, 2022 |publisher=The Buffalo News |language=en |archive-date=January 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124170421/https://buffalonews.com/news/local/erik-brady-the-bills-luck-ran-out-when-the-game-clock-struck-13/article_7fe50d6a-7d30-11ec-bd6f-cf6a65b3512d.html |url-status=live}} After the two-minute warning and in overtime alone, he threw for 177 yards.{{Cite web |last=Werner |first=Barry |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce puts Chiefs in AFC Championship game |url=https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/01/23/patrick-mahomes-to-travis-kelce-puts-chiefslls-in-afc-championship-game/ |access-date=September 19, 2023 |website=Touchdown Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928235051/https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/01/23/patrick-mahomes-to-travis-kelce-puts-chiefslls-in-afc-championship-game/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Mahomes lifts Chiefs past Allen's Bills in seesawing overtime thriller |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2022/01/24/425431/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-outlast-josh-allen-led-bills-in-overtime-thriller/ |access-date=September 19, 2023 |website=Business World |publisher=Reuters |language=en |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928235052/https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2022/01/24/425431/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-outlast-josh-allen-led-bills-in-overtime-thriller/ |url-status=live}} The game was immediately regarded as one of the greatest playoff games of all time.{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Where does Bills vs. Chiefs playoff thriller rank among best-ever NFL playoff games? |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chiefs-bills-best-nfl-playoff-games/azqjswdm786l1eesouii19lla |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en |archive-date=January 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124190222/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chiefs-bills-best-nfl-playoff-games/azqjswdm786l1eesouii19lla |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Ranking 12 greatest NFL playoff games of all-time: Chiefs' epic OT win over Bills among best ever |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-12-greatest-nfl-playoff-games-of-all-time-chiefs-epic-ot-win-over-bills-among-best-ever/ |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=January 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124133220/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-12-greatest-nfl-playoff-games-of-all-time-chiefs-epic-ot-win-over-bills-among-best-ever/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Was the Bills-Chiefs thriller a top-10 all-time NFL game? Was it top 5? |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/was-the-bills-chiefs-thriller-a-top-10-all-time-nfl-game-was-it-top-5-153038703.html |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=January 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124154018/https://sports.yahoo.com/was-the-bills-chiefs-thriller-a-top-10-all-time-nfl-game-was-it-top-5-153038703.html |url-status=live}} In the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Mahomes threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions, including one in overtime in the 27–24 loss.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=January 31, 2022 |title=Chiefs vs. Bengals score: Cincinnati advances to Super Bowl 56 with overtime win sparked by second-half rally |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-bengals-score-cincinnati-advances-to-super-bowl-lvi-with-overtime-win-sparked-by-second-half-rally/live/ |access-date=January 30, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130234928/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-bengals-score-cincinnati-advances-to-super-bowl-lvi-with-overtime-win-sparked-by-second-half-rally/live/ |url-status=live}} He was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213101426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2022-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live}}

{{see also|2022 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

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In Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns in the Chiefs' 44–21 victory, his sixth 5+ touchdown game. He also had a quarterback rating of 144.2, the third highest of his career and his best since 2020.{{Cite web |last=McCarriston |first=Shanna |date=September 12, 2022 |title=Chiefs vs. Cardinals score, takeaways: Patrick Mahomes throws five TD passes as Kansas City dominates |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-cardinals-score-takeaways-patrick-mahomes-throws-five-td-passes-as-kansas-city-dominates/live/amp/ |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=www.cbssports.com |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213031941/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-cardinals-score-takeaways-patrick-mahomes-throws-five-td-passes-as-kansas-city-dominates/live/amp/ |url-status=live}} He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 1 performance.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 14, 2022 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Giants RB Saquon Barkley lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-1-patrick-mahomes-saquon-barkley |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=September 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914125306/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-1-patrick-mahomes-saquon-barkley |url-status=live}} In Week 4, Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns in a 41–31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors of the season.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 5, 2022 |title=Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-4-geno-smith-patrick-mahomes |access-date=October 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005130627/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-4-geno-smith-patrick-mahomes |url-status=live}} In Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers, Mahomes threw for 423 yards and three touchdowns in the 44–23 victory, his seventh career 400-yard game.{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2022 |title=Patrick Mahomes' 3 TDs lead Chiefs past 49ers 44–23 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401437802 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106075905/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401437802 |url-status=live}} In Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans, Mahomes set single-game franchise records for pass completions (43){{Cite web |title=NFL Passes Completed Single Game Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_cmp_single_game.htm |access-date=November 7, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824190204/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_cmp_single_game.htm |url-status=live}} and pass attempts (68) in a single game.{{Cite web |title=NFL Pass Attempts Single Game Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_att_single_game.htm |access-date=November 7, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005193938/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_att_single_game.htm |url-status=live}} In that game, which was only his 71st career start, he broke the NFL record for passing yards in a quarterback's first 75 career starts with 21,596.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=November 7, 2022 |title=Patrick Mahomes breaks NFL record for most passing yards through 75 starts in only 71 starts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/06/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-most-passing-yards-through-75-career-starts-only-71-starts/ |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=USAToday.com |archive-date=April 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401232414/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/06/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-most-passing-yards-through-75-career-starts-only-71-starts/ |url-status=live}} The following week, his 72nd start, he would break the record for passing touchdowns in a quarterback's first 75 starts with 176.{{Cite web |last=Bush |first=Jared |date=November 13, 2022 |title=Mahomes sets record for most TD's in a QB's first 75 starts |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/mahomes-sets-record-for-most-tds-in-a-players-first-75-starts/ |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=Fox4KC.com |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114003804/https://fox4kc.com/sports/mahomes-sets-record-for-most-tds-in-a-players-first-75-starts/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 1, 2022 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Vikings WR Justin Jefferson among November Players of the Month |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-month-november-2022-patrick-mahomes-justin-jefferson |access-date=December 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201135749/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-month-november-2022-patrick-mahomes-justin-jefferson |url-status=live}} In the Chiefs' week 15 game against the Houston Texans, Mahomes ran for his 12th career rushing touchdown, setting a franchise record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=December 18, 2022 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes makes franchise history in Week 15 win vs. Texans |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/18/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-franchise-history-completion-percentage-rushing-touchdowns/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602055138/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/18/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-franchise-history-completion-percentage-rushing-touchdowns/ |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |access-date=December 21, 2022 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today}} He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl for the season.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=December 21, 2022 |title=Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce among seven Chiefs players selected for 2023 Pro Bowl |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article270310797.html |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=The Kansas City Star |archive-date=October 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012000100/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article270310797.html |url-status=live}} Mahomes reached 5,000 passing yards on the season in a Week 17 win against the Denver Broncos for the second time in his career.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=January 1, 2023 |access-date=January 1, 2023 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes becomes third player with multiple 5K passing seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-becomes-third-player-with-multiple-5k-passing-seasons |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511081332/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-becomes-third-player-with-multiple-5k-passing-seasons |url-status=live}} He set the NFL record for most total yards in a season by a quarterback (combined passing and rushing) with 5,608.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes passes Drew Brees for most total yards in a season in NFL history |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-passes-drew-brees-for-most-total-yards-in-a-season-in-nfl-history/ |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202161056/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-passes-drew-brees-for-most-total-yards-in-a-season-in-nfl-history/ |url-status=live}} He also broke his own Chiefs' franchise record for passing yards in a season with 5,250.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sets NFL record for most single season offensive yards |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/07/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-most-single-season-offensive-yards-in-nfl-history/ |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=Chiefs Wire |language=en-US |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602114859/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/07/kansas-city-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-most-single-season-offensive-yards-in-nfl-history/ |url-status=live}}

With the number 1 seed in the AFC, the Chiefs earned a bye week in the first round of the playoffs.{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Tod |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Chiefs earn AFC's top seed, 1st-round postseason bye with Week 18 win |url=https://www.kshb.com/sports/chiefs-earn-afcs-top-seed-1st-round-postseason-bye-with-week-18-win |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=KSHB 41 Kansas City News |language=en |archive-date=June 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609082639/https://www.kshb.com/sports/chiefs-earn-afcs-top-seed-1st-round-postseason-bye-with-week-18-win |url-status=live}} In the Chiefs' Divisional Round victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, a high ankle sprain sidelined Mahomes for much of the first half, but he returned to the game in the second half helping lead the Chiefs to victory.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35524817/patrick-mahomes-says-ready-go-afc-title-game |title=Patrick Mahomes says he's 'ready to go' for AFC title game |last=Teicher |first=Adam |website=ESPN.com |date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=January 25, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516082723/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35524817/patrick-mahomes-says-ready-go-afc-title-game |url-status=live}} In the AFC Championship game, the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, ending a three-game losing streak (including playoffs) to the team, to advance to their third Super Bowl in four seasons.{{Cite web |last1=Teicher |first1=Adam |last2=Baby |first2=Ben |date=January 30, 2023 |title=Patrick Mahomes plays through ankle sprain, leads Chiefs to third Super Bowl in four years |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35554353/patrick-mahomes-plays-ankle-sprain-leads-chiefs-third-super-bowl-four-years |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430085721/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35554353/patrick-mahomes-plays-ankle-sprain-leads-chiefs-third-super-bowl-four-years |url-status=live}} Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Mahomes re-aggravated his ankle late in the second quarter as the Chiefs went into halftime trailing by 10. However, Mahomes stayed in the game and led Kansas City to a touchdown on their first three drives of the second half, leading the Chiefs to a 38–35 win over the Eagles.{{Cite web |last1=Gardner |first1=Steve |last2=Deen |first2=Safid |last3=Bumbaca |first3=Chris |date=February 12, 2023 |title=Super Bowl 57 final score: Chiefs top Eagles 38–35 thanks to late-game magic from Mahomes |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2023/02/12/super-bowl-2023-live-updates-chiefs-eagles/11218626002/ |access-date=February 13, 2023 |website=USA Today |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516141136/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2023/02/12/super-bowl-2023-live-updates-chiefs-eagles/11218626002/ |url-status=live}} He was awarded his second career Super Bowl MVP for his efforts. Mahomes also finished the season as the Most Valuable Player, and was the league leader in both passing yards and passing touchdowns, becoming the first player in NFL history to achieve all four feats in a season.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/super-bowl-57-news-patrick-mahomes-unprecedented-record-tom-brady |title=Patrick Mahomes sets unprecedented record not even Tom Brady matched |website=ClutchPoints |last=McKinstry |first=Tristin |date=February 12, 2023 |access-date=February 12, 2023 |archive-date=March 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319162848/https://clutchpoints.com/super-bowl-57-news-patrick-mahomes-unprecedented-record-tom-brady |url-status=live}} He also joined Tom Brady and Joe Montana as the only quarterbacks to win multiple regular season and Super Bowl MVPs.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=February 13, 2023 |title=Ranking QBs with two or more Super Bowl wins: Patrick Mahomes now stands alongside Tom Brady, Joe Montana |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-qbs-with-two-or-more-super-bowl-wins-patrick-mahomes-now-stands-alongside-tom-brady-joe-montana/ |access-date=February 13, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507152159/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-qbs-with-two-or-more-super-bowl-wins-patrick-mahomes-now-stands-alongside-tom-brady-joe-montana/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes was ranked as the top player in the NFL by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.{{Cite web |last=Reineking |first=Jim |date=August 7, 2023 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes named No. 1 in NFL's 'Top 100 Players of 2023' countdown |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/07/nfl-top-100-players-of-2023-patrick-mahomes-is-ranked-no-1/70547041007/ |access-date=January 24, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=January 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124015556/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/07/nfl-top-100-players-of-2023-patrick-mahomes-is-ranked-no-1/70547041007/ |url-status=live}}

{{see also|2023 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

File:Patrick Mahomes, President Biden, and Travis Kelce.jpg with President Joe Biden at the White House after winning Super Bowl LVII]]

On September 18, 2023, the Chiefs and Mahomes agreed to restructure his contract, giving him $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most money in NFL history over a four-season span.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=September 18, 2023 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gets historic payday with restructuring |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38432601/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-gets-historic-payday-restructuring |access-date=September 18, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=September 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918205920/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38432601/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-gets-historic-payday-restructuring |url-status=live}} In Week 4 against the Jets, Mahomes passed for his 200th career touchdown, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to reach that milestone, having done so in just his 84th start. His 51 rushing yards in the game also allowed him to break Alex Smith's franchise record for most career rushing yards by a quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 1, 2023 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reaches 200 career TD passes faster than any QB in history |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-reaches-200-career-td-passes-faster-than-any-qb-in-histor |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002225222/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-reaches-200-career-td-passes-faster-than-any-qb-in-histor |url-status=live}} After defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5, Mahomes became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to defeat all other 31 teams besides their own.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=October 9, 2023 |title=Patrick Mahomes becomes youngest QB to beat all 31 other teams |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-becomes-youngest-qb-to-beat-all-31-other-teams |access-date=October 17, 2023 |website=NBCSports.com |archive-date=October 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009132355/https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-becomes-youngest-qb-to-beat-all-31-other-teams |url-status=live}} In Week 12, Mahomes was 27-of-34 for 298 yards and two touchdowns to overcome a 14-point deficit in a 31–17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 29, 2023 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Rams RB Kyren Williams highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-rams-rb-kyren-williams-highlight-players-of-the-week |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211234743/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-rams-rb-kyren-williams-highlight-players-of-the-week |url-status=live}}

Despite meeting these milestones, Mahomes had his worst statistical season to that point in several categories, including yards per attempt (7.0), passing yards per game (261.4), interceptions (14), and passer rating (92.6).{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=January 6, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes finishes with the worst statistical season of his career |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-finishes-with-the-worst-statistical-season-of-his-career |access-date=January 7, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107071524/https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-finishes-with-the-worst-statistical-season-of-his-career |url-status=live}} His receivers struggled at several points throughout the season;{{Cite magazine |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=December 10, 2023 |title=The Chiefs' Receiver Problem Is Now an Emergency |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/12/11/chiefs-wide-receivers-emergency-patrick-mahomes-toney |access-date=January 7, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107071524/https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/12/11/chiefs-wide-receivers-emergency-patrick-mahomes-toney |url-status=live}} going into Week 18, they led the league in dropped passes. Despite this, Mahomes set a career-high in completion percentage with 67.2%.{{Cite web |last=D'Andrea |first=Christian |date=December 11, 2023 |title=All the ways Chiefs receivers have let down Patrick Mahomes in 2023 |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/chiefs-receivers-let-down-patrick-mahomes-drops-kadarius-toney-travis-kelce |access-date=January 7, 2024 |website=For The Win |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107071525/https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/chiefs-receivers-let-down-patrick-mahomes-drops-kadarius-toney-travis-kelce |url-status=live}} Mahomes was notably fined $50,000 for publicly criticizing the referees of the Chiefs' game against the Buffalo Bills, in which they lost 20–17 after a go-ahead touchdown by receiver Kadarius Toney was negated due to Toney lining up offsides.{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2023 |title=NFL fines Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes for critical comments of officials following loss to Bills |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-fines-andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-for-critical-comments-of-officials-following |access-date=January 7, 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107071524/https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-fines-andy-reid-patrick-mahomes-for-critical-comments-of-officials-following |url-status=live}} Mahomes ranted as he greeted Josh Allen after the game, saying "Fucking terrible. Fucking worst call I've ever fucking seen."{{Cite web |last=de Artola |first=Alicia |date=December 11, 2023 |title=WATCH: Patrick Mahomes throws helmet during sideline tantrum after losing to Bills |url=https://fansided.com/posts/patrick-mahomes-throws-helmet-during-sideline-tantrum-after-losing-to-bills-01hhb567cqvt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201163406/https://fansided.com/posts/patrick-mahomes-throws-helmet-during-sideline-tantrum-after-losing-to-bills-01hhb567cqvt |archive-date=February 1, 2024 |access-date=February 1, 2024 |website=FanSided |language=en-US}} In spite of these struggles, the Chiefs once again won the division, resulting in Mahomes and several other starters resting in the final game of the season.{{Cite web |last=McCarriston |first=Shanna |date=January 3, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes among Chiefs starters who will sit Week 18 vs. Chargers with playoff seed already locked in |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-among-chiefs-starters-who-will-sit-week-18-vs-chargers-with-playoff-seed-already-locked-in/ |access-date=January 7, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=January 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107071524/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-among-chiefs-starters-who-will-sit-week-18-vs-chargers-with-playoff-seed-already-locked-in/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes earned his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.{{cite web | last=Swartz | first=Gabe | title=Five Chiefs selected to Pro Bowl, five others named alternates | website=KCTV5| date=2024-01-04 | url=https://www.kctv5.com/2024/01/04/five-chiefs-selected-pro-bowl/ | access-date=2025-01-15}}

The Chiefs' playoff run began with a commanding 26–7 win over the Miami Dolphins at home in subzero temperatures in the wild card round.{{cite web | last1=Deitsch | first1=Richard | last2=Taylor | first2=Nate | last3=Holder | first3=Larry | last4=Keefer | first4=Zak | title=Chiefs handle frigid conditions to outlast Dolphins in AFC wild-card matchup: What's next for Miami? | website=The New York Times | date=2024-01-14 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5199492/2024/01/13/dolphins-chiefs-wild-card-results/ | access-date=2025-01-15}} The next week, Mahomes played his first career road playoff game, scoring a narrow 27–24 win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round.{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=January 22, 2024 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes relished first road playoff game of career 'It's you versus everybody |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-relished-first-road-playoff-win-of-career-it-s-you-versus-everybody |access-date=March 9, 2024 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309165009/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-relished-first-road-playoff-win-of-career-it-s-you-versus-everybody |url-status=live}} This win gave the Chiefs their sixth consecutive AFC Championship Game, the second-most consecutive conference championship games for a franchise of all time (the most is held by the New England Patriots with 8).{{Cite web |last=Hills |first=Connor |date=January 22, 2024 |title=Chiefs headed to sixth-straight AFC Title Game after Bills miss out on win in Buffalo |url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/chiefs-bills-playoffs-divisional-round-game-update/46478860 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=KMBC |language=en |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122021238/https://www.kmbc.com/article/chiefs-bills-playoffs-divisional-round-game-update/46478860 |url-status=live}} Against the Bills, Mahomes, along with tight end Travis Kelce, broke the record for most career touchdowns (16) in the playoffs for a quarterback/receiver duo.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=January 21, 2024 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce pass Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski for most playoff TDs by QB-receiver combo |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-match-tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-for-most-playoff-tds-by-qb-receiver-combo |access-date=January 23, 2024 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122210314/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-match-tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-for-most-playoff-tds-by-qb-receiver-combo |url-status=live}} Mahomes then led the Chiefs to a win on the road against the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship to advance to Super Bowl LVIII, marking Mahomes's fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons.{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=January 29, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl record: How Chiefs QB compares to Tom Brady, other legends with fourth trip by age 28 |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-super-bowl-record-tom-brady/a18baee34b9a82c223c8b3cd |access-date=February 2, 2024 |website=Sporting News |archive-date=January 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130121855/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-super-bowl-record-tom-brady/a18baee34b9a82c223c8b3cd |url-status=live}} The win marked Mahomes's 14th career playoff win, tying Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, and Peyton Manning for third place in quarterback playoff wins.{{Cite web |last=Swartz |first=Gabe |date=January 28, 2024 |title=What another AFC title means for Patrick Mahomes' legacy |url=https://www.kctv5.com/2024/01/29/what-another-afc-title-means-patrick-mahomes-legacy/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=kctv5.com |archive-date=January 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129041758/https://www.kctv5.com/2024/01/29/what-another-afc-title-means-patrick-mahomes-legacy/ |url-status=live}} In the Super Bowl, Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 333 yards with two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime to Mecole Hardman, as the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in just the second Super Bowl in history to go to overtime.{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=February 11, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes wins Super Bowl MVP for third time |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39509440/patrick-mahomes-wins-super-bowl-mvp-third |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214151742/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39509440/patrick-mahomes-wins-super-bowl-mvp-third |url-status=live}} Kansas City became the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots nineteen years earlier and Mahomes became the third player with three Super Bowl MVPs.{{Cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=Tyler |last2=Dubin |first2=Jared |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Super Bowl 2024, Chiefs vs. 49ers score: Patrick Mahomes leads OT comeback as K.C. wins back-to-back titles |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2024-chiefs-vs-49ers-score-patrick-mahomes-leads-ot-comeback-as-k-c-wins-back-to-back-titles/live/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=February 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212035840/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2024-chiefs-vs-49ers-score-patrick-mahomes-leads-ot-comeback-as-k-c-wins-back-to-back-titles/live/ |url-status=live}} With his victory in the Super Bowl, Mahomes earned his 15th postseason victory, moving into sole possession of third-most in NFL history, only behind Joe Montana and Tom Brady.{{Cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes Moves Past Terry Bradshaw For Third-Most All-Time Postseason Wins |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2024/02/patrick-mahomes-moves-past-terry-bradshaw-for-third-most-all-time-postseason-wins/ |access-date=May 20, 2024 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}} He was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.{{cite web |last=Brisco |first=Joshua |title=NFL World Reacts to Shocking No. 4 Ranking for Patrick Mahomes in NFL Top 100 |website=Kansas City Chiefs On SI |date=August 3, 2024 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/nfl-world-reacts-to-shocking-no-4-ranking-for-patrick-mahomes-in-nfl-top-100 |access-date=August 21, 2024}}

{{see also|2024 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

File:Buccaneers at Chiefs (54134203669).jpg during a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024]]

Mahomes and the Chiefs entered the 2024 season looking to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowl championships.{{Cite web |last=Merrill |first=Elizabeth |date=September 5, 2024 |title=KC Chiefs begin quest for historic Super Bowl three-peat |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41096577/kansas-city-chiefs-super-bowl-three-peat |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}} In the NFL Kickoff Game against the Ravens, Mahomes passed Len Dawson as the Chiefs' all-time passing yards leader in a 27–20 win.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=September 5, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes passes Len Dawson as Chiefs' passing leader |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41142029/patrick-mahomes-passes-len-dawson-chiefs-passing-leader |access-date=September 5, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}} In Week 3, Mahomes won his 77th regular season start in a victory against the Atlanta Falcons. With the win, Mahomes passed Tom Brady and Roger Staubach for most victories by a quarterback through their first 100 starts.{{Cite web |last=Bush |first=Jared |date=September 22, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes sets record for wins by a QB through 1st 100 starts |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-sets-record-wins-035644667.html |access-date=October 6, 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} In Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Mahomes reached 30,000 career passing yards, doing so in just 103 regular season games. This was faster than any other quarterback in NFL history, surpassing the previous record of 109 games set by Matthew Stafford.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-secures-new-nfl-record-after-reaching-30000-yard-mark |title=Patrick Mahomes secures new NFL record after reaching 30,000-yard mark |website=ClutchPoints |last=Silverman |first=Steve |date=October 27, 2024 |access-date=October 27, 2024}} Mahomes helped lead the Chiefs to a 9–0 start, tying the best start to a season in franchise history.{{cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |title=Unconventionally undefeated? All the strange -- and lucky -- ways the Chiefs have gotten here |website=ESPN.com |date=November 14, 2024 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42369807/kansas-city-chiefs-undefeated-9-0-buffalo-bills |access-date=November 25, 2024}} In Week 11, the team suffered their first setback with a 30–21 loss to the Buffalo Bills.{{cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |title=Chiefs Fall to Buffalo, 30-21, for First Loss of the Season |website=Kansas City Chiefs |date=November 18, 2024 |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-fall-to-buffalo-30-21-for-first-loss-of-the-season#:~:text=The%20Kansas%20City%20Chiefs%20fell,a%20chip%2Dshot%20field%20goal. |access-date=November 25, 2024}} In Week 14, Mahomes helped lead the Chiefs to a ninth consecutive AFC West title with a 19–17 win over the Chargers.{{cite web | last=Gordon | first=Grant | title=Chiefs win ninth consecutive AFC West title after win over Chargers | website=NFL.com | date=December 9, 2024 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-clinch-afc-west-ninth-consecutive-season-win-chargers | access-date=January 1, 2025}} With a 29–10 win over the Steelers in Week 17, Mahomes and the Chiefs clinched the top overall seed in the AFC for the postseason.{{cite web | last=Gonzales | first=Christian | title=Chiefs clinch AFC's No. 1 seed with Christmas win over Steelers | website=NFL.com | date=December 25, 2024 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-clinch-afc-no-1-seed-home-field-advantage-christmas-win-steelers | access-date=January 1, 2025}} The win marked the 15th regular season victory for the Chiefs, setting a new franchise single-season record.{{cite web | last1=Sterling | first1=Wayne | last2=Lev | first2=Jacob | title=Chiefs secure No. 1 seed in AFC with franchise-record 15th win; Lamar Jackson makes history in Ravens rout on Christmas Day | website=CNN | date=December 26, 2024 | url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/25/sport/chiefs-ravens-win-christmas-day-spt/index.html | access-date=January 1, 2025}} With playoff seeding locked up, Mahomes and other Chiefs starters rested in Week 18. In the 2024 season, Mahomes finished with 3,928 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and 11 interceptions to go with 58 carries for 307 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} It was his first season as a starter without 4,000 passing yards or a Pro Bowl selection.{{cite news |last1=Dajani |first1=Jordan |title=2025 Pro Bowl rosters: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes misses initial cut for first time in six years |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-pro-bowl-rosters-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-misses-initial-cut-for-first-time-in-six-years/amp/ |access-date=January 18, 2025 |work=CBS Sports |date=January 2, 2025}}

In the Divisional Round, Mahomes helped lead the Chiefs to a 23–14 victory over the Houston Texans.{{cite web | last=Skretta | first=Dave | title=Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip | website=AP News | date=2025-01-19 | url=https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-score-mahomes-nfl-playoffs-67b6cca111cfa36594f8527b8758fc01 | access-date=2025-01-21}} In the AFC Championship against the Bills, Mahomes scored two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown, leading the Chiefs to a 32–29 win and becoming the first back-to-back defending champions to return to the Super Bowl.{{cite news |last=Schwab |first=Frank |title=Bills-Chiefs: Deal with it, America. Patrick Mahomes, KC defeat Buffalo to win AFC title and maintain shot at Super Bowl 3-peat |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/bills-chiefs-deal-with-it-america-patrick-mahomes-kc-defeat-buffalo-to-win-afc-title-and-maintain-shot-at-super-bowl-3-peat-223053218.html |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=January 26, 2025}}{{cite news |title=Chiefs' quest for a three-peat continues in NFL playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39527333/repeat-super-bowl-champions-fared-next-season |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=ESPN |date=January 18, 2025}} The victory also moved Mahomes to second all-time in playoff wins among quarterbacks, behind Tom Brady.{{cite news |title=Mahomes returns to Super Bowl for fifth time |url=https://texastech.com/news/2025/1/26/football-mahomes-returns-to-super-bowl-for-fifth-time |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=TexasTech.com |date=January 26, 2025}} In a rematch of Super Bowl LVII against the Eagles, Mahomes struggled mightily, throwing for 33 yards, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and a passer rating of 10.7 in the first half. The Chiefs trailed 34–0 and did not cross midfield until late in the third quarter.{{cite web | last=Baer | first=Jack | title=Super Bowl: Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean scores pick 6 on his 22nd birthday | website=Yahoo Sports | date=2025-02-10 | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-eagles-rookie-cooper-dejean-scores-pick-6-on-his-22nd-birthday-004755398.html | access-date=2025-02-10}}{{cite web | last=Jovanovski | first=Jack | title='No place to go': Mahomes crumbles in Super Bowl 'nightmare' as NFL reacts to 25-year low | website=Fox Sports | date=2025-02-10 | url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nfl/super-bowl-2025-patrick-mahomes-worst-performance-in-first-half-philadelphia-eagles-dominating-kansas-city-chiefs-super-bowl-lix-59/news-story/d301795ebba705203dc0596b2a0e41c5 | access-date=2025-02-10}} Mahomes put up most of his positive statistics after the game was out of reach, finishing with 257 yards, three touchdowns, three turnovers, and a career-high six sacks as the Chiefs lost 40–22.{{cite news |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' numbers in Super Bowl collapse |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43772868/nfl-super-bowl-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-eagles-sacks-interceptions |access-date=February 10, 2025 |work=ESPN |date=February 9, 2025}}{{cite web | last=Davenport | first=Gary | title=Patrick Mahomes' Legacy Doesn't Compare to Tom Brady After Super Bowl LIX Rout | website=Bleacher Report | date=1970-01-01 | url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10154277-patrick-mahomes-legacy-doesnt-compare-to-tom-brady-after-super-bowl-lix-rout | access-date=2025-02-18}}

• Consecutive 300-plus passing yard games: 8 (tied){{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=November 4, 2018 |title=Patrick Mahomes hits 300 passing yards for eighth straight game |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/04/patrick-mahomes-hits-300-passing-yards-for-eighth-straight-game/ |access-date=January 24, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |archive-date=July 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711210505/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/04/patrick-mahomes-hits-300-passing-yards-for-eighth-straight-game/ |url-status=live}}
• Consecutive double digit deficits overcome including playoffs: 6
• Fastest to 10,000 career passing yards: 34 games
• Fastest to 25,000 career passing yards: 83 games{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=September 25, 2023 |title=Mahomes becomes fastest to 25,000 career yards |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38485342/patrick-mahomes-reaches-25000-career-passing-yards-win |access-date=September 25, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925023033/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38485342/patrick-mahomes-reaches-25000-career-passing-yards-win |url-status=live}}
• Fastest to 30,000 career passing yards: 103 regular season games
• Fastest to 100 career passing touchdowns: 40 games{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes passes Dan Marino as fastest to 100 passing TDs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30280554/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-passes-dan-marino-fastest-100-passing-tds |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210052813/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30280554/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-passes-dan-marino-fastest-100-passing-tds |url-status=live}}
• Fastest to 200 career passing touchdowns: 84 games{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes sets the NFL record for the fastest to reach 200 TD passes |url=https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-200-touchdown-passes-19a81d6761a2b0919b5e5fd141186c77 |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=October 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004205525/https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-200-touchdown-passes-19a81d6761a2b0919b5e5fd141186c77 |url-status=live}}
• Fastest to 300 career passing touchdowns: 128 games{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=December 15, 2024 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes suffers ankle injury vs. Browns |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nfl/story/_/id/42989154/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-suffers-ankle-injury-vs-browns |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=ESPN.com}}
• Career passing yards per game (minimum 1,500 attempts): 296.1
• Passing yards in a player's first 50 games: 15,348{{Cite web |last=Kerr, Jeff |date=September 13, 2021 |title=Patrick Mahomes shatters Dan Marino and Kurt Warner records, and he's got three games to spare |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-shatters-dan-marino-and-kurt-warner-records-and-hes-got-three-games-to-spare/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=October 5, 2021 |archive-date=October 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005162942/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-mahomes-shatters-dan-marino-and-kurt-warner-records-and-hes-got-three-games-to-spare/ |url-status=live}}
• Passing touchdowns in a player's first 50 games: 125
• Passing touchdowns in a postseason: 11 (2021) (tied)
• Total touchdowns (passing and rushing) in a postseason: 12 (2019, 2021){{Cite web |title=Most total touchdowns by a quarterback, single postseason |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-total-td-by-a-qb-in-a-single-postseason |access-date=January 31, 2023 |website=StatMuse |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131232342/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-total-td-by-a-qb-in-a-single-postseason |url-status=live}}
• Total yards (passing and rushing) in a season: 5,608 (2022)

• Career passing yards: (28,715){{cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs Career Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/career-passing.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=September 5, 2024}}
• Career passing touchdowns: (238){{Cite web |last=Sloan |first=Nick |date=November 29, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes breaks Len Dawson's franchise record for touchdown passes |url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/patrick-mahomes-breaks-len-dawsons-franchise-record-chiefs-raiders/63054098 |access-date=November 29, 2024 |website=KMBC |language=en}}
• Touchdown passes in a game: 6 (2018, tied){{Cite web |title=Most passing touchdowns in a single game, Kansas City Chiefs |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/CJG27 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020051010/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=CJG27 |url-status=live}}
• Touchdown passes in a season: 50 (2018){{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Lorenzo |date=September 17, 2020 |title=On Kansas City Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes' 25th birthday, here are 25 facts, stats and records |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2020/09/17/patrick-mahomes-25-eye-catching-records-chiefs-qbs-25th-birthday/5797924002/ |access-date=February 3, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=February 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203011426/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2020/09/17/patrick-mahomes-25-eye-catching-records-chiefs-qbs-25th-birthday/5797924002/ |url-status=live}}
• Passing yards in a season: 5,250 (2022){{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/single-season-passing.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126021830/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/single-season-passing.htm |archive-date=January 26, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
• Passing yards in a playoff game: 404 (2021–22 playoffs)
• Attempts in a game: 68 (2022)
• Completions in a game: 43 (2022)
• Career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback: 12
• Career rushing yards by a quarterback: 1,936
• Career completions: (2,386){{Cite web |last=Swartz |first=Gabe |date=October 12, 2023 |title=Mahomes passes Dawson for most completions in Chiefs history |url=https://www.kctv5.com/2023/10/13/mahomes-passes-dawson-most-completions-chiefs-history/ |access-date=February 5, 2024 |website=KCTV.com |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013043833/https://www.kctv5.com/2023/10/13/mahomes-passes-dawson-most-completions-chiefs-history/ |url-status=live}}

Both records are Division I-FBS records.

• Single-game yards passing: 734 (tied) (vs. Oklahoma on October 22, 2016)
• Single-game yards total offense: 819 (vs. Oklahoma on October 22, 2016)

File:Patrick Mahomes in the Oval Office of the White House on June 5, 2023 - P20230605AS-0902 (cropped2).jpg in 2023]]

NFL

• 3× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
• 3× Super Bowl MVP (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
• 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022)
• NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
• 2× First-team All-Pro (2018, 2022)
• Second-team All-Pro (2020)
• 6× Pro Bowl (2018–2023){{cite web |title=Patrick Mahomes Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=February 13, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705081231/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MahoPa00.htm |url-status=live}}
• 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2018, 2022)
• NFL passing yards leader (2022)
• Bert Bell Award (2018){{cite web |title=The Bert Bell Award |url=https://maxwellfootballclub.org/the-bert-bell-award/ |website=Maxwell Football Club |access-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213123456/https://maxwellfootballclub.org/the-bert-bell-award/ |url-status=live}}

College awards

• Sammy Baugh Trophy (2016)
• Second-team All-Big 12 (2016)
• FBS passing yards leader (2016){{Cite web |title=2016 College Football Passing Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2016-passing.html |access-date=February 17, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217201418/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/2016-passing.html |url-status=live}}

Other awards

• Laureus World Sports Awards Breakthrough of the Year (2021){{cite web |title=PAST WINNERS |url=https://www.laureus.com/world-sports-awards/past-winners |website=Laureus Sport for Good Foundation |access-date= |archive-date=May 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509053524/https://www.laureus.com/world-sports-awards/past-winners |url-status=live}}
• 3× Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People (2020, 2023, 2024)
• Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020)
• 3× Best NFL Player ESPY Award (2019, 2023, 2024){{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=July 10, 2019 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wins ESPY for 'Best NFL Player' |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/10/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-espy-for-best-nfl-player/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122214926/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/10/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-espy-for-best-nfl-player/ |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |last=Foote |first=Jordan |date=July 12, 2023 |title=Patrick Mahomes Announced as ESPY Winner for Best NFL Player |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-announced-espy-best-nfl-player |access-date=January 22, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122214854/https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-announced-espy-best-nfl-player |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=July 12, 2024 |title=2024 ESPYS: Here is the list of winners |url=https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/id/40520337/2024-espys-winners-list |access-date=July 12, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
• 2× Best Male Athlete ESPY Award (2023, 2024){{Cite magazine |last=Foote |first=Jordan |date=July 12, 2023 |title=Patrick Mahomes Wins ESPY for Best Male Athlete |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-2023-espy-for-best-male-athlete |access-date=January 22, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122214836/https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-2023-espy-for-best-male-athlete |url-status=live}}

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A former baseball pitcher and considered by some a dual-threat quarterback and the "most talented player in the NFL" due to his elusiveness in the pocket, arm strength, running ability, and athleticism despite being a pass-first quarterback,{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=Bucky |author-link=Bucky Brooks |date=October 28, 2022 |title=NFL's dual-threat QB evolution is nearly complete |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/dual-threat-qb-evolution-josh-allen-lamar-jackson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409053006/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/dual-threat-qb-evolution-josh-allen-lamar-jackson |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}} Mahomes is also known for attempting and completing innovative throws, including no-look passes and behind-the-back tosses.{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Alex |date=February 8, 2023 |title=Mahomes cites inspiration by Negro Leagues ahead of Black QB Super Bowl battle - UPI.com |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2023/02/08/Mahomes-inspired-Negro-Leagues-Super-Bowl-matchup/7831675817013/ |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=UPI |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327132824/https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2023/02/08/Mahomes-inspired-Negro-Leagues-Super-Bowl-matchup/7831675817013/ |url-status=live}} FiveThirtyEight also cites his unique and "uncanny" ability to know his receivers' timing and use his athleticism to fool defenders and get his receivers open.{{Cite web |last=Hermsmeyer |first=Josh |date=January 14, 2021 |title=What Makes Patrick Mahomes So Great |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-makes-patrick-mahomes-so-great/ |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=FiveThirtyEight |language=en-US |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409051505/https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-makes-patrick-mahomes-so-great/ |url-status=live}} Mahomes credits his years playing baseball with developing his arm strength while throwing the football.{{Cite web |last=Church |first=Ben |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Patrick Mahomes: The promising baseball pitcher who became the face of the NFL |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/10/sport/patrick-mahomes-profile-nfl-super-bowl-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=CNN |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409051504/https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/10/sport/patrick-mahomes-profile-nfl-super-bowl-spt-intl/index.html |url-status=live}} Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, which was the first Super Bowl to feature two black starting quarterbacks as the Chiefs faced off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, Mahomes acknowledged that his creative playing style was inspired by that of Negro league baseball players, especially Satchel Paige, who likewise inspired his father's baseball playing style.

A number of defensive coordinators have cited Mahomes's ability to improvise as one of his key skills.{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=Nate |title=The creative path: How Patrick Mahomes' improvisation, and a legend's influence, led him to become a free-wheeling NFL star |website=The Athletic |date=October 1, 2018 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/560449/2018/10/01/the-creative-path-how-patrick-mahomes-improvisation-and-a-legends-influence-led-him-to-become-a-free-wheeling-nfl-star/ |access-date=October 24, 2023 |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030040013/https://theathletic.com/560449/2018/10/01/the-creative-path-how-patrick-mahomes-improvisation-and-a-legends-influence-led-him-to-become-a-free-wheeling-nfl-star/ |url-status=live}} Since Mahomes's breakout 2018 season, NFL general managers and scouts have sought out prospects that can break out of designed plays. Number one overall draft picks Kyler Murray and Bryce Young are regarded as examples of this effect, with the two being highly touted prospects despite lacking traditional size for the position.{{cite web |last=Posnanski |first=Joe |title=Patrick Mahomes on Breaking Limits as The Chiefs' QB |website=Esquire |date=October 22, 2023 |url=https://www.esquire.com/sports/a45236194/patrick-mahomes-kansas-city-chiefs/ |access-date=October 24, 2023 |archive-date=October 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023160947/https://www.esquire.com/sports/a45236194/patrick-mahomes-kansas-city-chiefs/ |url-status=live}}

File:Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews (49607223951) (cropped).jpg at the Chiefs Super Bowl Parade at Magic Kingdom in 2020]]

On September 1, 2020, Mahomes proposed to Brittany Matthews, his high school sweetheart, in a suite in Arrowhead Stadium, the day Mahomes received his Super Bowl LIV championship ring.{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Maggie |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes proposes to longtime girlfriend Brittany Matthews |url=https://www.kctv5.com/sports/kansas_city_chiefs/patrick-mahomes-proposes-to-longtime-girlfriend-brittany-matthews/article_e4addd7c-ecbc-11ea-ac3f-6ff17ad27805.html |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=KCTV5.com |archive-date=February 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222012914/https://www.kctv5.com/sports/kansas_city_chiefs/patrick-mahomes-proposes-to-longtime-girlfriend-brittany-matthews/article_e4addd7c-ecbc-11ea-ac3f-6ff17ad27805.html |url-status=live}} Matthews had a brief professional soccer career playing for Icelandic club UMF Afturelding and then became a certified personal trainer.{{Cite web |last=Finn |first=Heather |date=February 2, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes and His Girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, Have the Sweetest Love Story |url=https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a30732108/patrick-mahomes-girlfriend-brittany-matthews/ |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=GoodHousekeeping.com |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924122349/https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a30732108/patrick-mahomes-girlfriend-brittany-matthews/ |url-status=live}} She is also a co-owner of the Kansas City Current, a women's professional soccer team.{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Reagan |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Whitehouse native Brittany Matthews part of ownership team bringing National Women's Soccer League to Kansas City |url=https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/whitehouse-native-brittany-matthews-part-of-ownership-team-bringing-national-womens-soccer-league-to-kansas-city/501-7e69f2da-b6b9-4fd8-bbc1-a372364e03b0 |access-date=September 16, 2021 |website=CBS19.tv |archive-date=December 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212104926/https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/whitehouse-native-brittany-matthews-part-of-ownership-team-bringing-national-womens-soccer-league-to-kansas-city/501-7e69f2da-b6b9-4fd8-bbc1-a372364e03b0 |url-status=live}} The couple married on March 12, 2022.{{Cite web |last1=Hahn |first1=Joshua Duaine |last2=Rice |first2=Nicholas |date=March 13, 2022 |title=Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Marries Longtime Love Brittany Matthews in Hawaii |url=https://people.com/sports/patrick-mahomes-brittany-matthews-wedding-married-kansas-city-chiefs-quarterback/ |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=People.com |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626203610/https://people.com/sports/patrick-mahomes-brittany-matthews-wedding-married-kansas-city-chiefs-quarterback/ |url-status=live}} They have three children:{{Cite web |last1=Koch |first1=Makenzie |last2=Dulle |first2=Brian |date=February 21, 2021 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' fiancée Brittany Matthews gives birth to baby girl |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-fiancee-brittany-matthews-gives-birth-to-baby-girl/ |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=Fox4KC.com |archive-date=February 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221212109/https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-fiancee-brittany-matthews-gives-birth-to-baby-girl/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article286513175.html |title=Patrick Mahomes' son, Bronze, is already taking to football to his dad's delight |last=Grathoff |first=Pete |publisher=The Kansas City Star |date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=March 12, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=May 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520020311/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article286513175.html |url-status=live}} two daughters and a son.{{Cite web |last1=Rakowitz |first1=Rebecca |last2=Ellis |first2=Sydni |last3=Gray |first3=Delilah |last4=Davis |first4=Alyssa K. |date=November 23, 2024 |title=Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce, & All the Other Celebrity Pregnancy Announcements of 2024 |url=https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/slideshow/2933978/celebrity-pregnancy-announcements-2024/ |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=SheKnows}}{{Cite web |last=Woodyatt |first=Amy |date=2025-01-14 |title=Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany welcome baby No. 3 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/sport/patrick-mahomes-brittany-baby-daughter-intl-spt/index.html |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=CNN |language=en}}

Mahomes is an evangelical Christian.{{Cite web |last=Salguero |first=Armando |date=February 12, 2023 |title=Jalen Hurts And Patrick Mahomes Put God First On Super Bowl Sunday |url=https://www.outkick.com/jalen-hurts-and-patrick-mahomes-put-god-first-on-super-bowl-sunday/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218004600/https://www.outkick.com/jalen-hurts-and-patrick-mahomes-put-god-first-on-super-bowl-sunday/ |archive-date=February 18, 2023 |access-date=July 31, 2023 |website=OutKick}} His mother said he found his faith when he was in middle school, where he was involved with a youth group at his church.{{Cite web |last=Gryboski |first=Michael |date=January 31, 2020 |title=4 Super Bowl LIV players who are devout Christians |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/4-super-bowl-liv-players-who-are-devout-christians.html |access-date=February 4, 2020 |website=Christian Post |archive-date=February 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202004751/https://www.christianpost.com/news/4-super-bowl-liv-players-who-are-devout-christians.html |url-status=live}} Mahomes has said, "Faith is huge for me ... Before every game, I walk the field and I do a prayer at the goalpost. I just thank God for those opportunities and I thank God for letting me be on a stage where I can glorify Him. The biggest thing that I pray for is that whatever happens, win or lose, success or failure, that I'm glorifying Him."{{cite web |last1=Ackerman |first1=Jon |title=Chiefs claim Super Bowl LIV: Owner Clark Hunt thanks the Lord, MVP Patrick Mahomes aims to glorify Him |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2020/02/03/chiefs-super-bowl-owner-clark-hunt-thanks-lord-mvp-patrick-mahomes-glorify-him/ |website=Sports Spectrum |date=February 3, 2020 |access-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202013344/https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2020/02/03/chiefs-super-bowl-owner-clark-hunt-thanks-lord-mvp-patrick-mahomes-glorify-him/ |url-status=live}}

Mahomes is featured in the NFL Films and Netflix sports documentary series Quarterback, alongside other NFL quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. All three players were filmed during the 2022 season on-and-off the field. The series premiered on Netflix on July 12, 2023. Mahomes's newly established 2PM Productions collaborated on producing the series.{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/netflix-partners-with-nfl-for-new-docu-series-quarterback-following-patrick-maho |title=Netflix partners with NFL for new docu-series 'Quarterback' following Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota |website=NFL.com |date=February 22, 2023 |access-date=February 22, 2023 |archive-date=February 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222205511/https://www.nfl.com/news/netflix-partners-with-nfl-for-new-docu-series-quarterback-following-patrick-maho |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-nfl-patrick-mahomes-docuseries-1235331851/ |title=Netflix, NFL Films Team for 'Quarterback' Docuseries |website=hollywoodreporter.com |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=February 22, 2023 |access-date=February 22, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=February 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222204759/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-nfl-patrick-mahomes-docuseries-1235331851/ |url-status=live}}

Mahomes plays golf during the offseason.{{cite web |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/patrick-mahomes-offseason-regimen-whole-lotta-video-games-210447325.html |title=Patrick Mahomes' offseason regimen: A whole lotta video games |website=Yahoo |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=February 20, 2019 |access-date=June 2, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603011603/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/patrick-mahomes-offseason-regimen-whole-lotta-video-games-210447325.html |url-status=live}} He has participated in several celebrity tournaments, including the American Century Championship since 2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2021/8/11/22619480/patrick-mahomes-offseason-improvement-chiefs |title=The Offseason Education of Patrick Mahomes |last=Clark |first=Kevin |website=The Ringer |date=August 11, 2021 |access-date=May 31, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601005158/https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2021/8/11/22619480/patrick-mahomes-offseason-improvement-chiefs |url-status=live}} He participated in the 2022 edition of The Match alongside Josh Allen, losing to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.{{Cite web |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers to Play Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in 'The Match' on June 1 |url=https://www.si.com/golf/news/tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-to-play-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-in-the-match-june-1 |access-date=May 31, 2022 |website=Morning Read |language=en |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418170411/https://www.si.com/golf/news/tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-to-play-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-in-the-match-june-1 |url-status=live}} He also participated in the 2023 edition teaming up with his Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce against Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Mahomes and Kelce won the match.{{Cite web |last=Treacy |first=Dan |date=June 30, 2023 |title=The Match 2023 results: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce make quick work of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson in Las Vegas |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/golf/news/match-live-updates-results-mahomes-kelce-curry-thompson/awgt6kbsqsjsvvx60vlnmjlt |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=SportingNews.com |archive-date=July 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230702175008/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/golf/news/match-live-updates-results-mahomes-kelce-curry-thompson/awgt6kbsqsjsvvx60vlnmjlt |url-status=live}}

Following his 2018 MVP season, Mahomes received multiple endorsement deals. His first contract came from Hunt's (Which has never had business ties to the family that owns the Chiefs) upon revealing his love for ketchup.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=December 19, 2018 |title=Patrick Mahomes signs endorsement deal with Hunt's ketchup |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/19/patrick-mahomes-signs-endorsement-deal-with-hunts-ketchup/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503072105/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/19/patrick-mahomes-signs-endorsement-deal-with-hunts-ketchup/ |archive-date=May 3, 2019 |access-date=July 1, 2019 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}} In addition, he has signed endorsement deals with Oakley,{{Cite web |last=Barrionuevo |first=Adrianna |date=March 20, 2019 |title=NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes signs historic deal with Oakley: 'We both strive to be the best' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nfl-mvp-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-signs-historic-deal-oakley-strive-best-130020310.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730065231/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nfl-mvp-quarterback-patrick-mahomes-signs-historic-deal-oakley-strive-best-130020310.html |archive-date=July 30, 2019 |access-date=July 31, 2019 |website=Yahoo!}} Essentia Water, Hy-Vee,{{Cite web |last=Larrabee |first=Kirk |date=April 8, 2019 |title=Patrick Mahomes lands two more endorsement deals |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Article/Patrick-Mahomes-lands-two-more-endorsement-deals-131012470/ |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=Kansas City Chiefs |language=en-US |archive-date=October 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012000058/https://247sports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/Article/Patrick-Mahomes-lands-two-more-endorsement-deals-131012470/ |url-status=live}} State Farm,{{Cite web |last=Grathoff |first=Pete |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes stars in new commercials for State Farm, Madden |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234741502.html |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=KansasCity.com |archive-date=September 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915123255/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234741502.html |url-status=live}} DirecTV,{{Cite web |last=Grathoff |first=Pete |date=August 22, 2019 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes stars in two new DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket commercials |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234257817.html |access-date=October 1, 2019 |website=KansasCity.com |archive-date=September 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915040715/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article234257817.html |url-status=live}} Adidas,{{Cite web |last=Grathoff |first=Pete |date=February 5, 2019 |title=Adidas put up this sign at Power & Light to celebrate Patrick Mahomes' MVP award |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article225565930.html |access-date=July 31, 2019 |website=KansasCity.com |archive-date=May 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503072100/https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article225565930.html |url-status=live}} and Head & Shoulders.{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2019 |title=East Texas native Patrick Mahomes signs endorsement deal with Head & Shoulders |url=https://www.cbs19.tv/article/entertainment/east-texas-native-patrick-mahomes-signs-endorsement-deal-with-head-shoulders/501-9027fefa-6da3-4e77-8467-fba0a0c1585e |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914200827/https://www.cbs19.tv/article/entertainment/east-texas-native-patrick-mahomes-signs-endorsement-deal-with-head-shoulders/501-9027fefa-6da3-4e77-8467-fba0a0c1585e |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=CBS19.tv}} He also signed an endorsement contract with Helzberg Diamonds who released a line of necklaces featuring his logo.{{Cite web |last=Fedow |first=Lenore |date=September 4, 2019 |title=Helzberg Diamonds Inks Deal with NFL QB Patrick Mahomes |url=http://www.nationaljeweler.com/majors/market-developments/8047-helzberg-diamonds-inks-deal-with-nfl-qb-patrick-mahomes |access-date=March 4, 2021 |website=NationalJeweler.com |archive-date=September 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190908232225/https://www.nationaljeweler.com/majors/market-developments/8047-helzberg-diamonds-inks-deal-with-nfl-qb-patrick-mahomes |url-status=live}} He was named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 20, becoming the first Chiefs player to be on the cover.{{Cite web |last=Dodson |first=Aaron |date=April 25, 2019 |title=Mahomes named 'Madden 20' cover athlete |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26605074 |access-date=April 26, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426064540/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26605074 |url-status=live}} He would be named the Madden cover athlete again, along with Tom Brady, two years later for Madden NFL 22. Mahomes and Brady are the first players to be named cover athlete twice.{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |date=June 17, 2021 |title=Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes share Madden 22 front as EA features two cover athletes for first time in 12 years |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31650334/tom-brady-patrick-mahomes-share-madden-22-front-ea-doubles-cover-athletes-first-12-years |access-date=September 16, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=October 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017102226/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31650334/tom-brady-patrick-mahomes-share-madden-22-front-ea-doubles-cover-athletes-first-12-years |url-status=live}} In 2020, he signed an endorsement deal with sports drink maker BioSteel sports drinks.{{Cite web |last=Paylor |first=Terez |date=August 4, 2020 |title=In rugged 2020, Patrick Mahomes remains king of America's top sport. His latest endorsement deal: BioSteel. |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/in-rugged-2020-patrick-mahomes-remains-king-of-americas-top-sport-his-latest-endorsement-deal-bio-steel-110028089.html |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=February 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221174521/https://sports.yahoo.com/in-rugged-2020-patrick-mahomes-remains-king-of-americas-top-sport-his-latest-endorsement-deal-bio-steel-110028089.html |url-status=live}} He also became an equity partner in the company.{{Cite web |last=Gaydos |first=Ryan |date=August 4, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes becomes equity partner of sports nutrition company |url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/patrick-mahomes-equity-partner-biosteel |access-date=March 2, 2023 |website=FOXBusiness |language=en-US |archive-date=February 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221174521/https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/patrick-mahomes-equity-partner-biosteel |url-status=live}} On August 16, 2021, he announced he would be releasing his own signature shoe as part of his endorsement deal with Adidas. The shoe was called the Mahomes 1 Impact FLX and was released on August 23.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=August 16, 2021 |title=Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes set to release first signature shoe |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32035118/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-set-release-first-signature-shoe |access-date=September 16, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=August 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822012518/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32035118/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-set-release-first-signature-shoe |url-status=live}}

In 2022, Mahomes appeared in a commercial for Coors Light. NFL rules prohibit players from endorsing alcohol products, so the product in the commercial was a Coors flashlight instead of beer.{{cite web |url=https://www.outkick.com/patrick-mahomes-appears-to-have-an-official-beer-sponsorship/ |title=Patrick Mahomes appears to have an official beer sponsorship |last=Kinsey |first=Joe |website=Outkick |date=July 8, 2020 |access-date=June 1, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=February 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226214939/https://www.outkick.com/patrick-mahomes-appears-to-have-an-official-beer-sponsorship/ |url-status=live}} In 2023, he appeared in commercials for cellphone provider T-Mobile.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-brings-back-mlb-tv-deal-teams-with-patrick-mahomes-to-go-after-sports-fans/ |title=T-Mobile Brings Back MLB.TV Deal, Teams With Patrick Mahomes to Go After Sports Fans |last=Blumenthal |first=Eli |website=CNET |date=May 15, 2023 |access-date=August 29, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829233604/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/t-mobile-brings-back-mlb-tv-deal-teams-with-patrick-mahomes-to-go-after-sports-fans/ |url-status=live}} Also in 2023, he signed an endorsement deal with the beverage manufacturer Prime.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Sanjesh |date=December 18, 2023 |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes becomes latest athlete to sign with Prime beverage brand |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-becomes-latest-athlete-to-sign-with-prime-beverage-brand/3306243/ |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=NBC Chicago |language=en-US |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222060705/https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-becomes-latest-athlete-to-sign-with-prime-beverage-brand/3306243/ |url-status=live}}

In April 2019, Mahomes announced the establishment of a nonprofit organization called the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation.{{Cite news |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=April 2, 2019 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes announces new foundation '15 and the Mahomies' |work=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-announces-foundation-15-and-the-mahomies/ |access-date=June 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420043528/https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/kansas-city-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-announces-foundation-15-and-the-mahomies/ |url-status=live}} The nonprofit's website states that it is "dedicated to improving the lives of children".{{Cite web |title=15 and the Mahomies |url=https://www.15andthemahomies.org/ |access-date=February 3, 2020 |website=15 and the Mahomies |language=en |archive-date=November 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107154358/https://www.15andthemahomies.org/ |url-status=live}}

Following the murder of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin, Mahomes, along with teammate Tyrann Mathieu and several other NFL players, made a video encouraging the NFL to condemn police brutality and violence against black people and to admit it was wrong to silence Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid for their protests during the playing of the National Anthem.{{Cite web |last=Brisco |first=Joshua |date=June 9, 2020 |title=How Patrick Mahomes Got Involved with NFL Players' 'Black Lives Matter' Video |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/how-patrick-mahomes-got-involved-with-nfl-players-black-lives-matter-video |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=SI.com |archive-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920235658/https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/how-patrick-mahomes-got-involved-with-nfl-players-black-lives-matter-video |url-status=live}}

Mahomes and Mathieu started a voter registration project in Kansas City. The project encouraged residents to register to vote in the 2020 presidential election. He worked with the Chiefs to encourage players to vote. He joined LeBron James' Rock the Vote initiative to encourage people to register and vote.{{Cite web |last=Brisco |first=Joshua |date=June 23, 2020 |title=Patrick Mahomes Unites with LeBron James' 'More Than A Vote' Campaign |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/patrick-mahomes-unites-with-lebron-james-more-than-a-vote-campaign |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=SI.com |archive-date=November 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225934/https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/patrick-mahomes-unites-with-lebron-james-more-than-a-vote-campaign |url-status=live}}

Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people of 2020,{{Cite magazine |last=Jeter |first=Derek |author-link=Derek Jeter |date=September 22, 2020 |title=The 100 Most Influential People of 2020, Patrick Mahomes |url=https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2020/5888431/patrick-mahomes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927125418/https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2020/5888431/patrick-mahomes/ |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=September 29, 2020 |magazine=Time}} 2023,{{Cite magazine |last=Foote |first=Jordan |date=April 13, 2023 |title=KC Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Named to 'Time 100' List of Most Influential People |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-to-time-100-list-of-most-influential-people |access-date=September 28, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en |archive-date=April 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413160610/https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kc-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-named-to-time-100-list-of-most-influential-people |url-status=live}} and 2024.{{Cite web |last=Hills |first=Connor |date=April 16, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes a 2024 cover star for TIME's 100 most influential people list |url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/time-magazine-patrick-mahomes-cover-2024/60511651 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416193503/https://www.kmbc.com/article/time-magazine-patrick-mahomes-cover-2024/60511651 |archive-date=April 16, 2024 |access-date=April 16, 2024 |website=KMBC.com}}

In 2024, Mahomes donated $5 million to his alma mater, Texas Tech, to assist with stadium and football center projects.{{cite web |last=Skretta |first=Dave |title=Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gives $5 million to Texas Tech for stadium, football center projects |website=Jacksonville Journal-Courier |date=August 22, 2024 |url=https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-gives-5-million-to-texas-19717253.php |access-date=August 22, 2024}}

In 2020, Mahomes joined the Kansas City Royals ownership group as a minority stakeholder.{{Cite web |last=Catania |first=Jason |date=July 28, 2020 |title=NFL star Mahomes joins Royals ownership |url=https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/patrick-mahomes-joins-royals-ownership-group |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=MLB.com |language=en |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807200439/https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/patrick-mahomes-joins-royals-ownership-group |url-status=live}} In 2021, he joined Sporting Club, the ownership group of the Major League Soccer franchise Sporting Kansas City.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=July 28, 2021 |title=Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes buys stake in MLS club Sporting Kansas City |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37619418/kansas-city-qb-patrick-mahomes-buys-stake-mls-club-sporting-kansas-city |access-date=July 28, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727213545/https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4440098/kansas-city-qb-patrick-mahomes-buys-stake-in-mls-club-sporting-kansas-city |url-status=live}} Mahomes is a member of an ownership group of an upcoming professional pickleball team based in Miami, Florida. The ownership group also includes Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, and Rich Paul.{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2022/12/14/major-league-pickle-ball-naomi-osaka-patrick-mahomes/?sh=52e145bca3e8 |title=Naomi Osaka And Patrick Mahomes Join Wave Of Celebrities Investing In Pickleball |last=Knight |first=Brett |work=Forbes |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |language=en}} Mahomes joined the ownership group of the NWSL's Kansas City Current in 2023. His wife has been a member of the ownership group since the team was established.{{Cite web |last=Greenawalt |first=Tyler |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Patrick Mahomes joins NWSL's Kansas City Current ownership group |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-joins-nws-ls-kansas-city-current-ownership-group-165852485.html |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=January 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110170323/https://sports.yahoo.com/patrick-mahomes-joins-nws-ls-kansas-city-current-ownership-group-165852485.html |url-status=live}} In 2023, Mahomes (as well as Travis Kelce) became an investor in the Alpine racing team of Formula One.{{cite web |url=https://www.si.com/racing/2023/10/17/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-investors-alpine-f1-team |title=Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Become Investors in Alpine F1 Team |publisher=Sports Illustrated |last=McDaniel |first=Mike |date=October 17, 2023 |access-date=November 27, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130184527/https://www.si.com/racing/2023/10/17/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-investors-alpine-f1-team |url-status=live}}

In 2021, Mahomes became an investor in a group to expand the Whataburger fast food restaurant franchise to Missouri and Kansas. The locations will primarily be in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the Wichita, Kansas metropolitan area, and multiple locations in between the cities.{{Cite web |last=Schmidt |first=Heidi |date=August 10, 2021 |title=Will Whataburger be coming to Wichita? Patrick Mahomes joins chain to bring his favorite restaurant to fans across Chiefs Kingdom |url=https://fox4kc.com/business/patrick-mahomes-joins-whataburger-to-bring-favorite-restaurant-to-fans-across-chiefs-kingdom/ |access-date=January 17, 2022 |website=KSN.com |archive-date=January 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120233325/https://fox4kc.com/business/patrick-mahomes-joins-whataburger-to-bring-favorite-restaurant-to-fans-across-chiefs-kingdom/ |url-status=live}} As of June 2024, there are 14 Whataburger locations in the Kansas City area, with Mahomes's investment group, called KMO Burgers, operating 11 of them.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kctv5.com/2024/06/03/kansas-citys-latest-mahomes-backed-whataburger-location-opens-near-arrowhead/|title=Kansas City's latest Mahomes-backed Whataburger location opens near Arrowhead|last=Schmidt|first=Heidi|publisher=KCTV|quote=If KMO Burger sounds familiar, it is an investment group that includes Mahomes as a partner. KMO Burger operates 11 of the 14 Whataburger locations in the Kansas City area, and opened all 11 locations in the past two years.|date=June 3, 2024|accessdate=January 26, 2025}}

In 2024, Mahomes, along with the rest of the ownership group of the Current, expressed interest in bringing a WNBA expansion franchise to Kansas City. They cited the success of the Current, the WNBA expanding to add teams in San Francisco, Portland, and Toronto by 2026, and the WNBA hoping to have 16 teams by 2028. The bid is likely to have competition from other cities like St. Louis and Philadelphia.{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=October 31, 2024 |title=Mahomes eyes WNBA team: 'No-brainer' for K.C. |url=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/42115110/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-wants-bring-wnba-team-kansas-city |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Madison |date=October 31, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes Calls It 'No Brainer' to Bring WNBA Team to Kansas City |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/patrick-mahomes-no-brainer-wnba-team-kansas-city |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=SI.com |language=en-US}}

In 2025, Mahomes and Travis Kelce will open a steakhouse called 1587 Prime at the Loews Hotel Kansas City.{{cite web|title=Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce’s 1587 Prime steakhouse looking to make big hire|url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article303280081.html#storylink=cpy|last=Grathoff|first=Pete|publisher=The Kansas City Star|date=April 2, 2025|access-date=April 3, 2025|language=en}}

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