Super Bowl win wasn’t the only big game in Patrick Mahomes’ career

Large video games and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They’re synonymous, proper?

We’ll get to a few of his most memorable outings with the Chiefs right here in a group of a few of his finest video games as a professional, however we will’t overlook the large moments that introduced us to the place we at the moment are, on the precipice of one other Mahomes Tremendous Bowl.

Let’s begin along with his highschool days in football-rich Texas, the birthplace of a famous person and legend that solely continues to mushroom.

So many touchdowns

Whitehouse Excessive vs. Lindale Excessive

Oct. 12, 2013

Do you know Mahomes as soon as accounted for seven touchdowns in a single recreation? It’s true. Occurred when he was a senior at Whitehouse towards the workforce from Lindale, one other city close to Tyler, Texas. Dedicated to Texas Tech at this level, Mahomes accomplished 18 of 39 passes for 337 yards and 5 TDs and added 102 yards speeding and two extra TDs on 14 carries. Whitehouse received 63-7 and Pink Raiders followers needed to be salivating figuring out a Friday night time lights wizard was coming to Lubbock.

Seven extra

Whitehouse Excessive vs. Poteet Excessive

Nov. 29, 2013

Okay, the win over Lindale was spectacular, however right here’s one other recreation that showcased Mahomes’ twin skills. Within the closing soccer efficiency of his highschool profession, Mahomes threw for 619 yards and 5 TDs and ran for 45 yards and two extra scores in a regional semifinal. He was little doubt despondent after tossing an interception with 34 seconds left as his workforce was making an attempt to win it, however the recreation led to a 65-60 loss and Whitehouse completed 12-1. Mahomes’ two seasons as a highschool starter stay unimaginable: He racked up 8,458 passing yards, 1,198 speeding yards and 117 whole TDs.

The no-hitter

Whitehouse Excessive vs. Mount Nice Excessive

March 12, 2014

Let’s deviate from soccer for only a second to recollect the day Mahomes threw a no-hitter. A 3-sport star (he additionally performed basketball), Mahomes struck out 16 Mount Nice batters en path to the no-no and a 2-1 Whitehouse victory.

Texas shootout

Oklahoma at Texas Tech

Oct. 22, 2016

It was excessive stakes in Lubbock the night time Mahomes dueled fellow future NFL star Baker Mayfield and OU in one of many wildest video games faculty soccer had ever seen. By the point the mud settled, Mayfield’s Sooners had received 66-59, however the statistics piled up by each groups have been nothing wanting ridiculous: an FBS-record 1,708 yards of mixed offense, 1,279 by means of the air (additionally a file), with Mahomes throwing for 734 on 88 makes an attempt. Oh, and he did it regardless of a damaged wrist and separated shoulder.

Sic’ed em

Texas Tech vs. Baylor

Nov. 25, 2016

In his closing recreation at Texas Tech, Mahomes handed for 586 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in a 54-35 victory over Baylor at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Pink Raiders, who had misplaced to Baylor in shootouts within the earlier 5 seasons, didn’t qualify for a bowl, so this was Mahomes’ closing faculty recreation.

Dazzling debut

Chiefs at Denver Broncos

Dec. 31, 2017

With the Chiefs locked right into a playoff berth and unable to enhance their seeding, Alex Smith sat as No. 10 general NFL Draft decide Mahomes bought his first begin as a professional. He went 22 of 35 for 284 yards with no touchdowns and one interception because the guests beat the Broncos 27-24 on a Harrison Butker subject purpose. What doesn’t seem within the field rating: Mahomes, who had left the sport earlier, returned to calmly lead the Chiefs on a 67-yard drive in 11 performs to arrange the successful kick.

Besting Large Ben

Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Sept. 16, 2018

There are such a lot of to select from, and we would get roasted for selecting one over one other, however after we discuss defining video games of Mahomes’ younger NFL profession we’re drawn to this one at Heinz Discipline. There have been shades of the Tremendous Bowl 55 matchup to return as younger gun Mahomes stared down a veteran counterpart (Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger) and didn’t blink. The Chiefs received 42-37 as Mahomes threw down the most effective stat strains you’ll ever see from a quarterback within the NFL: 23 of 28 for 326 yards and 6 touchdowns for a 154.8 passer ranking.

Comeback child

Chiefs vs. Houston Texans

Jan. 12, 2020

Historical past exhibits that Patrick Mahomes threw 5 landing passes on this AFC playoff recreation, 4 within the pivotal fourth quarter. However the closing rating that day, 51-31 Chiefs, tells an incomplete story about what Mahomes did to will Okay.C. to its second straight AFC Championship Recreation. They have been dealing with a 24-nothing deficit, and also you weren’t being sincere with your self in the event you didn’t assume they have been cooked. Nicely, voila! Mahomes Magic took on new that means by recreation’s finish because the Chiefs got here all the way in which again: No. 15 went 25 for 35 for 321 yards with these 5 TDs and no interceptions, for a 134.6 passer ranking.

Tremendous Bowl MVP

Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers

Feb. 2, 2020

As soon as once more, the Chiefs discovered themselves in a gap. The 49ers had gone up 20-10 within the third quarter at Miami’s Onerous Rock Stadium, website of Tremendous Bowl LIV, and scores of annoyed Chiefs followers. However after seeing their workforce overcome 24-0 and 17-7 deficits within the playoffs, they in all probability knew higher than to surrender on the Chiefs. Positive sufficient, Mahomes hit Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins for lengthy positive aspects and Travis Kelce and Damien Williams for TDs. Williams clinched it quickly after with a brief scoring run to make it 31-20, and for the primary time in 50 years the Chiefs have been world champions.

Assertion (re)made

Chiefs at Baltimore

Sept. 28, 2021

It’s Week 3 at Baltimore. The defending-champion Chiefs are underdogs. The Ravens look robust behind reigning MVP QB Lamar Jackson, however Mahomes smokes him: 4 TD passes, together with a “Smoked Sausage” hookup with fullback Anthony Sherman and “Catch and Launch” scoring cross to left deal with Eric Fisher. The Chiefs’ 34-20 win reaffirms that they’re nonetheless the workforce to beat.

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