Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes already has a resume that places him among the best playoff quarterbacks in NFL history. Now he’ll try to build on that resume Saturday against the Texans.
Here’s where Mahomes stands in some of the NFL’s most important quarterback categories:
Win by a starting quarterback: The Chiefs won 15 playoff games with Mahomes as their starting quarterback. If they win on Saturday, Mahomes will tie Joe Montana for the second-most wins by a starting quarterback in the playoffs in NFL history. Tom Brady holds the record, with 35 playoff victories.
Passing mark: Mahomes’ 105.8 playoff passer rating is second-best all-time among quarterbacks with at least 150 career postseason pass attempts. Baker Mayfield is the record holder with 105.9.
Passing touchdowns: Mahomes has thrown 41 touchdown passes in the playoffs, fifth most all time. If he throws three more, he will tie Brett Favre for fourth. Joe Montana and Aaron Rodgers are tied for second with 45. Tom Brady holds the record with 88.
Overtaking course: Mahomes has 5,135 passing yards in the playoffs, good for No. 8 all-time, and if he throws for 232 yards against the Texans, he’ll move past Drew Brees and into 7th all-time. Tom Brady’s record of 13,400 career playoff passing yards is safe for many years to come.
Completed passes: Mahomes has 456 completions, which places him 8th all time. He’ll almost certainly edge No. 7 Joe Montana (460) on Saturday, then set his sights on No. 5, a tie between Drew Brees and Brett Favre at 481. Tom Brady’s record is 1,200 postseasons.
