Patrick Mahomes locked in his 100th regular-season win as a starting quarterback in 131 games, officially tying Tom Brady for the fewest games to hit that insane milestone. The Chiefs’ victory over the Chargers on Sunday put Mahomes right there with the GOAT, a feat that just screams future legend.
Chasing the Ghost of Brady
Mahomes, a guy who never backs down from a challenge, even had a laugh about consistently being compared to Brady. When asked about tying the record, his reaction was classic Mahomes. “My honest first reaction is they’ve said this from 97 on. I’m like, ‘When did Tom lose another game?’ Because I feel every game I win, I tie him,” he said, and you could practically hear the grin. It shows he’s keenly aware of the chase, even if he’s cracking jokes about it.
Winning Ugly, Like a GOAT
But beneath the jokes, there’s serious respect for the undisputed king of quarterback wins. Mahomes quickly shifted to a more profound take on what it means to be in Brady’s company. “But in all seriousness, it’s always an honor to be in any conversation as far as winning football with him. That’s the GOAT. He knows how to win football better than anyone really in any other sport. And so, if you can be mentioned in any category with him, it’s special.” He also touched on how his own game has evolved, acknowledging that winning isn’t always pretty. “As I’ve gone throughout my career, I think I’ve gotten better and better at winning. You know, it’s not always pretty. It’s not always how I want it to be. I want to throw three touchdowns, four touchdowns, and I want to put up big stats but whenever your defense is playing like they are today, you can’t force it. And after I forced that one early in the game, I just said, ‘Hey, let’s figure out the best way to’”
What’s next for Mahomes is pretty clear: Keep winning. Tying Brady at 100 wins in only 131 starts isn’t just a record; it’s a statement. It puts him on a trajectory that has the entire league watching, wondering just how many more records he’s going to smash.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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