Patrick Mahomes capped off another brilliant season by becoming the first player since Kurt Warner in 1999 to win league MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same season.
At the young age of 27, he already has two Super Bowl victories, two Super Bowl MVP’s and two league MVP’s – all before entering his true prime.
Engineering the Chiefs dramatic comeback victory over the leagues top pass rush, Mahomes proved to be as clutch as ever.
His passing was precise, but if one play summed up Mahomes’ toughness and determination, it was without a doubt his 26 yard scramble down to the Eagles 17 yard line with under 3 minutes remaining in the 35-35 tie game.
Mahomes, playing on an injured ankle, sliced through the Eagles defense like a hot knife through butter, ultimately setting up Harrison Butker’s game winning 27 yard field goal.
“He’s the MVP. The MVP,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “That’s all that needs to be said. MVP.”
“M-V-Pat,” said Mahomes’ favorite target, tight end Travis Kelce. “You can’t say how much he means to this team.”
Mahomes has many years left – but if he continues on this trajectory, he will surely go down as one of the all-time greats (if not better).
Social media made sure to pay their respects to the MVP…
One week. Two MVPs. Congratulations @PatrickMahomes! pic.twitter.com/z7za7AdDiE
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 13, 2023
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— malachiverson (@ChiWatts_) February 13, 2023
No tyreek
Number 1 offence
Mvp
Superbowl and mvp
The greatest quarterback season of all time— Rs_15 (@random848437) February 13, 2023
2x Super Bowl Champion
2x Super Bowl MVP
2x NFL MVP
5x Pro Bowler
3x All-Pro
1x OPOYHall of Famer? @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/9v8gPrDzMZ
— NFL (@NFL) February 13, 2023
The best to ever play the game
— cnote402 (@c_note402) February 13, 2023
Patrick Mahomes is one of the most gracious and humble SUPER STARS I’ve ever seen!
Win or lose on the biggest stages he ALWAYS says the right thing. Deflects praise-compliments his teammates-and is respectful of his opponents. @Chiefs @NFL #ClassAct— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) February 13, 2023
He could retire right now and be a first ballot HOF’er. Man is incredible.
— Kaleb Earls (@K_Earls32) February 13, 2023
THAT’S TWO DOUBLE DIGIT SECOND HALF COMEBACKS IN THE SUPER BOWL FOR PATRICK MAHOMES… BOTH AGAINST THE LEAGUE’S BEST DEFENSE.
NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS GUY.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) February 13, 2023
Mahomes is the best QB in football. No debate there. But the MVP tonight was Andy Reid because he made Gannon look silly. Mahomes was throwing to open dudes all 2nd half. Blown coverages, play calls that didn't have a defender within 10 yards. It was embarrassing.
— Joe (@jm908856) February 13, 2023