The Kansas City Chiefs found themselves in a very unfamiliar position this past Sunday … They were actually underdogs against the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
We all know how the story played out. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes help lead the Chiefs to a 27-24 win, sealing their place in a remarkable SIXTH straight AFC Championship Game.
Mahomes threw two touchdowns – both to his star tight end Travis Kelce.
Thanks to the monstrous performance, Mahomes and Kelce officially passed Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski’s record of most touchdowns (16) by a pair in postseason history.
Most postseason touchdowns by QB-receiver duo in NFL history:
– Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce (16)
– Tom Brady & Rob Gronkowski (15)
– Joe Montana & Jerry Rice (12) pic.twitter.com/ed2cEvXzWf— NFL (@NFL) January 22, 2024
Following the game, Brady himself acknowledged the achievement with a stamp of approval.
Taking to X, the seven-time Super Bowl champion hailed Mahomes and Kelce as “BEASTS” and humorously noted that “when you one up Gronk, you’re doing something right.”
BEASTS. When you one up gronk you’re doing something right. https://t.co/s0Cbmxsbwd
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 22, 2024
It all started during the second quarter when Mahomes found Kelce with a 22-yard touchdown pass, marking their 15th postseason touchdown together and tying them with Brady and Gronkowski.
The dynamic duo didn’t stop there, as they connected again in the opening moments of the third quarter, securing their place at the top of the list with a total of 16 postseason touchdowns.
In addition to surpassing Brady and Gronk, the Chiefs prolific pair also eclipsed other NFL legends.
Kelce’s 18 postseason touchdown catches now trail only Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, who holds the record with 22 playoff touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Mahomes’ 38 career postseason touchdown passes tie him with Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees for sixth on the all-time list.
AND HIS BROTHA CELEBRATING https://t.co/Os26IxEimU
— Fantasy Fanatics (@FFB_Fanatics) January 22, 2024
The duo will once again take their act on the road as they head to Baltimore to face the #1 seeded Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
What’s your prediction for the game? … Will the Chiefs make it back to yet ANOTHER Super Bowl?
As far as Mahomes and Kelce, where do you rank them among the best duos in NFL history???