KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As January rolls around, confetti starts falling at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, signaling the Chiefs’ successful season once again. While some fans may feel overwhelmed by the ongoing success of the Kansas City Chiefs, they cannot ignore the brilliance of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. His achievements over the past eight seasons have been remarkable.

The Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl 59 after a thrilling 32-29 win against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game. This marks the fifth time Mahomes has led the Chiefs to the Super Bowl since the 2019 season.

Top-tier quarterbacks do whatever is necessary to secure a win, and Mahomes exemplified that by overcoming Josh Allen and the Bills in the playoffs for the fourth time in his career.

“Man, put the ball in 15’s hands. Let him take charge. He will make the right choice, find the open teammate, or run it himself,” stated Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown in an interview with YSL News Sports. “He’s definitely on his way to being the greatest. It’s a privilege to witness this.”

In the game, Mahomes completed 18 of 26 passes for 245 yards and threw for one touchdown. His performance was solid and efficient. Despite the Bills focusing on his primary target, tight end Travis Kelce, Mahomes’ ability to run was key in hurting the Buffalo defense. He showed that he could be a more effective dual-threat quarterback compared to Allen, who had amassed 65 rushing touchdowns in regular-season play.

The Chiefs quarterback rushed 11 times, gaining 43 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

“They always offer me options to keep the ball and run. With them often playing man coverage and focusing on Kelce, it opened up lanes for me,” Mahomes explained. “I took some of those options that I had throughout the season, especially during playoffs when it’s vital to test the defense’s rules.”

Mahomes’ running ability created significant challenges for the Bills’ defense. His two rushing touchdowns set a playoff record for a single game for him. He produced crucial plays at key moments, including a 17-yard pass to running back Samaje Perine that propelled the Chiefs to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.

“Pat Mahomes was incredible,” said Chiefs coach Andy Reid.

The Chiefs have now joined the ranks of only three other teams that have made it to three consecutive Super Bowls, with a chance to become the first team ever to claim three straight titles.

“Considering all the ups and downs throughout the season, and the injuries, everything has to align just right. The margin between winning and losing in this league is minuscule,” Reid noted. “The competitive balance is astounding.”

This competitive balance is indeed impressive. This season alone, 141 regular-season games concluded with a margin of seven points or fewer. The Chiefs have the ultimate game-changer in Mahomes at the most pivotal position, which was on full display in the AFC Championship.

Mahomes has now secured two NFL MVP awards, five AFC championships, three Super Bowl titles, three Super Bowl MVP awards, and 17 playoff wins—just second to any quarterback in NFL history—all before turning 30. If he wins one more playoff game this season, he will become a four-time Super Bowl champion.

Should that happen, he’d be less than halfway to Tom Brady’s impressive record of 35 career postseason victories.

“It’s genuinely exciting. My goal is to win in the postseason. I’ve been fortunate to be part of excellent football squads, fantastic coaches, and a top-notch organization,” Mahomes said. “I aim to make the most of every opportunity, knowing it could be my last. I realize I have a long way to go to catch Tom, but I’ll do everything I can to get closer.”