The Kansas City Chiefs are a dynasty, and Patrick Mahomes strengthened his argument as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time during Sunday's 25-22 OT win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Mahomes, whose game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime gave the Chiefs the win, has joined Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman as the only starting quarterbacks with at least three Super Bowl wins. He was named Super Bowl MVP for the third time, a feat only Brady (five times) and Montana (three times) have matched.
While he won the game with his arm, Mahomes put himself and his team in position to win the game by making some key plays with his legs. In overtime, Mahomes had an eight-yard run on 4th-and-1 and a 19-yard run moments later. Those plays set up his game-winning strike to Hardman with three seconds left in overtime.
Mahomes finished the night with 333 yards and two touchdowns on 34 of 46 passing. But he also ran for a team-high 66 yards on nine carries, the second-most rushing yards by a quarterback in Super Bowl history.
You've got to think that Mahomes' success as a runner was at least partly due to Dre Greenlaw's injury that was sufferred midway through the second quarter. With Greenlaw out, the 49ers lost a key component of the middle of their defense, and Mahomes took full advantage.
That's the thing about Mahomes. While his arm gets the headlines, his ability as an all-around athlete is one of the reasons why he's a two-time league MVP and now three-time Super Bowl MVP. His competitive drive is also a reason why the Chiefs are the first team since Brady's Patriots to win back-to-back Super Bowls.
But if you think the Chiefs are done, Mahomes has other ideas.
"It's the start of one," Mahomes told CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson afterward when asked if the Chiefs are indeed a dynasty. "We're not done. I know we're going to celebrate tonight ... but we're not done. We've got a young team, we're going to keep this thing going."
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Patrick Mahomes wins 2024 Super Bowl MVP: Chiefs QB joins Tom Brady, Joe Montana as only 3-time award winners - CBSSports.com.
Who is the only 3-time MVP in Super Bowl history? ›
Tom Brady is the only player to have won five Super Bowl MVP awards (four with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers); Joe Montana and Mahomes won three times and three other players—Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw and Eli Manning—have won the award twice.
How many times has Patrick Mahomes won the Super Bowl in the MVP? ›
Patrick Mahomes won his third Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 25-22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. He also earned some extra hardware, as the Chiefs' superstar quarterback was named the Super Bowl MVP, winning it for the third time in his career.
Who is winning the Super Bowl in 2024? ›
Kansas City Chiefs win the 2024 Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs struggled against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, going scoreless until a crucial 28-yard field goal by Harrison Butker finally put the Chiefs on the board, 10-3 at halftime.
Who will be MVP in 2024? ›
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What did Mahomes get for being MVP? ›
According to ESPN's Field Yates, Mahomes earns an extra $1.25 million for earning the NFL's MVP honors in 2022.
Who got the NFL MVP in 2024? ›
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took home his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award at the 2024 “NFL Honors” ceremony on Thursday night at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas. Here's what we're following: AP Winners: The Houston Texans' quarterback C.J.
How many Super Bowl MVPs did Tom Brady win? ›
Recent News. Tom Brady (born August 3, 1977, San Mateo, California, U.S.) is an American football quarterback who led his teams to a record seven Super Bowl victories (2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021) and was named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) five times (2002, 2004, 2015, 2017, and 2021).
How many Super Bowls has Mahomes been to? ›
Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowl games in his career thus far! In total, he has played in the Super Bowl four times. Most recently, Patrick won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs beat the 49ers, 25-22, at Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.
Who is Patrick Mahomes' half sister? ›
Patrick Mahomes boasts an impressive resume that includes two NFL MVP awards, one Offensive Player of the Year award, and six Pro Bowl selections. His unprecedented achievements and impact on the game have firmly established him as one of the most dominant forces in football history.
How good is Patrick Mahomes? ›
Within his 7 NFL seasons, Mahomes managed to win 3 Super Bowls, 3 Super Bowl MVPS, 2 league MVPS, and is a 6 time Pro Bowl honoree. When comparing quarterbacks, football fanatics and reporters typically compare Mahomes with former football quarterback star, Tom Brady.
Who won Super Bowl 2024 MVP? ›
Mahomes also becomes the third player ever to win the award in consecutive seasons after also claiming it in the Chiefs' Super Bowl 57 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. On Sunday night, he went 34-of-46 passing for 333 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, adding a team-high 66 rushing yards on nine carries.
Who will win the 2025 Super Bowl? ›
With rookies reporting to training camp this week, and most of the veterans reporting next week, the Niners' odds moved slightly from +550 to +600, and they're now co-favorites alongside the Chiefs to win the Big Game.
Who did Patrick Mahomes lose to in the Super Bowl? ›
In Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mahomes threw for 270 yards and two interceptions in the game as the Chiefs lost 31–9. It was his first double-digit loss in the NFL, and also the first time since he became the Chiefs starting quarterback that the offense did not score any touchdowns.
Who got the MVP in the NFL in 2024? ›
Lamar Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second MVP award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night.
Who is most likely MVP of Super Bowl? ›
2024 Super Bowl MVP odds
- Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs (+130) Last week: 1 (+125) ...
- Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers (+220) Last week: 2 (+220) ...
- Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (+450) Last week: 3 (+450) ...
- Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs (+1400) Last week: 4 (+1400) ...
- Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (+3500)
Patrick Mahomes wins Super Bowl MVP for third time.
What are the Super Bowl odds for 2024? ›
The two teams that appeared in last year's Super Bowl are the favorites to return and win it all with the Chiefs and 49ers each listed at +600. Those odds translate to 14.29% implied probability and while the Chiefs and Niners are the favorites, its far from a certainty.
