SUMMARY
- Patrick Mahomes plays as the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.
- Tom Brady is a former footballer who has created a legacy with the New England Patriots.
Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs is probably the biggest franchise in the NFL at the moment, and Tom Brady’s New England Patriots is arguably the most extensive team in history. The Patriots are considered one of the biggest franchises in NFL history, and no one is closer to their legacy to date.
Many believe that if the Chiefs continue their superb run of form, then it will not take too long for Mahomes & Co. to surpass Brady’s legacy with the Patriots. Tom Brady established an unimaginable heritage with the Patriots, and during his time there, the franchise was a terror for opponents. Nonetheless, after Brady left the Patriots, they never seemed to be the same.
As days pass, it’s very much expected that the Chiefs with Mahomes might have surpassed the legacy Brady set with the Patriots. Therefore, below, we have discussed three principal reasons why the Mahomes and Chiefs will establish more heritage than Brady did with the Patriots.
1. Time speaks in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs
The first and foremost reason is time. Mahomes is the biggest star in the league, and he is only 28. Before joining the group of 30s, if the quarterback wins another shiny and glittering trophy, he will be just two behind Brady’s Patriots of six. Even if the Chiefs and Mahomes fail to do so, he can still match or even overcome Brady’s Patriots’ legacy shortly.
In the last five seasons, the Chiefs have won three Super Bowls and even back-to-back in two seasons in a dominating manner. The Chiefs defeated almost every team in the league during this dominance. From those fixtures, it is clear that the phase the Chiefs are going through will always be challenging for everyone to stop them without any miracle.
2. Kansas City Chiefs’ outstanding run of form with Patrick Mahomes
Since the arrival of Patrick Mahomes at Kansas City, their whole scenario has changed. It is evident from the gameplay of the Chiefs in the past few seasons that if they fall short in a game, the opponent can’t relax because they know how to come back. No team can start each game with a lead during the early stages, but making a comeback and snatching victory from the hands of the rivals shows a team’s true potential.
The Chiefs’ nature is the same; they know how to turn a game and snatch the victory from the opponents’ faces. Brady’s Patriots were also the same in their prime. Comparing the records of the Chiefs with Mahomes and Brady with the Patriots, it can be identified that the former is following the latter’s path quite efficiently.
At 28, with each other franchises, Mahomes and Brady’s Super Bowl victory is the same as each of them winning three. Brady is trailing the Chiefs’ 28-year-old with 2-3 in terms of Super Bowl MVP.
Also, in the case of AFC Championship games and NFL Awards, the GOAT is behind Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes recorded 72-22 with the Chiefs and Brady with the Patriots, 70-24, which shows Mahomes’ has already begun leading the legendary quarterback.
3. Golden opportunities for the Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes & Co. has an excellent opportunity to break the record of the Patriots if they win the 2024-25 Super Bowl. The Patriots won two Super Bowls in 2004 and 2005, just like the Chiefs in 2023 and 2024. Therefore, the Chiefs winning the next Super Bowl will break the Patriots’ record, and the Chiefs will get a convincing boost in the debate.
During Brady’s time with the Patriots, the franchise won its fourth title after ten years in 2015, pushing the franchise downwards at that time. Hence, the next 3-5 years for the Chiefs will be vital to surpassing the legacy of the Patriots they hold in the league. The four-time Super Bowl champions must maintain their form to be the best, but a little slip can cost them.
From the Chiefs’ current form, it is highly expected that surpassing the Patriots is just a matter of time for them. Comparing the first six seasons of Mahomes’ and Brady with their franchises, their achievements and records are almost the same, even though Mahomes’ & Co. are in front, and nearly no one can stand tall and be able to throw tough challenges.
It seems that not only the Patriots but no franchise looks as stable as the Chiefs, and because of that, their future looks very bright. The franchise has some magnificent players who can turn a whole game on their own on their day. Consequently, the Chiefs with Mahomes are as good as the Patriots with Brady and even a bit better, and fans can see the era of the Chiefs after the Patriots.