Grand Contrast: Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady Post-Super Bowl Victories. The Real Match-up Unveiled! Is Patrick Mahomes really on level with Tom Brady?

In 2019, Patrick Mahomes, in only his second full year as an NFL starter, faced Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Although Mahomes and the Chiefs narrowly missed out on a Super Bowl appearance that season, it was a glimpse of a new era in the NFL. Despite the Patriots taking a 31-28 lead with just 39 seconds left in regulation, Mahomes showcased his potential by orchestrating a quick drive that led to a game-tying field goal.

This moment foreshadowed the future we now witness with Mahomes and the Chiefs, as it hinted at the changing of the guard in the league. During their six encounters before Brady’s retirement, their head-to-head record was tied at 3-3. However, Brady held the advantage, winning 2-0 in the postseason and securing a Super Bowl victory with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his first year with the team.

Patrick Mahomes is this generation’s Tom Brady because of his ability to do the unthinkable

As we have now all been absent of Brady for a full season, there has been a seamless transition of greatness. Again, we had preconceived notions, like we would with any new up-and-coming star player when we saw what Mahomes could do. But the thing is, none of us ever truly know until time passes, until there’s enough evidence to facilitate a rightful response and crowning of the next great player.

Brady broke records and set standards that are still almost virtually impossible to not just accomplish but comprehend. That’s in large part why no one wanted to signal Mahomes as his heir apparent — or any other player for that matter. Brady has a Mount Everest-sized amount of accomplishments that have no equal from the past or room for comparison in the future until Patrick Mahomes.

The reason everyone didn’t want to be premature in pushing Mahomes’ name next to Brady’s was that the former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback was refusing to relinquish his throne and retire, thus continuing to pad his stats and trophy case after every season of play. With Brady now without a helmet and pads to further distance himself from others before him — and with the thought of any after him — Mahomes struck instantly and is now, with Super Bowl 58, going to his fourth Super Bowl in his career, hoping to secure his third championship overall.