Tom Brady Applauds KC Chiefs Duo’s Record-Breaking Performance Against Bills
During the Divisional Round victory over the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star players, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, achieved yet another NFL record, and this time, they accomplished it as a dynamic duo.
Among others, Bleacher Report highlighted this milestone. “Mahomes and Kelce surpassed [Tom] Brady and [Rob Gronkowski] for the most postseason touchdowns (16) by a QB-Receiver Duo in NFL history,” they reported. Brady and Gronkowski had previously held the record with 15 postseason touchdowns together.
On January 22, the morning after the game, Brady graciously acknowledged Mahomes breaking another one of his NFL records.
“BEASTS,” commented the legendary quarterback, jokingly adding, “When you one-up Gronk, you’re doing something right.”
Brady’s response quickly garnered over 30K likes in approximately three hours, while Gronkowski has yet to publicly address the matter.
After the game, Mahomes was asked about the significance of breaking this postseason record.
“Passing anything that involves Brady and Gronk is special,” responded the Chiefs QB. “Because those are two of the greatest players — I mean, Tom is the greatest player and then one of the greatest tight ends of all time. And postseason players. So, to be mentioned in that, and passing that, you appreciate that.”
Mahomes also credited his partner in crime, noting that this record “speaks to Travis and his work,” including “being able to make big plays in big games.”
“We always emphasize getting Travis the ball. He did a great job of getting himself open,” expressed the reigning NFL MVP. “And then once they started putting a lot of attention on him, other guys like [Marquez Valdes-Scantling] made plays.”
“That’s what it takes,” Mahomes concluded. “Everybody’s got to make plays in order to win playoff games.”
Kelce finished the game with five receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
Mahomes targeted his primary weapon six times against the Bills, leading all Kansas City pass-catchers on the evening.
