Arrr! Behold the finest moments o' Patrick Mahomes in his 5 AFC championship raids!
2024-01-24
Arrr, me hearties! Be it known that Patrick Mahomes, the mighty ship captain of Kansas City Chiefs, hath steered his crew to a sixth straight AFC championship game! Let's set our eyes on his finest plunderings from the past five voyages, yarrr!
The Kansas City Chiefs and their quarterback Patrick Mahomes have secured their place in the AFC championship game. This will be their sixth consecutive appearance in the championship game, after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. The Chiefs have been successful in three of their previous five championship games, earning them two Super Bowl titles.If the Chiefs win on Sunday, Mahomes will make history with his 14th postseason victory, joining a small group of quarterbacks who have achieved this milestone. However, Mahomes' success did not come overnight. Let's take a look back at some of his memorable moments in the AFC championship games.
One of Mahomes' greatest playoff moments came in his latest visit to the championship game. Despite battling an ankle injury, Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. In the dying seconds of the game, Mahomes made an impressive scramble to the sidelines, gaining a crucial first down. A penalty against the Bengals further helped the Chiefs, and they sealed the win with a field goal.
However, Mahomes missed out on a third consecutive trip to the Super Bowl when the Chiefs suffered an overtime loss to the Bengals in the AFC championship game in 2022. Nevertheless, Mahomes had an impressive first half, leading the Chiefs to an 18-point lead before the tide turned in the Bengals' favor.
In 2021, fresh off a Super Bowl victory, Mahomes played a dominant role in the Chiefs' 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills. He completed 29 of 38 passes for 325 yards and three touchdowns. One of his standout plays was an underhand pass to tight end Travis Kelce, contributing to the Chiefs' victory.
In 2020, Mahomes displayed his footwork skills with a 27-yard rushing touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC championship game. This helped the Chiefs secure a win and advance to the Super Bowl.
In Mahomes' first year as the Chiefs' starting quarterback, he led the team to the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots. Despite losing in overtime, Mahomes showed his ability to perform under pressure, leading the Chiefs on a game-tying drive with just over 30 seconds remaining.
Overall, Mahomes has had several memorable moments in the AFC championship games, showcasing his talent and leadership skills. The Chiefs and their fans are hoping for another successful run this year.