Chiefs Patrick Mahomes' impressive performance this season threatens Tom Brady's GOAT crown

Patrick Mahomes, a 29-year-old quarterback, is on the verge of winning his third consecutive Super Bowl, which will make him the most victorious player in the history of the NFL, despite being compared to Tom Brady. Mahomes continues to build his legacy as one of the best in NFL history. Mahomes has left other names from his generation, like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, very far behind. For that reason, the debate on where he currently stands as the greatest of all time only has Tom Brady and Joe Montana as potential challengers.Super Bowl LIX will be held on February 9th at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 55-23, which is the most points ever scored in an NFC Conference Championship game. On the other hand, the Eagles' offensive line made it possible for Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley to gather three rushing touchdowns each. Kansas City Chiefs defeated Buffalo Bills 32-29, with Patrick Mahomes now standing at 4-0 in playoff games against Josh Allen. Josh Allen became the first quarterback in the NFL to lose four straight playoff games against the same opponent.The Chiefs have now reached their fifth Super Bowl in six years, a feat that has never been done in NFL history. They are the first of nine back-to-back championship teams to reach a third consecutive Super Bowl, one win away from a historic three-peat. With this win, Mahomes becomes the third quarterback to start five Super Bowls, the first to do so before turning 30, and surpasses 19 entire franchises in total Super Bowl appearances.Mahomes, who is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, seeks to transcend Tom Brady, the GOAT, in his career. Brady owns more notable NFL records, with those including seven Super Bowl titles, 251 career victories, and 649 passing touchdowns. Mahomes, in his seventh season with the Chiefs, makes him more consolidated in terms of record-breaking Brady, especially when mentioning their statistics in their first eight seasons.Mahomes leads the league in wins, passing touchdowns, passing yards, and rushing yards with 89, topping Brady's 86. Both quarterbacks have three Super Bowl titles, but Mahomes will have played in one more game by 30. Brady retired with a 7-3 record in 10 Super Bowls.Mahomes might best Brady in some statistical categories, but he won the most important games during their overlapping years. They played each other six times, splitting the series 3-3. Mahomes won three of four regular-season meetings, but Brady won both playoff meetings, including a Super Bowl. The next two weeks will tell if Mahomes can move closer to Brady.Also Read: “Keep doing what I’m doing”: Tom Brady's advice to Patrick Mahomes has significantly influenced the Chiefs this seasonMahomes is in a league of his own, winning seven consecutive conference championship games in seven seasons. He has 17 playoff victories and is second all-time behind Brady's 35. This occurred at age 29 for Mahomes, while Brady did so at age 35. Mahomes' career will continue, and if injuries do not subside, his true prime may not be seen yet.