Patrick Mahomes keeps putting his name next to Tom Brady’s, and after Sunday’s 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs quarterback made it sound like he’s fine with that pattern continuing.
Kansas City moved to 5-0 and stayed the only undefeated team in the AFC, while the Chargers dropped to 0-6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes completed 23 of 30 passes for 272 yards and an interception in the victory, and he reached a major milestone at the same time: his 100th career win in his 131st start. That ties Brady as the fastest quarterback in NFL history to get to 100 regular-season wins.
It’s hardly a one-time thing this season. Mahomes had already matched Brady as the quickest to 98 and 99 wins after victories over the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders.
After the game, Mahomes leaned into the coincidence when speaking with CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins.
“It seems like every time I win a game, I’m tying him [Tom Brady], so I’m gonna keep winning,” Mahomes said, via NFL on CBS.
He kept the same tone in his postgame press conference.
“I’m like, when did Tom lose another game?” Mahomes said, drawing laughs from reporters, via KSHB’s Dre Bradley. “Because I feel like every game I win, I’m tied.”
For all the jokes, Mahomes also made clear the comparison means something to him.
“It’s always an honor to be in any conversation as far as winning football with him,” Mahomes said. “If you can be mentioned in any category with him, it’s special.”
The Chiefs now head to Seattle next Sunday night, where Mahomes will have a shot at win No. 101.
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