{"id":80069,"date":"2022-11-29T21:55:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T21:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscroll.com\/?p=80069"},"modified":"2023-12-28T05:41:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T05:41:59","slug":"ways-patrick-mahomes-is-shutting-up-critics-in-his-best-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.sportscroll.com\/ways-patrick-mahomes-is-shutting-up-critics-in-his-best-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways Patrick Mahomes Is Shutting Up Critics In His Best Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patrick Mahomes<\/a> is the best quarterback in the NFL right now and a likely MVP winner again. After a mixed bag of results throughout 2021, Mahomes recovered and is enjoying his best season with the Chiefs. Today we’ll look at the reasons why he is shutting up his critics and how he has taken his game to the next level.<\/p>\n

The QB continues to break records every week and leaves NFL fans breathless with his devastating performances. Every time he steps onto a playing field we witness history<\/a> because he is a future Hall of Famer. Enjoy it while it lasts because Mahomes is a player that’s difficult to describe with words.<\/p>\n

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Top 100 Passing Yards<\/h3>\n

In 2022, Mahomes broke into the list of the top 100 NFL<\/a> passers ever in his fifth season as a professional player. This was an outstanding achievement because he blazed past HOF’er Sammy Baugh in the process. Meanwhile, Mahomes’ relative youth makes this very special because it happened so quickly (via Sportscasting<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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He went straight into the top 60 and it appears that there’s no stopping him. It’s also a great reflection of Mahomes’ accuracy and efficiency with the ball as well as his consistency. Many people think that the NFL<\/a> has never seen a quarterback like him before. He continues to silence the critics during his best season because nobody can stop him.<\/p>\n

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Rival Respect<\/h3>\n

The L.A. Rams lost a tight game against the Chiefs in 2022 but perhaps they had too much respect for Mahomes. Their defensive coordinator, Raheem Morris, lavished the quarterback with praise before the game. “The quarterback is an alien. Let’s be honest, like, he’s an alien,” Morris said. “They also have an alien at tight end.”<\/p>\n

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Morris wasn’t the first coach to speak respectfully about Mahomes either. Many other NFL players<\/a> and staff respect the Kansas City QB because they recognize that he is a generational talent. It’s awe-inspiring to step onto the field with somebody who will be in the Hall of Fame one day (via USA Today Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Hard To Hate<\/h3>\n

It’s also very difficult to find reasons to hate<\/a> Mahomes. The quarterback lives a relatively low-key existence in Kansas City. His house isn’t massive by the standards of NFL superstars<\/a>. Meanwhile, he avoids receiving hate for his annoying younger brother, Jackson despite the latter leeching off his fame<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Some people don’t have much time for Mahomes’ wife, Brittney, but the player himself is an unobtrusive personality. This probably pleases his sponsors and his representatives because he’s a marketing dream. Josh Allen is arguably Mahomes’ biggest rival but even he says it’s impossible to hate him even if he wanted to (via People<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Learns From Mistakes<\/h3>\n

Even when Mahomes loses he tries to turn it into a positive experience<\/a>. It’s rare these days that the Chiefs suffer defeat<\/a> even if they slog their way to a victory. But sometimes it happens and Mahomes doesn’t enjoy the best game. Nonetheless, Mahomes maintains a constructive perspective (via The Globe and Mail)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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“Some of those came in crucial moments, knowing when and not to take a chance,” Mahomes said. “But every experience, bad and good, you have to take the positive from. We had a lot of good things happen in that game, but at the same time you have to find a way to win.”<\/p>\n

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Dream Team<\/h3>\n

One of the main reasons why Mahomes is having the best season of his career is because of his longtime teammate, Travis Kelce. The pair maintain a very close friendship off the field. They’re the modern edition of Tom Brady<\/a> and Rob Gronkowski. But Mahomes thinks that Kelce is even better than the latter.<\/p>\n

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“Travis, I mean, it’s Travis, greatest tight end of all time, he makes plays like that to win games,” Mahomes said (via CBS Sports<\/a>). “At the end of the day, he’s going to keep fighting until the very end. When you see that, not only is it impressive for him, but it gets other guys going.”<\/p>\n

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Underrated Mobility<\/h3>\n

There is one area where people continue to underrate Mahomes. When analysts discuss rushing quarterbacks they mention the likes of Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields. However, Mahomes is extremely light on his feet and makes teams pay if they don’t close him down (via USA Today Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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The L.A. Chargers discovered this the hard way when Mahomes dropped his shoulder and slipped away. It was one of his best moments of the season as he charged into space before throwing a brilliant touchdown pass. Then the Cowboys’ Micah Parson said he wished he could play Madden like Mahomes plays football.<\/p>\n

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Nagy Effect<\/h3>\n

Mike Kafka left his role as Kansas City quarterbacks’ coach and instantly fans<\/a> despaired. Some of them feared that Mahomes would suffer an immediate decline<\/a> after he lost his mentor. But the Chiefs brought in another Mahomes’ favorite in Matt Nagy. Since then, Mahomes is going from strength to strength and having arguably his best season.<\/p>\n

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Nagy coached Mahomes during his rookie season<\/a> and explained his feelings about the player. “The beauty of Patrick Mahomes is he always wants to get better every single day,” Nagy said. “He does not take a day off, and that’s what I love most about him.” That’s high praise from an experienced coach who knows what he’s talking about (via USA Today Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Family Man<\/h3>\n

Mahomes values his family above everything else on the planet. Yes, his football pays the bills but he is trying to make the same mistake<\/a> that Tom Brady made. It’s very difficult to strike a balance between football and domestic life<\/a> because of the NFL’s travel obligations. But this makes family time even more special.<\/p>\n

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The quarterback’s parents divorced but they maintain a positive relationship and support their son. Mahomes is also a proud father and this motivates him to do his best. His family network is a massive factor behind his growth and a reason why this is his best season so far (via Sporting News<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Touchdown Leader<\/h3>\n

Many great quarterbacks accumulate passing yards but this doesn’t mean that there is always a result. However, there’s no denying that Mahomes possesses frightening accuracy. The Chiefs quarterback achieved an amazing milestone in 2022 as he became the touchdown leader for QBs in their first 75 games.<\/p>\n

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He surpassed Aaron Rodgers<\/a> and Dan Marino to claim the title for himself. This was outstanding because he had a record 176 touchdowns in 71 games. Mahomes is a prolific passer and is on course to break more records during his best season. It’s frightening to imagine what he may achieve over his whole career (via Essentially Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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No Cheating<\/h3>\n

Some people are determined to find reasons to hate Mahomes but it’s difficult because there aren’t many reasons. Even the biggest Chiefs haters<\/a> struggle to hate their quarterback because he is almost boring. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick brought several cheating<\/a> scandals to the Patriots so it was easier to despise their dynasty.<\/p>\n

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It helps that the Chiefs haven’t enjoyed the same dominance in terms of Super Bowl<\/a> wins. Nor were there episodes like DeflateGate or SpyGate to pick<\/a> on. Yes, it’s possible to point the finger at Britt Reid after his DUI before Super Bowl LXV. But that has nothing to do with Mahomes, who’s having the best season of his career (via CBS Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Clutch King<\/h3>\n

Nobody is better in clutch situations than Mahomes. We saw this as he finished 2021 with a bang against the Bills in overtime<\/a>. Meanwhile, he took this brilliance into 2022 with his best season to date. The Chiefs produced an outstanding and gritty comeback<\/a> against the Titans in November.<\/p>\n

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That wasn’t even their best comeback of the year because they had a spectacular one against the Raiders. Las Vegas led 17-0 but this wasn’t enough to beat the Chiefs. Mahomes played a crucial role in leading his team up the field to crucial victories. That’s the difference between them and their AFC West rivals (via Wall Street Journal<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Pass Leader<\/h3>\n

Mahomes broke another amazing record as he achieved the most passing yards in a quarterback’s first 75 appearances. However, it only took Mahomes 71 starts to beat Matt Stafford’s accolade. It’s safe to say that nobody is going to catch up to him anytime soon because he is in a league of his own (via USA Today Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Some of Mahomes’ critics believed he was on a downturn after a mixed 2021 season. But 2022 is a different story because it appears that he is back to his elite<\/a> best. This was just one of several fantastic records that Mahomes smashed. Now he’s having the best season of his career and it’s exciting for Chiefs’ fans.<\/p>\n

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Perfect Setup<\/h3>\n

Everybody saw what happened between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick when it came to a miserable end. However, Patrick Mahomes and his head coach, Andy Reid maintain a strong relationship. It helps that Reid isn’t a prickly character like Belichick and is prepared to indulge his superstar (via NFL.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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“To me, he’s pretty good all the time,” Reid revealed about his quarterback. “We’re lucky to have him. Kansas City is lucky to have him. The National Football League<\/a> is lucky to have him because he’s a good person and a good football player. I think he does pretty good all the time.”<\/p>\n

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High Standards<\/h3>\n

One of the most admirable aspects of Mahomes’ game is his desire to set high standards. He lambasted himself after one game against the Rams because he threw an interception that kept the other team in the game. Another quarterback<\/a> may have shrugged but Mahomes refused to back down from his mistake.<\/p>\n

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“Especially in the red zone, we got to execute at a higher level,” Mahomes said in his postgame press conference. “I got to execute at a higher level, and I got to take out like the one dumb play I make every game it seems like so if I can take that out, I think we’ll be alright (via NBC Sports)<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

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Injury Record<\/h3>\n

One of the most impressive aspects of Mahomes’ game and character is his toughness. In 2019, he missed two games with a dislocated knee but his injury record is otherwise spotless. This means a lot to the Chiefs because they trust their quarterback to stay fit and trust in his physical<\/a> prowess.<\/p>\n

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In recent seasons we’ve seen quarterbacks like Dak Prescott suffer injuries and derail their franchises’ seasons. Perhaps Mahomes will have a serious injury at some point but he takes less damage than Joe Burrow and is tougher than Prescott. This is massive for the Chiefs because he’s such a great player (via Fansided<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Tyreek Who?<\/h3>\n

One of the preseason narratives saw Mahomes’ critics predict that he would struggle without Tyreek Hill. The star wide receiver left Kansas City for the Miami Dolphins. However, Mahomes proved that he doesn’t need Hill to win games and is elevating the talent around him instead.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Hill made waves when he claimed that Tua Tagavailoa is a more accurate passer than Mahomes. Surprisingly, the Dolphins QB had the best passer rating in the NFL before Week 12. But most people mocked Hill’s words because Mahomes is on another level (via NBC Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Super Bowl Rebound<\/h3>\n

It’s easy to forget that Mahomes didn’t have the best start to the 2021 season after a Super Bowl<\/a> hangover. However, he turned it around and is prospering again with a new quarterbacks coach. Meanwhile, the newly streamlined Chiefs possess a lot of motivation and want to prove themselves again.<\/p>\n

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Many poorer quarterbacks than Mahomes won Super Bowl rings and lived off this for the rest of their careers<\/a>. But Mahomes has his eye on bigger things and wants to follow in Tom Brady’s footsteps. He’ll probably never win seven rings but he’s determined to bring the franchise back to the promised land (via Sporting News<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Kansas City’s Hero<\/h3>\n

Some quarterbacks dream of moving to a bigger market after their rookie contract<\/a> ends. However, Mahomes loves<\/a> Kansas City in the same way that Drew Brees adored New Orleans. The Texan is very happy living in Missouri and has no desire to go anywhere else. The city adopted him and he’s grateful for their support during his best season.<\/p>\n

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Mahomes said: “I love it. I honestly do. I mean, look we’ve got the Chiefs fans, Chiefs Kingdom, right here. Kansas City is such an amazing city and they’ve really embraced me coming there. I love being there and I love being a part of the community and a part of that organization (via Fansided<\/a>).”<\/p>\n

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No Drama<\/h3>\n

One of the best aspects of Mahomes’ game is that there is no drama<\/a> with him off the field. The actor Harry Winkler loves Mahomes because he puts everything on the line during the game. But he doesn’t bring any baggage with him and it’s very difficult to say anything negative about the former Texas Tech star.<\/p>\n

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“I love the way Patrick Mahomes plays the game,” the “Fonz” said. “There’s no drama. There’s improvisation, there’s concentration, there’s grace. And there’s winning.” Winkler knows what he’s talking about because Mahomes is brilliant. The quarterback is the best player of his generation (via KCTV 5<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Silencing The Critics<\/h3>\n

Haters love to find reasons to slate famous<\/a> and successful people. Jealousy is a cardinal sin but it appears to be human nature. However, Mahomes is doing his best to silence his critics because he doesn’t allow them to affect him. He spoke about the bias against black quarterbacks but rarely reacts to media members.<\/p>\n

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His achievements mean that he has a target on his back but he lets his work on the field do the talking. a glance at his resume shows that he is an unstoppable talent. The scariest aspect of this is that the Super Bowl MVP appears to be improving because this is his best season yet (via Fansided<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Most Passing Yards<\/h3>\n

In 2022, Mahomes lit the way for his fellow quarterback with the most passing yards by Week 11. He blazed in front of Josh Allen with almost 3,500 yards as he demonstrated his elite ability. If Mahomes were a machine he’d be a submarine because his arms are like torpedoes (via ESPN)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The craziest aspect is that he arguably doesn’t have the best receivers in the league. This makes his achievements all the more incredible<\/a> because he is making his teammates better. They depend on his outstanding talent as he throws passes across the field. That’s why Mahomes is the most valuable player in the entire league<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Team Leader<\/h3>\n

Mahomes is the best leader in the AFC West right now and motivates his teammates<\/a> to improve themselves. Many fans had high hopes<\/a> for the Raiders after Davante Adams reunited with Derek Carr. Meanwhile, some people projected the Broncos to be contenders because they traded for Russell Wilson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Justin Herbert is playing well for the Chargers but their roster isn’t as strong as Kansas City’s. Furthermore, Mahomes sets the standards that Herbert hopes to emulate. “There is not a throw on the field that he can’t make. He’s able to do everything,” Herbert said. “He’s one of the best to ever do it”(via L.A. Times<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Mental Strength<\/h3>\n

Many great college quarterbacks possess phenomenal physical gifts but don’t have the mental fortitude to make it in the NFL. We’ve seen the likes of Sam Darnold and Carson Wentz flatter to deceive in recent years. Meanwhile, players like Tom Brady and Kurt Warner shocked the world because of their desire to win (via The Big Lead<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Mahomes cemented his place in the latter category because he is a born winner. Some will scoff at this and point to his Super Bowl defeat against the Bucs. They’ll also note that he didn’t play well against the Bengals in AFC Championship in 2021. But he’s back with a vengeance in his best season yet and that took guts.<\/p>\n

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Record Breaker<\/h3>\n

Mahomes breaks records with a vengeance. These days it feels like he’s unlocking achievements like a teenage boy playing a video game. It’s unbelievable to watch this modern great because he’s blowing previous legends<\/a> out of the water. Mahomes is outshining the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning with his output.<\/p>\n

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It may take another couple of rings for analysts to hold him in the same regard as Tom Brady. But if he caps off his best season with another MVP award and a Super Bowl appearance, he’ll be on the right track. In another life, he may already have three rings to his name but there’s surely another on the horizon (via News Press<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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All-Round Brilliance<\/h3>\n

Even Mahomes’ rivals respect him because they can’t deny his brilliance. Sports Illustrated<\/a> asked Jalen Ramsey what he thinks is the quarterback’s best attribute. The Rams star refused to say anything positive about Josh Allen but he waxed lyrical about Mahomes. However, he denied that Mahomes was a one-trick pony in his best season yet.<\/p>\n

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“One thing? Nah it ain’t just one,” Ramsey said. “It’s a lot of things. He’s probably the MVP front-runner again right now, deservedly so. I mean, what can’t he do?” It’s impressive that even opposition players respect Mahomes because of his profound influence on the sport.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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