With a 9-0, unbeaten record so far, the Kansas City Chiefs have planted one leg in the postseason. That makes a three-peat — something unprecedented in the NFL — just a few playoff games away for Patrick Mahomes. Given his postseason record, fans expect nothing less. But does that add pressure on his shoulders, especially with the GOAT conversation on the line?
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Pat Mahomes Sr., father of the 29-year-old QB, answered this question during his appearance at the Arrowhead Allies podcast (via Starcade Media). Mahomes Sr., a former baseball pitcher, stated that he has been making bets about Patrick’s professional career since he was just five or six years old.
He recalled how Patrick, during his days at Texas Tech, had to score every time he took the field when his team was losing the game, “and a lot of times they still lost the game.” That itself is enormous pressure for a young college athlete, and Pat believes that his son has outgrown that phase.
“He’s been through that, so I don’t think he feels the pressure,” Pat said. “I think he’s just out there trying to figure out a solution for how to win the game. That was the first thing that came out of his mouth after they won the Super Bowl last year. ‘Hey, we’re not done, we’re gonna get three. Nobody’s ever done it.'”
While Patrick has played multiple times under pressure, a lot is at stake this time. With a three-peat on the line, he has the chance to solidify himself as a GOAT alongside Tom Brady. Since Mahomes won’t be playing as long as Brady, this feat could save him the trouble of playing for more than two decades.
Three-Peat or a Perfect Season
Given the current trajectory, the Chiefs are almost halfway through, building up to a perfect season and a three-peat. If they pull off a 20-0 season (including the postseason), Patrick Mahomes’ thirst to match Brady’s legacy would be quenched.
But are the Chiefs really aiming for a perfect season or will they start benching Patrick Mahomes and other star players when they become the top AFC seed?
Pat Mahomes Sr. feels it is very much possible.
“I think it’s definitely the three-peat (that the Chiefs are aiming for),” the former baseball player said. “Yes, winning all the games would be nice, but I’m not going to doubt what Andy Reid knows. For some reason, he seems to know when to rest him (Patrick) and when not to rest him.”
Pat Mahomes does, however, suggest that even if coach Reid does wish to bench Patrick, backup Carson Wentz is more than equipped to win games for him.
