Since being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, Patrick Mahomes has redefined success in the NFL. After spending his rookie year learning from Alex Smith, Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018, and the Chiefs have been nearly unstoppable since. Under his leadership, Kansas City has secured three Super Bowl titles, including two consecutive victories, and has racked up 75 regular-season wins, the most in the league during that period. Hot on their heels are the Baltimore Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, with 66 wins, and the Buffalo Bills, with 64 victories under Josh Allen, both quarterback drafted in 2018. Alongside Joe Burrow, Jackson and Allen represent the biggest threats in the AFC to derail Kansas City’s quest for a three-peat.
Mahomes and Allen’s “Last Dance” Moment
In a recent episode of the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, host Chris Long, a former NFL player himself, discussed the elite status of quarterbacks like Mahomes and Allen. Long drew a comparison to the famous rivalry between Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, referencing the iconic moment in “The Last Dance” where Bird jokingly calls Jordan ” You b****.” When asked if he felt like he was living out a similar storyline, Allen confirmed that he had a moment just like that with Mahomes. “I did the same thing. You know, I was like, ‘What the hell?'” Allen admitted.
This exchange perfectly encapsulates the fierce yet respectful rivalry between the two quarterbacks, reminiscent of the legendary battles in sports history. Their duel in the 2022 Divisional Round, where they combined for three touchdowns in the final two minutes to force overtime, is already the stuff of NFL legend, ending with a 42-36 victory for the Chiefs. While Mahomes, with his three Super Bowls, is closer to achieving the iconic status of a Jordan or Bird, Allen still has a long way to go despite his impressive performances.
MAHOMES HAD 13 SECONDS! #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/68g4cJ0sqW
— NFL (@NFL) January 24, 2022
NFL ready for another Mahomes vs Allen
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The Bills and Chiefs are set for at least one high stakes encounter in 2024, with a Week 11 clash in Buffalo on Sunday, November 17. The reality for both teams this season couldn’t be more different. The Chiefs have bolstered their offense and are driven by the possibility of securing the first three-peat in NFL history, with only a few defensive starters lost. On the other hand, the Bills face challenges, having lost their top two receivers, Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, and with Allen working under his third offensive coordinator in as many years. The overall record between both is 4-3 in favour of Patrick, while Allen is 3-1 against Kansas City in the regular season Mahomes has beat him three times in the playoffs.
As the season approaches, the rivalry between Mahomes and Allen will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated storylines, with both quarterbacks aiming to lead their teams to the ultimate prize. The NFL is ready, and fans are eager to witness what could be another chapter in one of the league’s most exciting rivalries.
