Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has further cemented his status as an all-time great by clinching his third Super Bowl victory in just four appearances. The Chiefs emerged triumphant with a 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
This remarkable achievement places Mahomes in the elite company of quarterbacks with three Super Bowl titles, joining a select group of NFL legends. Notably, Mahomes and coach Andy Reid’s feat of leading the Chiefs to four Super Bowl appearances in a span of five years has only been matched by Tom Brady’s New England Patriots and Jim Kelly’s Buffalo Bills.
The 2023 season’s journey to the Super Bowl stands out as particularly impressive, with Mahomes orchestrating victories over the AFC’s top two seeds on the road en route to a showdown with the 49ers.
Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl History
Following the Chiefs’ thrilling 25-22 overtime triumph over the 49ers, Mahomes now boasts an enviable record of three Super Bowl victories in four appearances. His Super Bowl 58 win solidifies his place alongside iconic quarterbacks such as Brady, Montana, Bradshaw, and Troy Aikman, who have all secured at least three Super Bowl rings.
Heading into the recent game, Mahomes held a 2-1 record in the Super Bowl as a starting quarterback. With the latest victory, he has improved his record to an impressive 3-1.
Notably, Mahomes secured his first Super Bowl victory in 2020 against the 49ers, only to suffer defeat at the hands of Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the following season. However, he bounced back in 2023 with a dominant performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, clinching his second Lombardi Trophy.
Super Bowl Appearances and Scores
Here are the final scores of each of Mahomes and the Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearances:
- 2020: Chiefs 31, 49ers 20
- 2021: Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9
- 2023: Chiefs 38, Eagles 35
- 2024: Chiefs 25, 49ers 22 (OT)
Winningest Super Bowl Quarterbacks
While Mahomes has secured an impressive Super Bowl record, he still has some ground to cover to match the winningest quarterbacks in Super Bowl history. Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl starts (10) and wins (7), firmly establishing his dominance in the league.
Additionally, six quarterbacks boast undefeated records in at least two Super Bowl starts: Bart Starr, Jim Plunkett, Eli Manning (2-0), Troy Aikman (3-0), Terry Bradshaw, and Joe Montana (4-0).
As Mahomes continues to etch his name in NFL history, his pursuit of Super Bowl glory places him among the elite quarterbacks vying for the top spot in the annals of the sport.
