Analysis: McCaffrey and Purdy finish 3-4 for AP NFL MVP but Super Bowl is the bigger prize
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: McCaffrey and Purdy finish 3-4 for AP NFL MVP but Super Bowl is the bigger prize

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. I know we’ve got some defensive guys up for some awards, too, but having both of those guys in the run and the pass game where Christian does them both — and really Brock’s done them both — they’ve both been unbelievable and the biggest parts of our offense.” Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second MVP award, getting 49 first-place votes. “That’s one of the most respectable guys I’ve ever played with,” Purdy said about the running back. “He’s the leader of this team,” McCaffrey said about Purdy. It’s too soon to call him elite but it’s foolish to say he’s a “system quarterback.” Purdy broke a franchise record for the most passing yards in a single season with 4,280.

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Super Bowl 2024: Patrick Mahomes is why the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers.
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl 2024: Patrick Mahomes is why the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers.

Slate  

The NFL has become simple at a macro level: If you have Patrick Mahomes, you have everything. The Chiefs’ 25–22 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, in Super Bowl LVIII, was far from the most overt demonstration of Mahomes’ powers. When the 49ers started the extra period with another field goal, Mahomes took the ball for the …

Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime
10 months, 1 week ago

Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. Mahomes threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime, and the Chiefs rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 on Sunday, becoming the NFL’s ninth repeat Super Bowl champs. “With all the adversity we’ve been through this season to …

Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is quickly catching up to Tom Brady
10 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is quickly catching up to Tom Brady

LA Times  

Patrick Mahomes is catching up to Tom Brady. Mahomes just led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Mahomes was named the Super Bowl MVP for the third time, the same number San Francisco 49ers great Joe Montana received during his Hall of Fame career. Sports Patrick Mahomes repeats …

Patrick Mahomes vs. Brock Purdy: Super Bowl LVIII tale of the QB (metrics) tape
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Patrick Mahomes vs. Brock Purdy: Super Bowl LVIII tale of the QB (metrics) tape

New York Times  

If you placed the regular-season production of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy side by side and covered their names, Joe Fan would assume Mahomes possessed the league-leading rates while Purdy fought his way into being a top-10 quarterback. Buy Overall production Regular season player EPA/DB Psr Rt Total EPA Off EPA/Play Brock …

NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy’s 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy’s 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — If a December matchup between the top two teams in the NFL didn’t provide high enough stakes, the NFL MVP could be decided Monday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Baltimore Ravens. But, if you watch the film, then it makes it even stronger.” The case for Purdy has been complicated for many experts …

Thompson: Is Brock Purdy on an MVP track? Let Trent Williams convince you
1 year ago

Thompson: Is Brock Purdy on an MVP track? Let Trent Williams convince you

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Let me try to explain this to Trent Williams. The others: Joe Montana 8 straight in 1989 Drew Brees 7 in 2016 Sam Bradford 7 in 2016 — Josh Dubow December 11, 2023 “He’s so accurate,” Williams said. “I don’t get why people say he’s a system quarterback who’s gotta show you more,” Williams continued. 1 …

Patrick Mahomes again is unanimous choice by AP for the top spot among NFL quarterbacks
1 year, 1 month ago

Patrick Mahomes again is unanimous choice by AP for the top spot among NFL quarterbacks

Associated Press  

Even after one of the worst games of his NFL career, Patrick Mahomes stands alone at the top. Mahomes, who has led the Kansas City Chiefs to five straight AFC championship games, posted the second-lowest passer rating of his career in a 24-9 loss at Denver on Sunday. PATRICK MAHOMES, Kansas City Chiefs Mahomes has 2,258 yards passing, 15 touchdowns …

Patrick Mahomes is unanimous choice by AP for the top spot among NFL quarterbacks
1 year, 3 months ago

Patrick Mahomes is unanimous choice by AP for the top spot among NFL quarterbacks

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes is a two-time NFL MVP, a two-time Super Bowl MVP and has led the Kansas City Chiefs to the AFC championship game five straight seasons. PATRICK MAHOMES, Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes had another spectacular season despite losing star receiver Tyreek Hill. Burrow beat Mahomes on the road in the playoffs in 2022 and led the Bengals to a …

Patrick Mahomes is more focused on improving and winning more Super Bowls than his legacy
1 year, 5 months ago

Patrick Mahomes is more focused on improving and winning more Super Bowls than his legacy

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes already is a two-time Super Bowl MVP and AP NFL MVP before turning 28, compiling an impressive Hall of Fame-worthy resume in only six seasons. “I think everybody thinks about legacy and how they’re remembered, but you have to think about that at the same time, valuing every day and how you can become better, how you can …

Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl
1 year, 10 months ago

Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Patrick Mahomes dominated the voting for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. San Francisco’s All-Pro defensive end received 46 first-place votes after leading the NFL with 18 ½ sacks in the regular season. Jets receiver Garrett Wilson edged out Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker for the AP Offensive Rookie of the year award. Minnesota’s All-Pro wide …

Patrick Mahomes showcases his generational talent as Chiefs reach Super Bowl again
1 year, 10 months ago

Patrick Mahomes showcases his generational talent as Chiefs reach Super Bowl again

LA Times  

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes hold the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC championship game Sunday. The Chiefs ended a three-game losing streak against the Bengals, who defeated them in last season’s AFC championship game, and advanced to the Super Bowl for the third time in four years. …

Why Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow are our top picks for 2022 NFL MVP
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow are our top picks for 2022 NFL MVP

New York Times  

The 2022 NFL regular season has come to a close, and only 14 teams remain to compete for Super Bowl LVII. — Paul Dehner Jr., Bengals beat writer — The engine of arguably the NFL’s top team, Hurts has done a little of everything for the Eagles. — Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer — The Cincinnati quarterback’s right: the window …

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