The nominees for the MVP of the Season award are finally out and as always some fierce Quarterbacks are in contention to win the top prize, nevertheless, there is a Running Back in the fray as well. The list of five names comprises- Bills QB Josh Allen, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Lions QB Jared Goff, and Eagles RB Saquon Barkley. While these are justified entries and it will be tough to pick one among these maestros, however there is another matter of contemplation and it is that, why one individual, who has been a regular contender for the honor for the past few seasons did not get the consideration this time? The famed player who is missing from the nominees list is none other than the 2-time MVP himself Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City Chiefs.
Why Patrick Mahomes is Not in the MVP Nominees List?
Being a consistent performer and a key orchestrator behind the Chiefs' continued success, one may state that Patrick Mahomes should have been considered for the MVP award, and for many it may still come as a surprise that he is not in the reckoning for the top honor. Howbeit, the fact is Patrick Mahomes is not in a race to become the Most Valuable Player this season.
It's worth noting that Mahomes has won the MVP award twice before, in 2018 and 2022. However, this season's snub might be due to the fact that other players had standout performances, making the competition fierce.
Though he is not in the MVP scene, Patrick Mahomes has still delivered impressive numbers throughout the season. The QB completed 3928 yards in the regular season, which is almost 200 more than what Josh Allen could register. Furthermore, he clocked a passing accuracy of 67.5%, which eclipsed Lamar Jackson's 66.7% completion rate.
Patrick Mahomes Statistics NFL 2024/25 Season
Regular Season
- Completion Percentage: 67.5%
- Passing Yards: 3,928 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 26 touchdowns
- Yards Per Pass: 6.8 yards
- Passer Rating: 93.5 rating
- Rushing Yards: 307 yards
- Rushing Touchdowns: 2 touchdowns
- Interceptions: 11 interceptions
- Sacks: 36 sacks
In the 2024 playoffs, Mahomes has:
- Completion Percentage: 64%
- Passing Yards: 177 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 1 touchdown
- Yards Per Pass: 7.1 yards
- Passer Rating: 98.3 rating
- Rushing Yards: 14 yards
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Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs on the Brink of Glory
Patrick Mahomes is on the verge of making history. The 29-year-old could script an odd record of becoming the first QB to record four playoff wins over his Buffalo Bills counterpart Josh Allen this Sunday when the Chiefs and the Bills will collide in the AFC Championship game. Should K.C. win then it will be their third Super Bowl appearance in a row, not to mention that they have won the previous two editions and if they conquer the NFL title for the third time then it will be an unprecedented achievement. Thus, while he may not become the MVP this season, but Patrick Mahomes could still end up being the biggest winner of the season.