Super Bowl appearances are becoming a regularity for Patrick Mahomes.
Mahomes took over as Kansas City's franchise QB in 2018 and he's taken the Chiefs to a mind-boggling four Super Bowls in the past five seasons.
The two-time NFL MVP was victorious in his first appearance in the Big Game, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes led the Chiefs back to Super Bowl LV the following season, but they were defeated by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
After falling one win shy of a Super Bowl LVI berth, Mahomes led a second-half comeback in Super Bowl LVII to beat the Philadelphia Eagles.
And now, well before he even turns 30, Mahomes is on the doorstep of yet another Lombardi Trophy with a Super Bowl rematch against the 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 11.
So where does Mahomes rank all time in Super Bowl appearances and victories among quarterbacks? Here's what to know entering Super Bowl LVIII:
How many Super Bowls has Patrick Mahomes played in?
This will be Mahomes' fourth Super Bowl appearance. At 28 years old, he's the youngest quarterback to ever reach a fourth Super Bowl.
How many Super Bowls has Patrick Mahomes won?
Mahomes currently boasts a 2-1 Super Bowl record.
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Which NFL quarterback has played in the most Super Bowls?
Mahomes' four Super Bowl starts are tied for third all time with Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Kelly and Roger Staubach. The only quarterbacks with more starts are Tom Brady with 10 and John Elway with five.
Which NFL quarterback has won the most Super Bowls?
Tom Brady has captured the most Lombardi Trophies of any quarterback, winning seven of his 10 Super Bowl appearances. So even if the Chiefs beat the 49ers, Mahomes won't be halfway to breaking Brady's record just yet.
Currently, Mahomes is tied for fifth with several signal-callers for the most Super Bowl triumphs at two. He's looking to become just the fifth quarterback to win at least three titles, a feat only achieved by Troy Aikman (three titles), Joe Montana (four), Terry Bradshaw (four) and Brady (seven).
Which NFL quarterback has the most Super Bowl losses?
Jim Kelly lost all four of his Super Bowl starts, and they came in back-to-back-to-back-back years. Kelly and the Buffalo Bills made Super Bowls XXV, XXVI, XXVII and XXVIII but came up short each time.
Fran Tarkenton, meanwhile, dropped all three of his Super Bowl starts. Tom Brady and John Elway suffered three Super Bowl losses as well, though, they also picked up multiple rings.
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will face in a highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII matchup. Here’s a look at some numbers behind the big game.
FAQs
Since Mahomes has his third championship, only Brady (7), Montana (4), and Terry Bradshaw (4) are the quarterbacks with more NFL titles. Of course, all those quarterbacks, including Mahomes, have won back-to-back titles.
Which quarterbacks have the most Super Bowl wins? ›
Tom Brady's seven Super Bowl wins are the most among any quarterbacks – and all players – in NFL history. Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana are both tied for second all-time among starting quarterbacks with four Super Bowl victories.
How many Super Bowl appearances does Mahomes have? ›
Mahomes has led the Chiefs to six consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and four Super Bowl appearances since becoming the team's starting quarterback in 2018. He is one of five quarterbacks in NFL history to win three or more Super Bowls as a starter.
Is Patrick Mahomes one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL? ›
According to Opta stats, he is the first player of all 4 major US sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL) to win the championship MVP award 3 times in the first seven seasons. In comparison to Brady, Mahomes has more playoff wins and AFC titles in his first 6 seasons as an NFL starter.
Which quarterback has the highest passer rating in Super Bowl history? ›
Phil Simms has the best passer rating by a quarterback in a Super Bowl, with a 150.9 rating in Super Bowl XXI versus the Broncos on January 25, 1987.
Who has the most Super Bowl appearances? ›
Among the NFL's current 32 teams, 20 (11 NFC, nine AFC) have won a Super Bowl and 15 (eight AFC, seven NFC) hold multiple titles. The AFC's Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots have the most Super Bowl titles at six each. The Patriots also have the most Super Bowl appearances at 11.
What QB has never lost a Super Bowl? ›
Zeke Bratkowski wasn't beaten in Super Bowls in his career.
| NAME | L | RATE |
|---|
| Zeke Bratkowski | 0 | 39.6 |
| Bart Starr | 0 | 106.0 |
| Joe Namath | 0 | 83.3 |
| Babe Parilli | 0 | 39.6 |
24 more rowsMahomes is already fifth in playoff touchdowns (41) and eighth in passing yards (5,135), while also having the highest passer rating in NFL playoff history. Based on the start Mahomes has already had to his incredible career, it's fair to rank him as a top-three quarterback in NFL history.
Who is a better QB, Purdy or Mahomes? ›
Digging deeper into efficiency metrics, Purdy (72.7%) holds an edge, finishing the season with a higher completion percentage and passer rating than Mahomes (63%). In terms of average of touchdowns per game in 2023, Mahomes has 2.28 to Purdy's 1.76.
Is Mahomes better than Brady? ›
Mahomes Wins Consecutive Super Bowl MVPs
His three Super Bowl rings are the most of any active quarterback. Mahomes is also the first QB since Brady to win back-to-back championships and the second player ever with back-to-back Super Bowl MVPs — something Brady never accomplished.
What quarterback has the highest completion percentage in a Super Bowl? Bill Musgrave threw one pass and had one completion in Super Bowl XXIX for the San Francisco 49ers against the Chargers. So he had a 100% completions rate.
What QB has the best Super Bowl performance? ›
| RANKING THE SUPER BOWL QUARTERBACKS |
|---|
| Player | Team | Stats |
| 1. Tom Brady | NE | 32-48, 354, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| 2. Phil Simms | NYG | 22-25, 268, 3 TD, 0 INT |
| 3. Steve Young | SF | 24-36, 325, 6 TD, 0 INT |
19 more rowsRegular season
| Rank | Quarterback | Rating |
|---|
| 1 | * Aaron Rodgers | 103.6 |
| 2 | * Patrick Mahomes | 103.5 |
| 3 | * Deshaun Watson | 100.8 |
| 4 | * Russell Wilson | 100.0 |
30 more rowsBeyond Brady and Mahomes, a select group of quarterbacks share the honor of multiple Super Bowl victories. Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana, each with four Super Bowl wins, form a formidable duo in the pantheon of NFL legends. Troy Aikman also joins the list with three championships to his name.
How many quarterbacks have won 7 Super Bowls? ›
Currently, Mahomes is tied for fifth with several signal-callers for the most Super Bowl triumphs at two. He's looking to become just the fifth quarterback to win at least three titles, a feat only achieved by Troy Aikman (three titles), Joe Montana (four), Terry Bradshaw (four) and Brady (seven).
What QB has the most consecutive Super Bowl wins? ›
Bradshaw, who threw for an impressive 932 yards and nine touchdowns in four Super Bowls, remains the only quarterback to have won back-to-back Lombardi Trophies twice.
