SUMMARY
- Patrick Mahomes broke some of the major NFL records during his career.
- Mahomes surpasses Kurt Warner to become the passing yards leader in a player's first 50 games.
Patrick Mahomes, the iconic American football player regarded as the successor of former football legend Tom Brady, has already broken several records in the league. Since beginning his NFL journey in 2017, Mahomes has established goodwill beside his name. The quarterback’s stunning performance and superb skills fascinated the fans.
The 28-year-old quarterback’s achievements and stats made everyone admit him as the big thing in football. Behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ back-to-back Super Bowl triumphs, the contribution of Mahomes is non-deniable. Mahomes is not only the best player, but he also has the mentality to lead a team and get the best out of every player. Below, we will briefly describe some records Mahomes broke in just seven years of his professional career.
1. Consecutive 300-plus passing yards games
The majestic quarterback performance has already taken away the sleep of many former stars, as their record is under real threat. At the moment, Mahomes is tied for the eighth consecutive 300+ passing yards game. He broke Russell Wilson’s record in the process.
In the next NFL season, it is quite obvious that Mahomes will break this record. There is no doubt that the quarterback will not take much time after the beginning of the league to break it down.
2. Consecutive double-digit deficits overcome, including playoffs
Mahomes pocketed another major record of consecutive double-digit deficits overcome, with six. This is the second record Mahomes has pocketed.
In the new season, the quarterback will increase this number. Mahomes is only 28, but at the time of his retirement, if the number reaches double digits, then it will be nothing to be surprised by.
3. Fastest to 10,000 career passing yards
The quarterback also leads the list of fastest passers with 10,000 career passing yards. Mahomes established this record in just 34 games, breaking Kurt Warner’s record to become the fastest.
By breaking the record, Mahomes surpasses some of the best players in the league. If Mahomes is able to continue his run of form, the next record he sets will prove tough to break down for the upcoming stars.
4. Fastest to 25,000 career passing yards
The fourth record the quarterback breaks is the fastest to 25,000 career passing yards. He set up this stunning record in just 83 games.
This record is considered one of the toughest to break, but Mahomes proves this equation wrong. Mahomes set this record by breaking Matthew Stafford’s record, which he reached in 90 games.
5. Fastest to 100 career passing touchdowns
Another major record pocketed by Mahomes is the fastest to 100 career passing touchdowns. The quarterback took 40 games to set the record.
In the process, Mahomes broke Dan Marino‘s records. Marino took 44 games to achieve the milestone; he set this record back in 1986.
6. Fastest to 200 career passing touchdowns
Mahomes set the record with 200 career passing touchdowns in 84 games. To set the record, Mahomes again broke Dan Marino’s record.
Marino’s record was 89 games, but by taking five games less, Mahomes tops the rank. The Chiefs quarterback stands at third at this moment.
7. Career playoff passer rating
The Chiefs star surpassed Bart Starr to own the record. Mahomes completed a career playoff passer rating (minimum 150 attempts) of 106.3.
The quarterback is also running ahead of Matt Ryan, Kurt Warner, Aaron Rodgers, and others. Starr’s rate was 104.8, while third-place Warner’s rate was 102.8.
8. Career passing yards per game
The three-time Super Bowl champion takes over Justin Herbert as the career passing yards per game (minimum 1,500 attempts). Mahomes passing yards is 296.1.
While Herbert’s record was 277.8, the quarterback currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers since he became the first-round 6th pick for the franchise.
9. Passing yards in a player’s first 50 games
Mahomes surpasses Kurt Warner to set the milestone. The quarterback’s current yards are 15,348, while Warner’s was 14,372.
Warner, the former NFL star, is 52- years -old and played for the Packers, Cardinals, Giants, and Rams. The quarterback is a former Super Bowl champion.
10. Passing touchdowns in a player’s first 50 games
Mahomes again excels against Marino and becomes the leader of passing touchdowns in a player’s first 50 games. The quarterback’s passing touchdown is 12
The former Miami Dolphins star owned the record with 116 before Mahomes. Marino played 16 years of football for the Dolphins and retired as a club legend.
Mahomes’ superb performance broke the records of some of the game’s superstars, and there is no doubt that at the end of his career, he will break some other major records as well.
