Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to play in his third Super Bowl on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. His excellent play all season ultimately led the Chiefs to Super Bowl 57. He received the ultimate honor for his impressive season on Thursday night.
The NFL Honors award show took place on Thursday, where regular-season award winners were revealed. Mahomes took home the biggest prize of the night. For the second time in gis career, Mahomes won the NFL MVP Award.
Patrick Mahomes wins the NFL MVP for the second time in his career! 🏈🏆 pic.twitter.com/BOctljmuNv
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) February 10, 2023
After it was announced that he won the award, a pre-recorded message from Mahomes played at the venue in response to receiving the honor.
“First I want to thank god for giving me this platform and putting so many amazing people around me. Without him, none of this would be possible. To my wife Brittany, my baby girl Sterling, and my son Bronze. This crazy life we are living means nothing without y’all, keeping me balanced and making me appreciate every single day. Thank you for being there for me through my good times and my bad.
He then continued to thank many within the Chiefs organization, including head coach Andy Reid, CEO Clark Hunt, general manager Brett Veach, and his teammates.
Many around the NFL world believe that this honor for Mahomes is well deserved considering his impressive season along with his importance to the Chiefs’ success.
Patrick Mahomes is league MVP for the second time in his career. What a season for QB1, and he’s not done.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) February 10, 2023
By winning NFL MVP, Patrick Mahomes has earned a $1.25M incentive.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 10, 2023
Patrick Mahomes has been voted MVP. Jalen Hurts finished second pic.twitter.com/XlmfGLMAKn
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 10, 2023
AP NFL MVP voting breakdown:
10 points for 1; 5 points for 2; 3 for 3; 2 for 4; 1 for 5.
First-place votes:
1. Patrick Mahomes – 48
2. Jalen Hurts – 1
3. Josh Allen – 1 pic.twitter.com/agBtDW2XGr— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) February 10, 2023
MVP again, Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/tGhNz4plIJ
— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) February 10, 2023
Patrick Mahomes MVP Seasons #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/cveegoC2je
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) February 10, 2023
This MVP Award actually has an extensive history of participants that also played in the Super Bowl that year. That is actually a worrying trend for Chiefs fans hoping for a Super Bowl championship.
The last nine MVPs who also played in the Super Bowl have all lost in the Big Game, a stat that dates back to the 2001 NFL season.
A streak Patrick Mahomes will look to snap on Sunday: The last nine reigning MVPs who played in the Super Bowl all lost:
01: Kurt Warner
02: Rich Gannon
05: Shaun Alexander
07: Tom Brady
09: Peyton Manning
13: Peyton Manning
15: Cam Newton
16: Matt Ryan
17: Tom Brady— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2023
Regardless, Mahomes will look to overcome this bit of negative recent history and bring home his second Super Bowl championship on Sunday.
