KC Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes could make big jump in NFL record book in three career stats
With the NFL expanding its regular season to 17 games starting this fall, it seem possible that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could set new personal bests in a number of statistical categories.
Mahomes, who is entering his fourth season as a starter, also could move up in the Chiefs and NFL record book.
Here is a look at Mahomes’ place in NFL and Chiefs history in three categories: pass completions, passing yards and touchdown passes. Also included are quarterbacks whose marks Mahomes could surpass in each statistical category.
It’s possible Mahomes could move up 40 or more places in the NFL’s career list.
NFL record book
PASSING YARDS
Mahomes’ career yards: 14,152 yards
Mahomes’ career ranking: 161
Mahomes’ best in a season: 5,097 yards
Notable names ahead of Mahomes: Hall of Famer Sid Luckman (No. 154, 14,686 yards); Mark Sanchez (No. 148, 15,357 yards); Jeff Hostetler (No. 140, 16,430 yards); Elvis Grbac (No. 138, 16,744 yards); Matt Cassel (No. 131, 17.508 yards); Bert Jones (No. 122, 18,190 yards); Daryle Lamonica (No. 117, 19,154 yards).
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
Mahomes’ career TD passes: 114
Mahomes’ career ranking: Tied for 121st
Mahomes’ best in a season: 50 touchdowns
Notable names ahead of Mahomes: Bernie Kosar (tied for No. 108, 124 TDs); Michael Vick (No. 103, 133 TDs); Hall of Famer Bart Starr (tied for No. 90, 152 TDs); Hall of Famer Roger Staubach (No. 89, 153 TDs); Jim Plunkett (tied for No. 77, 164 TDs); Hall of Famer Troy Aikman (No. 76, 165 TDs).
PASS COMPLETIONS
Mahomes’ career completions: 1,114
Mahomes’ career ranking: 160
Mahomes’ best in a season: 390 completions
Notable names ahead of Mahomes: Doug Williams (No. 152, 1,240 completions); Kordell Stewart (No. 142, 1,316 completions); David Carr (No. 137, 1,353 completions); Hall of Famer Otto Graham (No. 124, 1,464 completions); Jim McMahon (No. 122, 1,492 completions).
CHIEFS’ RECORD BOOK
PASSING YARDS
Mahomes’ career yards: 14,152 yards
Mahomes’ Chiefs ranking: Fifth
Mahomes’ best in a season: 5,097 yards
Who is ahead of Mahomes: Len Dawson (28,507), Trent Green (21,459), Alex Smith (17,608), Bill Kenney (17,277).
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
Mahomes’ career TD passes: 114
Mahomes’ Chiefs ranking: Third
Mahomes’ best in a season: 50 touchdowns
Who is ahead of Mahomes: Len Dawson (237), Trent Green (118)
COMPLETIONS
Mahomes’ career completions: 1,114
Mahomes’ Chiefs ranking: Fifth
Mahomes’ best in a season: 390 completions
Who is ahead of Mahomes: Len Dawson (2,115), Trent Green (1,720), Alex Smith (1,587) and Bill Kenney (1,330)
This story was originally published September 1, 2021 at 11:08 AM.
