KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes earned his 100th career win in his 131st regular-season start, tying Tom Brady for the fewest games started in NFL history (since 1950) at the time of his 100th win.
Mahomes' first reaction after Sunday's 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers was humor. "I'm like, 'When did Tom lose another game?'" Mahomes said with a laugh. "I feel like every game I win, I tie him."
Now in his 10th year, Mahomes has led the Chiefs to a 5-0 start as the lone undefeated AFC team, winning three Super Bowls before the age of 30, mirroring Brady's New England Patriots dynasty.
"In all seriousness, it's always an honor to be in any conversation, as far as winning [games], with him," Mahomes said of Brady. "That's the GOAT."
Even without top receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, Mahomes was perfect when not pressured, completing all 13 such attempts for 140 yards. Right guard Trey Smith called Mahomes "the best quarterback of all time."
Mahomes reflected on last year's Chargers loss that eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention and resulted in his significant knee injury. "You never know when it's going to be your last one," he said. "I try to have fun out there and enjoy the wins."
Mahomes, 31, acknowledged he has many more games ahead to match or surpass Brady's career win total of 251 and seven Super Bowl rings.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing