Great! I will now generate a final comparison table of Tom Brady’s career statistics versus Patrick Mahomes’ projected career stats based on the detailed analysis above. The probability estimate will include both statistical and subjective factors to provide a well-rounded assessment of Mahomes’ likelihood of surpassing Brady as the GOAT quarterback.I will update you once the refined analysis is ready!
Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes (Projected) – Career Comparison
| Career Metric | Tom Brady (Final Career) | Patrick Mahomes (Projected Career) |
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| Super Bowl Wins | 7 🏆 | 5 (projected) Assumes two more championships to finish with 5 total |
| Super Bowl MVP Awards | 5 | 5 (projected) Likely earns MVP in most future SB wins |
| NFL MVP Awards | 3 (2007, 2010, 2017) | 4 (projected) On pace to add 2 more to current 2 (2018, 2022)kids.kiddle.co |
| Pro Bowl Selections | 15kids.kiddle.co | 14 (projected) Consistent Pro Bowler (6 selections by 2023)kids.kiddle.co |
| First-Team All-Pro | 3kids.kiddle.co | 5 (projected) Could lead NFL in QB play a few more times (2 so far)kids.kiddle.co |
| Career Passing Yards | 89,214 | ≈80,000+ (projected) Maintains ~4,000+ yards/year into late 30s |
| Career Passing TDs | 649 | ≈600+ (projected) Continues 30+ TDs/year; potential to approach Brady’s total |
| Career Interceptions | 212 | ≈180–200 (projected) Efficient turnover rate likely to continue |
| Completion Percentage | 64.3% | ≈65% (projected) Career avg. stays mid-60s (currently 66.6%kids.kiddle.co) |
| Passer Rating | 97.2 | ≈100 (projected) Remains around 100 with sustained elite play (102.1 nowkids.kiddle.co) |
| Playoff Record | 35–13 (Most postseason wins ever) | 17–4 (as of 2025) Projected: ~30+ postseason wins if prime extends into late 30s |
| Playoff TD Passes | 88www.statmuse.com | 100± (projected) On track to break Brady’s record (46 TD in 21 games already)www.statmuse.com |
| Playoff Passer Rating | 89.8www.statmuse.com | ~105 (projected) Likely remains around 100+ (currently 105.4, highest ever)www.statmuse.com |
| Table Notes: Mahomes’ current playoff record is 17–4 as of Feb. 2025, reflecting three Super Bowl titles in five appearances (won Super Bowls LIV, LVII, LVIII) and four postseason losses (including two Super Bowl defeats)www.foxsports.comwww.foxsports.com. The Mahomes projections assume he continues to play at a high level into his late 30s or early 40s, following a trajectory similar to all-time greats’ aging curves (e.g. Brady, Manning, Brees). These estimates anticipate Mahomes adding ~10+ more productive seasons. Actual outcomes may vary, but the projections are grounded in his remarkable early-career pace and historical trends for elite QBs. |
GOAT Status Outlook – Will Mahomes Surpass Brady?
Even with record-setting early success, Patrick Mahomes faces a steep climb to surpass Tom Brady as the “Greatest of All Time.” Brady’s resume – seven Super Bowl rings, unprecedented longevity (23 seasons), and virtually every passing record – sets an extremely high barwww.foxsports.comarrowheadaddict.com. Mahomes, at age 29, is “on pace” to finish among the all-time greats, but to eclipse Brady he must sustain elite performance and team success for many yearsarrowheadaddict.com. Key considerations include:
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Championships: Super Bowl titles carry the most weight. Mahomes (3 rings so far) likely needs on the order of 5+ championships to enter Brady’s realm. Each additional ring significantly bolsters his GOAT case. However, even if he approaches five, Brady’s seven titles remain the gold standard. Notably, Brady also defeated Mahomes head-to-head in both the AFC Championship and a Super Bowlarrowheadaddict.com, a historical footnote favoring Brady in GOAT debates.
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Sustained Dominance: Mahomes has been the NFL’s premier quarterback since 2018, with two MVPs and two Super Bowl MVPs alreadykids.kiddle.co. To surpass Brady, he must continue that dominance into his mid/late 30s. Julian Edelman emphasized Mahomes “just gotta do it for a long time” to catch Bradyarrowheadaddict.com. Brady’s career was essentially three Hall-of-Fame careers in one, spanning early-2000s, 2010s, and even his 40sarrowheadaddict.com. Mahomes will need a similar longevity and evolution to his game to approach Brady’s cumulative achievements.
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Statistical Records: Mahomes is on track to threaten many of Brady’s records if health and productivity persist. For example, Mahomes’ career passer rating (over 105 in playoffs and ~102 in regular season) is higher than Brady’s, reflecting Mahomes’ era of efficiency and explosive playwww.statmuse.com. By his late career, Mahomes could surpass 80,000 yards and 600 TDs, putting him in Brady’s statistical neighborhood. Breaking a few of Brady’s all-time records (e.g. passing TDs or yards) would strengthen Mahomes’ GOAT argument – but again, longevity is the key.
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Clutch Performance & Legacy: Brady built a legacy of clutch postseason moments (43 game-winning drives, iconic comebacks like Super Bowl LI) and virtually owns the NFL playoffs record bookwww.statmuse.com. Mahomes has authored his own clutch chapters – from overcoming a 24–0 deficit in 2019, to a 13-second miracle drive in 2021, to MVP performances in the Super Bowl. His playoff excellence is reflected in a 105+ postseason passer rating (best ever) and a 17–4 playoff record so far. If he continues to deliver in high-pressure moments and adds a few more rings, his “clutch gene” reputation will rival Brady’s. Still, any postseason stumble (such as a lopsided Super Bowl loss in 2025) can set back the narrativewww.foxsports.com. Mahomes will be judged not just on accumulating stats, but on impactful, memorable performances on the biggest stages.
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Impact on the Game: Both QBs have transformed the sport in different ways. Brady’s influence came through his preparation, consistency, and leadership in the salary-cap era – proving a superstar QB can take slightly less money and elevate those around him to build dynasties. Mahomes is influencing the next generation with his off-script playmaking, arm angles, and making the impossible look routine. He’s already seen as a talent unicorn. If his style and success continue, Mahomes’ impact on how the QB position is played could be viewed as even more revolutionary than Brady’s. That qualitative legacy can factor into GOAT discussions (much like how people weigh Dan Marino’s influence or Joe Montana’s aura, not just raw numbers). Taking all these elements into account – statistical trajectory, team success, longevity, and intangibles – our best estimate is that Patrick Mahomes has roughly a 30% chance of ultimately surpassing Tom Brady as the GOAT quarterback. This is a subjective probability based on current trends and the historic difficulty of maintaining GOAT-level success. Mahomes is widely expected to at least finish as an all-time top-2 QB (on a Hall-of-Fame “Mount Rushmore” shortlist) given his blazing startwww.foxsports.com. Surpassing Brady outright will require extraordinary accomplishments over the next decade: multiple additional Super Bowls and MVPs, sustained statistical excellence, and unmatched clutch moments.
In summary, Mahomes is on the trajectory to challenge Brady – he’s “remarkable” and “on pace”, as Edelman put itarrowheadaddict.com– but Brady set a towering benchmark. A reasonable projection gives Mahomes about a one in three chance to eventually be crowned the new GOAT. That probability could rise if Mahomes continues to rack up rings and records; or it could dwindle with injuries, team downturns, or the emergence of other great quarterbacks. Only time will tell, but as of now Mahomes has positioned himself to make a credible run at Brady’s throne, even if Tom Brady remains the GOAT for the foreseeable futurewww.foxsports.com.