Immortality is a lot to wrap your head around. We read about it in fables, hear about it in myths… But for us football fanatics, it’s got a different meaning. A meaning that might get realised by a quarterback in red and gold, slinging passes like he’s playing backyard ball. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are chasing something no team has ever done—three straight Lombardi Trophies. If they pull it off against the Eagles, they’re not just champions for the 3rd time. No! They would write their name in the NFL lore.
Talking in 3s is easy. 8 times, 7 teams did that before the Chies Kingdom are doing it now. Did they get it? No! So, it’s not easy. But that’s what we are here to see. And if anyone can do it, it’s this Kansas team. This is one side that’s making Mahomes one of the best players under center.
But that’s now what separates him from the rest? Sure, the no-look passes or the magic he pulls off on fourth down looks stunning. However, it’s the mindset. The best don’t just dominate the game; they think beyond it. That’s why KC’s #15 is becoming the NFL’s poster boy, sitting at the same table as Tom Brady in terms of legacy-building. You saw the latest Fortnite promo? The game’s hyping his in-game character like it’s the next big thing. “It’s almost game time Patrick Mahomes and more NFL Outfits are back!”
It’s almost game time
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— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 7, 2025
You can already hear rival fanbases groaning. But the game is the game!
Back in 2021, Pat made it clear: “I am trying to build an empire off the field in every way.” And he’s walking the talk. He’s studied icons like Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban, making moves that go way beyond the gridiron. A minority stake in the Royals. A piece of Whoop, the billion-dollar fitness tech company. Then, there’s his record-breaking $503 million contract.
Of course, not every investment hits as Mahomes did admit about his share of misses, but he’s learned one thing: “The biggest thing is to do the stuff you love and you have a passion for… If you do that, you usually figure out a way to make it work.” That’s why he’s got deals with Adidas, State Farm, Prime Hydration, and even Subway. When was the last time a QB dominated both the field and the sandwich game?
At this rate, the question isn’t if he’ll expand his empire. It’s how big he’ll make it. What’s next? Ownership of an NFL team? A global brand? Whatever it is, betting against Mahomes has never been a smart move. Guess that’s why the league and Roger Goodell are using that to their advantage.
Patrick Mahomes: The poster boy
Patrick Mahomes isn’t just a name—it’s a brand, a movement, a storm that refuses to be tamed. At 29, and he’s already knocking at the door of history. So, it’s not a surprise that if he does achieve it, the GOAT conversation is about to get real. Brady’s shadow has loomed large over this league for years, but even the league’s embracing the whole new Mahomes era…
Why not? He has done it with the exact same calm and swagger with which TB12 used to drive it. But Pat has not just done that, he has made the ‘cool as a cucumber’ his. “He kind of flourishes in those moments when they’re the toughest,” Andy Reid said. You’d think the pressure of a Super Bowl would get to him. Nope. That’s just another Sunday for Mahomes.
However, those championship runs in February have become his thing now. Four trips, three wins, and stats that scream: ‘Hey, I did that in Madden’. SB LIV? A 10-point fourth-quarter comeback against the 49ers. LVII? Carved up the Eagles with a bum ankle. And let’s not forget last year—overtime, fourth quarter, pressure at its peak, and Mahomes still found a way to rip San Francisco’s heart out. He’s got an unreal 17-game win streak in one-possession games. “Whatever he’s got to do to get us to the next level, to win the game, Pat’s going to do it,” Travis Kelce said.
But it’s not just about football. Mahomes has gone full sports mogul. Co-owner of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current? Check. MLS minority owner? Check. Almost convinced Cristiano Ronaldo to bring his talents to Sporting KC? He was this close. And that viral moment with Messi? “Hey good luck, man, have fun out there,” he nervously told him. Mahomes meeting Messi like a rookie meeting a vet was peak humility, and honestly, hilarious. He’s built different on the field, but off it, he’s just a guy who loves sports, loves Kansas City, and keeps stacking wins—whether it’s rings or business moves.
Meanwhile, here’s the thing: Mahomes is built for the future. The NFL is diving deeper into the metaverse, and who better to lead the charge? The league’s new Fortnite-based NFL Zone is all about engaging the next generation, blending gaming with football in a way that feels fresh. So, imagine Mahomes, already one of the most recognizable faces in sports, pulling up in the metaverse—coaching, competing, or just casually launching virtual 60-yard bombs.
So here we are. Super Bowl LIX. Mahomes vs. the Eagles, Round 2. If he wins this, there’s no more “but Brady” talk. No more “we’ll see.”
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