Ranking ‘ playoff games is quite the challenge, considering his numerous memorable performances. Here’s a captivating list from worst to best:

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has solidified his place as the premier quarterback of his generation. His exceptional physical abilities and rapidly growing list of accomplishments put him on track to potentially rival Tom Brady’s legacy in the NFL.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

At just 28, Mahomes has already achieved numerous remarkable milestones. He’s third in all-time playoff wins, fifth in postseason passing touchdowns, and eighth in postseason passing yards. He also holds 3 Super Bowl titles and 3 Super Bowl MVP awards, joining Tom Brady and Joe Montana in this elite club

In only six seasons, Mahomes has already established himself among the top 5-7 quarterbacks in NFL history. He’s not human.

As Chiefs training camp is now underway in the team’s quest for a three-peat, let’s take a look back at Mahomes’ playoff career. Let’s rank each of his 18 postseason games based on his performance. While not every game was a showstopper, each contributes to his impressive story—one that most Chiefs fans are surely enjoying.

These rankings prioritize Mahomes’ individual performances over the team’s outcomes. Criteria include personal stats, opponent quality, memorable moments, stakes involved, and other game-specific factors, balancing individual achievement with overall context.

It’s pretty clear which game would land at the bottom of this list. In the 2021 conference championship, the Chiefs started out strong enough by jumping to a 21-3 lead in the first half. However, things went south from there.

Mahomes and the offense lost their mojo, culminating in a botched final play before halftime. With 5 seconds left, no timeouts, and sitting on Cincinnati’s 1-yard line, they completed a pass to Hill, who got tackled in-bounds and the Chiefs failed to get points. That play set the tone for the remainder of the game.

The 2021 AFC Championship Game stands out as a rare blemish on Mahomes’ otherwise stellar postseason record. It’s the only playoff loss where he shouldered most of the blame. Sure, you could argue this setback fueled their back-to-back Super Bowl wins, but there’s no sugarcoating it; this game was a tough pill to swallow for the Chiefs, especially Mahomes

Next up is a game that’s not much prettier than the last. Super Bowl LV stands out as perhaps the most embarrassing defeat of the Mahomes era. It was the biggest Super Bowl blowout in the last decade.