Even Tom Brady is awaiting one of the biggest thrillers of the season on Sunday. After three years, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson will face off in their AFC Championship game on January 28. Before this exciting showdown, the NFL legend Brady shared his thoughts on Mahomes and Jackson, expressing his honest admiration for the two.

The AFC has many talented young quarterbacks, so they often have to compete against each other. Mahomes has developed rivalries with Josh Allen and Joe Burrow but hasn’t faced Jackson since Week 2 of the 2021 season. As the Baltimore Ravens QB is on track for his second MVP, it’s evident that these two quarterbacks, Mahomes and Jackson, are among the best in the AFC, if not the entire NFL. Brady also knows this, so he recently shared his thoughts on these two great QBs.

Tom Brady thinks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are incredible!

In the Week 21 episode of the “Let’s Go” podcast with Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray, Tom Brady discussed Patrick Mahomes’s and Lamar Jackson’s incredible performances in their divisional rounds. He also praised the two starting quarterbacks and showed interest in their upcoming battle on Sunday. When asked about “beating” Mahomes and Jackson, Brady gave his honest opinions on the two, citing his earlier matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback during his time.

Brady praised Mahomes for his competitive spirit and ability to perform well in crucial moments. He said, “I like Patrick… He always seems to play his best in the big moments, and even in the Super Bowl, where we got him in when we were in Tampa, he was running all over and ran for 450 yards.“

Brady continued, “Horizontally across the field in order to get passes off, and there was kind of an onslaught of pressure. But he still, in those moments, was given the team a chance to win from his athletic ability. His tenacity is competitiveness. He’s got so many intangibles, so beyond the ability to throw the ball, run it when he does.” Brady also praised Mahomes’ performance and running ability in the Bills game, which was a close matchup.

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Furthermore, when discussing Jackson, Brady highlighted Jackson’s unique style of play, describing it as a combination of running and passing skills. He emphasized the challenges of defending against Jackson’s versatility on the field, mentioning the difficulty in predicting and stopping his various moves.

Overall, Brady expressed admiration for both quarterbacks. He excitedly acknowledged the upcoming game between the two exceptional quarterbacks, especially after seeing their last divisional-round performances.

Here’s a quick recap of Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes’ divisional wins!

Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes recently played impressive games, showcasing why they are highly respected in football. With his explosive performance, Jackson scored four touchdowns in total against the Texans, securing their first home AFC Championship game.

Mahomes demonstrated his excellence on Sunday with two touchdowns and epic game-changing ability, highlighting why he’s been one of the best since becoming the Chiefs’ starter in 2018. Despite the Chiefs’ inconsistent offense in the seasons, they performed exceptionally well at the correct time, defeating the Bills with three points.

However, while facing the strong Ravens defense poses a challenge, it’s hard to underestimate Mahomes, given his ability to excel in any situation. This challenging game will kick off at 3 p.m. on January 28 at M&T Bank Stadium.

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