QBs Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa are soon going to be at war against each other. The Kansas City Chiefs‘ next opponents are the Miami Dolphins. This match is highly anticipated amongst the fans. Both teams are coming in with stunning records. The Dolphins and the Chiefs have 6 wins and 2 defeats on their record.
Now, ahead of their match, it is not surprising that the quarterbacks of both teams are getting compared. As both the quarterbacks are gearing up for their next face-off, the fans continue to compare them to see who’s better. Let’s dig deeper into what the stats say.
Patrick Mahomes and Tagovailoa’s electrifying season duel lights up the league
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One of the juiciest matches of this season is almost here. It can’t be predicted which team will win the next match. Mahomes has played 8 games this season and boasts 2,258 passing yards. He has also managed to secure 15 touchdowns with a 68.8% completion rate. Despite a slight dip in his career-average QB rating, he maintains a strong presence with a 95.8 mark this season.
At the same time, Tagovailoa is on a meteoric rise. He has hurled for 2,416 yards and successfully landed 18 touchdowns in an equal number of contests as Mahomes. His quarterback rating stands at a remarkable 108.8 and a 70.4% completion rate, which signifies a potential career-defining season. The two quarterbacks are redefining offensive play, with Mahomes averaging 282.3 yards per game and Tagovailoa slightly edging out with 302.0 yards.
Speaking of stats, Tua had the upper hand with slight differences. However, that doesn’t make Mahomes any less. Their next face-off will decide who plays better. Until then, fans are anticipating the thrilling head-to-head race and are more than ready to see their two favorites competing. Fans were already debating about who’s better. Now, even Tyreek Hill has entered the debate.
Hill praised Tagovailoa’s accuracy
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Recently, in WR Tyreek Hill’s new podcast ‘It Needed To Be Said’, Hill shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate. He acknowledged Mahomes’s arm strength but touted Tagovailoa’s precision. He said, “As far as accuracy-wise, I’m going with Tua all day.”
Despite data from Pro Football Focus suggesting otherwise, Hill remained firm in his assessment. He said, “I’m not just sitting just saying this because he’s my quarterback now. I’m not trying to get more targets right now, but what I’m trying to say is Tua is that deal, bro.”
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What do you think? Who’s a better quarterback? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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