Patrick Mahomes thinks Lamar Jackson will win! No, not the Super Bowl. He hasn’t given up on that yet. The 2x SB champ was speaking about the NFL MVP. The Chiefs are going to take on the Ravens this Sunday. And it could be anyone’s game. Your guess is as good as ours. But when it comes to the MVP conversation, Mahomes is nowhere in the picture. He deserves, at best, an honorary mention.

No, we’re not belittling Patrick. He himself said so. The AFC Title Game presser has just concluded. The reporters have asked their questions. And of course, the Chiefs QB’s thoughts on his counterpart was the “chief” among them.

Patrick Mahomes casts his vote in favor of Jackson

If you thought he’d have harsh words for Lamar, you’d be mistaken. Mahomes had nothing but the best things to say about Lamar. And speaking so highly of your opponent just goes to show how good Jackson is. The Chiefs’ QB had no qualms in admitting this – “They were the best football team throughout the entire season.” And what made them so good? An MVP-worthy QB. “They got the best defense. They got the MVP on offense.” Then the question shifted to Mahomes and his MVP run.

Again, he showed no hesitation in what was clear to everyone. Patrick simply wasn’t in the conversation this season. There are three things that determine who will become the MVP: personal stats, role as leader and number of games won.

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He frankly said that he had neither of them this season. But, was he just being modest? Or is that really the case?

Who has better stats this season?

Comparing Mahomes and Jackson is like comparing apples and oranges. Sure, both play as QB but the similarities end there. The two just have different strengths and weaknesses. But if you were to compare them overall, Jackson comes out on top. How? Let’s take up the two’s passing and rushing games.

Jackson is 11th and 15th when it comes to passing touchdowns and passing yards. What about Mahomes? He trumps Lamar with 8th and 6th rankings. But then consider rushing TDs and yards, and the picture changes. Dramatically. While the Ravens QB is 1st and 4th, number fifteen is 6th and 37th!

As the two prepare to go face-to-face on Sunday, who will triumph over the other? And can Jackson finally manage to win his elusive first Super Bowl?

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