Patrick Mahomes vs Russell Wilson – Who Is Superior in Touchdowns and Who Is Wealthier in Earnings?

Patrick Mahomes, the gridiron virtuoso, is on an epic journey to become a legendary NFL icon. He’s already written his name in history as the only player to conquer all 31 teams before hitting the big 3-0. But his quest for greatness doesn’t stop there. With the Kansas City Chiefs on an unstoppable winning streak this season, it seems they’ll do whatever it takes to bring that coveted Lombardi Trophy back to Kansas City.

Next week, they’re going up against fellow AFC West neighbors, the Denver Broncos. The Broncos have been having a rough go of it this season. Peyton Manning’s playbook seems to be missing a few pages. There’s more miscommunication on their field than in a bad cell phone call, and Russell Wilson? Well, let’s just say he’s been having a bit of a rookie year in a seasoned quarterback’s body. 

Before these two gridiron giants collide in a Thursday Night battle that’ll shake the very foundations of football, let’s size up who’s not only ruling the field but also winning in the game of money. 

The Mahomes-Wilson saga: Who’s the real gridiron royalty?

Russell Wilson‘s comeback season has been a bit like a fumbled snap on a crucial play – unexpected and disappointing. Patrick Mahomes, on the contrary is living the NFL dream, reigning supreme over the gridiron. Mahomes is currently the undisputed king of quarterbacks, while Wilson is desperately trying to reclaim his throne after parting ways with the Seattle Seahawks. To put it simply, Mahomes is the ‘who’s who’ of the NFL, and Wilson is more like the ‘who could’ve been.’

Surprisingly, Mahomes and Wilson have some strikingly similar statistics. Last year, Mahomes threw a whopping 41 TDs, while Wilson barely managed 16 TDs. On the field, Mahomes is the unrivaled monarch, holding court every time he steps onto the turf. But don’t be fooled; their rivalry extends beyond the gridiron.

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Before the season kicked off, Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow set a new gold standard for player salaries, sending shockwaves through the league. Little did Burrow know, he’d kick start a trend where every player would demand a contract renegotiation. This resulted in Mahomes being tagged as ‘underpaid,’ adding another twist to the tale of these NFL titans.

Money madness: Mahomes vs. Wilson – the ultimate NFL face-off

Underpaid? Not in a million seasons! Mahomes is making it rain in the NFL, especially for the Kansas City Chiefs. This 2x Super Bowl MVP didn’t waste any time after the Joe Burrow contract restructure. He successfully renegotiated his contract during week 1 of the season and rocketed up the salary charts. Now, he’s chilling near the top, second only to Burrow in the moolah department. Reportedly, Mahomes secured a jaw-dropping $210.6 million guarantee from 2023 to 2026. His current salary of $46 million is just the tip of the moneyberg, with a net worth cruising at $70 million.

However, Russell Wilson’s bank balance isn’t exactly running on empty. Starting his NFL journey way before Mahomes, this Broncos QB has been stacking cash since his Seahawks days kicked off in 2012. His present-day salary? A cool $42 million, and his net worth? A staggering $165 million! He’s not just a football king; he’s a global earning superstar.

With an NFL average salary of $48.5 million per season, he’s among the elite QB earners. In the blink of a snap, between June 2018 and June 2019, Wilson raked in a cool $90 million from various ventures. And if you tally up his NFL earnings, they skyrocket to a whopping $238.3 million in salary alone. So, while Mahomes reigns supreme on the gridiron when it comes to cashing in those big checks, it’s Russell Wilson who takes the throne.

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