Top 20 Patrick Mahomes highlights of NFL career

2. Mahomes goes Brett Favre against the Broncos

The AFC West can’t catch a break in this highlight reel, with the Denver Broncos again playing the role of victim to some Mahomes wizardry. This matchup came back in Week 4 of the 2018 season, with the Chiefs trailing Denver 23-20 late on Monday Night Football.

The Chiefs were facing 3rd-and-5 in a must-convert situation at their own 45, and Mahomes was under immediate pressure from Von Miller. Mahomes scrambled to try and get away from Miller, and at the last moment, launched a left-handed pass Hill snagged, scooting just past the sticks to extend the drive.

This was classic Mahomes, showcasing his improvisational skills and football genius at its finest. We haven’t seen anyone make these kinds of plays since Brett Favre, and it takes a true gunslinger to attempt that kind of maneuver in a close game.

1. Mahomes’ touchdown run against the Titans in the AFC Championship Game

It is truly ironic that on a list highlighted by Mahomes’ incredible arm, the top highlight of his career is a rushing play. The stage came in the AFC Championship Game, with the Chiefs trailing the Tennessee Titans 17-14 late in the second quarter.

The Chiefs were facing 2nd-and-10 from the Tennessee 27 with 23 seconds left, so the math suggested the tying field goal would be a smart play. Mahomes had no one open downfield, so he got out of the pocket to try and scramble for the first.

With defenders approaching, Mahomes slipped through a pair of Titans, tiptoeing the sideline before cutting it back inside and splitting another pair to get into the end zone. The play electrified Arrowhead Stadium and put the Chiefs up 21-17, breaking the will of the Titans, who would never lead again.

That kind of play signifies the brilliance of Mahomes, who can wreck the game from anywhere on the field. It will be fun to see that kind of energy in action as the Chiefs and Mahomes look to win the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday.