Mahomes vaults QB market into stratosphere with AFC title performance

One year after falling just short against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have punched their ticket to the Super Bowl. Down 10-0 early on, Mahomes and Co. hit the FTL Drive on offense, scoring on four of their next five possessions. The reigning NFL MVP was absolutely splendid en route to leading his team to Super Bowl LIV. This performance will have wide-ranging implications around the league, starting with the quarterback market once the season comes to a conclusion. The why: Eligible for an extension for the first time following this season, Mahomes’ performance on Sunday has pretty much vaulted the NFL quarterback market into the stratosphere. It could now be hitting orbit around Titan. We already knew Mahomes was in line for a record-breaking contract, surpassing those who have reset the market on an near never-ending loop over the past couple calendar years. This adds another layer to it. The market: When taking into account the market r

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