Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs was left off the Pro Bowl roster as a starter for the first time
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is a team poised to try for a third consecutive Super Bowl title, but one of its streaks ended Thursday.
Mahomes was left off the initial AFC Pro Bowl roster when it was announced. Each of the three guards on the roster has been named as a potential MVP candidate – Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Trey Smith and Joe Thuney were among the Chiefs named to the Pro Bowl roster. Mahomes may not have the stats to be a pro bowler, but the Chiefs are 15-1 on the season and have earned home field advantage in the playoffs.
He has 3,928 passing yards, 26 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. His 26 touchdown passes are tied for the second-lowest of his career since becoming the team’s starting quarterback.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, is introduced before the game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley-Imagn Pictures)
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Mahomes is a six-time Pro Bowler who has been named to the AFC roster since the 2018 season.
He is among the substitutes for the game along with Trent McDuffie, Nick Bolton, Carson Steele, George Karlaftis, Matt Araiz, Leo Chenal and Harrison Butker.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, warms up before the NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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The Chiefs close out their season on Sunday vs Denver Broncoswith. The Broncos need a win to clinch a playoff spot.
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