The NFL Honors took place Saturday night, just 24 hours before Super Bowl 53, and it was a young player who fell just short of appearing in Atlanta on Sunday night that headlined the season's awards. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the NFL MVP, just a couple hours after being named the Offensive Player of the Year. Mahomes became the second player in NFL history to throw for 50 touchdown passes and over 5,000 yards in a season, including 10 touchdown passes in the first two games of the season. That would lead the Chiefs to the AFC West Division Title, as they fell just short of the Super Bowl with an overtime loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, where Mahomes never touched the ball in the extra period.
The young quarterback received 41 votes from the panel, beating out New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who earned nine votes. The Chiefs traded up to draft Mahomes from Texas Tech two drafts ago and quickly enjoyed the benefits, going 12-4 this season and playing in their first AFC Championship Game in 25 years. The mobile quarterback became famous for his no-look passes that were on target, while also getting things done with his feet. Mahomes was able to realize and use the powerful offense he has, including Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, along with Kareem Hunt until midway through the season. This could only be the beginning for one of the most versatile quarterbacks in NFL history.
The young quarterback received 41 votes from the panel, beating out New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who earned nine votes. The Chiefs traded up to draft Mahomes from Texas Tech two drafts ago and quickly enjoyed the benefits, going 12-4 this season and playing in their first AFC Championship Game in 25 years. The mobile quarterback became famous for his no-look passes that were on target, while also getting things done with his feet. Mahomes was able to realize and use the powerful offense he has, including Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, along with Kareem Hunt until midway through the season. This could only be the beginning for one of the most versatile quarterbacks in NFL history.
