This timeline details Mahomes' rise to prominence as the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
First Season as Starter
2018 Season
Mahomes became the starting quarterback after the Chiefs traded Alex Smith. He threw for 5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, winning the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
First Super Bowl Appearance
2019 Season
Mahomes led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and earning Super Bowl MVP.
Contract Extension and Super Bowl LV
2020 Season
Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension worth over $450 million and led the Chiefs to Super Bowl LV, although they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Second NFL MVP and Super Bowl LVII
2022 Season
Mahomes led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, won his second NFL MVP award, and earned his second Super Bowl MVP after the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.
