‘Worst receiver core’ blamed for Patrick Mahomes’ midseason failure, while Chris Broussard declares Chiefs quarterback best despite Lamar Jackson being named NFL MVP

Patrick Mahomesonce the golden boy of the AFC, faced his biggest challenge last season. The Chiefs’ dominance came to a head when they stumbled into a mid-season slump and everyone questioned their chances of winning another Lombardi Trophy. The reason for this downturn? Bad passes and blunders by Mahomes himself.

Chris Broussardwho never minces his words, defended P-Mahomes firmly amid criticism of the “worst reception core.“He said that while another quarterback could be MVP this year, that doesn’t mean he’s better than Mahomes.” “Nobody can beat Mahomes. He’s won three Super Bowls in six years.” Broussard explained, blaming the Chiefs’ defense.

But Rob Parker saw it differently. He said an elite QB could have improved the game despite a weak receiver corps, and pointed to Aaron Rodgers as a prime example. Broussard, however, countered that Rodgers’ numbers, unlike Patrick Mahomes, benefited from catching up in previous games.

But Mahomes’ own stats weren’t great — 38 dropped passes and a second-place finish in offensive penalties. Usually the definition of dominance on the field, the Chiefs quarterback was constantly frustrated during the midseason. Sure, he had his standout moments, like when he put the Chargers in the spotlight with 424 yards and four touchdowns, but late-game slip-ups overshadowed those highlights. Kansas City lost five close games, with drops and penalties thwarting drives in four of them.

This is a far cry from the signal caller’s MVP seasons of towering stats. His passing yards and TDs were down, and he threw a career-high 14 interceptions (two of them deflections). While the 28-year-old quarterback’s numbers took a hit, it was clear that struggling receivers were a big part of the Chiefs’ problems.

After Lamar Jackson was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, Mahomes faced even tougher competition to regain his dominant status.

Bad passes plague the Chiefs, Mahomes loses MVP to Lamar Jackson

Jackson, even without important offensive players like Mark Andrews And JK Dobbins (injuries!), led the Ravens to the top of the AFC. His MVP run culminated in Week 17 when he threw five touchdowns to earn his spot as MVP. This is his second MVP award, making him only the 11th player to ever win two.

Sure, Mahomes had that Super Bowl win over Jackson’s Ravens, but this season the narrative shifted to Jackson elevating a lesser team. His passing stats improved and he was still a threat on the ground, even if not quite at his 2019 MVP level. Mahomes, on the other hand, had a tough time with the pass-receiving crew.

Comparing Mahomes’ and Jackson’s seasons shows how difficult it is to evaluate quarterbacks. Stats are important, but a solid team can make all the difference. Mahomes will need to get his receiver group in order if he wants to win the MVP title again and silence critics. But Jackson is rising quickly and the battle for the best quarterback is just beginning!