Important honor for Patrick Mahomes as he revisits a message about Travis Kelce

Patrick Mahomes had a busy day on Wednesday, finding himself in the spotlight for two very different reasons.

On the one hand, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was named the best Super Bowl quarterback of the 21st century in an in-depth analysis published by The Ringer. On the other hand, a simple message posted on social media briefly caused confusion about the future of his teammate Travis Kelce.

According to Steven Ruiz, a journalist known for his advanced analysis, Mahomes' performance in Super Bowl LVII ranks among the top 50 quarterback performances since 2000. However, the raw statistics don't tell the whole story. With only 182 passing yards in the 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, Mahomes did not dominate the scoreboard, but he did dominate the game.

Ruiz points out that no quarterback has ever carried his team so much in a Super Bowl. Despite a severe ankle sprain suffered two weeks earlier, Mahomes stood tall under pressure, taking no sacks and generating exceptional efficiency play after play. His decisive 26-yard run late in the game, which set up the game-winning kick, became the iconic image of the game.

Mahomes appears four other times in this ranking, proof of his consistency on football's biggest stage. Even in defeat, his impact remains undeniable, cementing an already impressive legacy with three Super Bowl rings.

A viral message that (briefly) revives the Travis Kelce issue

Later in the day, Mahomes unintentionally set social media ablaze by posting an enthusiastic message about Travis Kelce. Many fans saw it as a hint about the star player's possible return in 2026. However, the excitement was short-lived.

The quarterback quickly clarified the situation: he was referring to a spectacular shot Kelce made during a golf tournament in Arizona. It had nothing to do with football. Despite this clarification, Kelce's future remains uncertain. He has yet to confirm whether he will be back next season, leaving Chiefs fans in suspense.

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