Tom Brady is widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, if not the best NFL player ever. He won seven Super Bowls in his career, more than any NFL franchise. His career stretched into his 40s and saw success from start to finish. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes is indisputably the best quarterback in the NFL at the moment and already one of the best to ever do so.
Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, where Mahomes could win his fourth Super Bowl, many fans have debated whether Mahomes had a better career than Brady before both turned 30. Mahomes is 29 and will turn 30 before the 2025 season.
Here’s an overview of key stats for both players before 30 (before Super Bowl LIX):
| Player | Passing Yards | Touchdowns | Super Bowl Wins | MVP Awards | Super Bowl MVPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | 26,446 | 180 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 32,352 | 245 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
With Mahomes having the chance to claim one more Super Bowl in Caesars Superdome on February 9, he can stand clear of Brady and any other NFL QB in Super Bowl wins before 30. While the debate will rage on, it’s another interesting storyline before Super LIX.