Tag: Franchise record

Chiefs vs. Raiders: Patrick Mahomes finds Justin Watson for record-setting touchdown

Patrick Mahomes took sole possession of the #Chiefs’ all-time passing touchdowns record in Kansas City’s Week 13 matchup against the #Raiders.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has set a number of records throughout his time in the NFL, and he made even more history in the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 13 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday.

After struggling to score for most of the first half against Las Vegas, Mahomes was able to put a touchdown drive together as the two-minute warning approached in the first half.

The reigning Super Bowl MVP found veteran wide receiver Justin Watson in the endzone, which lifted him over Chiefs legend Len Dawson on Kansas City’s all-time touchdown passes leaderboard.

Take a look at the record-setting touchdown, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

Dawson was considered to be the best quarterback in franchise history before Mahomes meteoric rise to stardom.

Stay tuned to see if Mahomes can continue keeping Kansas City’s offense in gear to help the Chiefs earn their eleventh regular season win.

Patrick Mahomes tied legendary Chiefs QB’s franchise record with 3 TD performance vs. Panthers

With his three-touchdown performance against the #Panthers, Patrick Mahomes tied a legendary QB in the #Chiefs’ record books.

The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers in Week 12, due in no small part to the efforts of Patrick Mahomes, who threw three touchdown passes in the defending Super Bowl champions’ tenth win of the season.

With his final six-point score—a three-yard connection with veteran wideout DeAndre Hopkins—Mahomes tied Chiefs legend Len Dawson’s record for most touchdown passes in franchise history, further cementing his status as one of the most accomplished athletes of his era.

Dawson, who helped Kansas City win Super Bowl IV in 1969, was widely regarded as the best quarterback in Chiefs history before Mahomes took the NFL by storm in 2018.

Mahomes has led Kansas City to three more titles and has led the Chiefs to victories in the last two Super Bowls.

Expect Mahomes to take sole ownership of this impressive record in Kansas City’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday.

WATCH: Alvin Kamara breaks the all-time Saints rushing yards record

WATCH: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara breaks the all-time franchise record for rushing yards

The New Orleans Saints have a new franchise leader in all-time rushing yards, and it is Alvin Kamara. Kamara came into the Week 10 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons only 12 yards away from taking the record away from his former teammate Mark Ingram, and on the first two rushes of the game was able to accrue over that amount to take it for himself.

Kamara has previously set the franchise record for rushing touchdowns and attempts, and is nearing the top five in receiving yards for the Saints where he is only 205 yards behind Jimmy Graham for sixth place. Now he accrues one more record for his long-list of achievements, and will continue to build the gap in the coming years.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes comments on eventually breaking Len Dawson’s franchise records

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes comments on eventually breaking Len Dawson’s franchise records | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is primarily viewed as the greatest quarterback in franchise history, surpassing Hall of Famer and football legend Len Dawson.

As the season gets underway, Mahomes is approaching Dawson’s franchise record for career yards with more milestones on the horizon. He spoke with reporters after Sunday’s practice about Dawson’s impact and the honor of getting to know the late legend while in Kansas City.

“He pioneered the game to show how the quarterback could really go out there and dictate how you play the position and how you play on the offensive side of the ball,” said Mahomes. “And then getting to meet Len and how good of a person he was, it truly is remarkable to go out there and have a chance to break some of his records. Because, I mean, the fact that he’s able to put those yards up and that that record sustained for so long speaks to the player and the person that he is.”

Mahomes currently has 28,424 career passing yards, with Dawson atop the franchise record books with 28,507.

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice set two franchise postseason records in win vs. Dolphins

Rashee Rice earned two spots in the #Chiefs’ franchise record books after his breakout postseason performance against the #Dolphins.

The Kansas City Chiefs needed impressive showings from their receivers against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night, and rookie Rashee Rice answered the call, hauling in eight catches for 130 yards to help the defending Super Bowl champions advance in the playoffs.

His breakout postseason performance wasn’t just fun to watch for fans in attendance at frosty Arrowhead Stadium. After lighting up the stat sheet, Rice cemented his role in Chiefs history by setting Kansas City’s franchise records for receptions and receiving yards by a rookie in the postseason.

These outstanding accomplishments were a long time in the making for Rice, who has been among the Chiefs’ most consistent pass-catchers all season.

Even as a rookie, Rice has displayed mettle beyond his years in Andy Reid’s notoriously difficult offense, and has quickly become one of Patrick Mahomes’ go-to options on passing plays.

Expect the Southern Methodist University product to get plenty of looks in Kansas City’s next playoff matchup.

Patrick Mahomes earned Chiefs’ postseason rushing record vs. Dolphins

Patrick Mahomes now has the most postseason rushing yards in #Chiefs history after his dominant performance against the #Dolphins.

Patrick Mahomes is known for his ability to move the ball through the air in the Kansas City Chiefs offense, but his work on the ground proved to be the difference against the Miami Dolphins in Saturday’s AFC Wild Card showdown.

With 41 yards rushing, Mahomes spearheaded the Chiefs’ offensive attack with Isiah Pacheco in brutally cold conditions at Arrowhead Stadium. The pair combined to pick up 130 hard-fought yards on the ground to help Kansas City clinch a 26-7 victory.

According to the Chiefs’ game notes, the reigning MVP’s efforts were enough to earn him a top spot on Kansas City’s franchise leaderboard for the postseason. He passed legendary running back Marcus Allen to sit alone atop the list of Chiefs greats with 425 career postseason rushing yards.

While Kansas City isn’t likely to continue relying on Mahomes to win games with his feet, Andy Reid and the Chiefs coaching staff will be sure to take efforts like the one he put together against Miami whenever they can get them.

Andy Reid takes top spot as Chiefs’ all-time winningest head coach

Andy Reid became the winningest coach in #Chiefs history after Kansas City’s victory over the #Raiders in Week 12.

The course of the Kansas City Chiefs franchise was forever altered on January 4, 2013, when the team agreed to terms with Andy Reid for their vacant head coach position.

The team cleaned house, traded for quarterback Alex Smith, drafted fan-favorite tackle Eric Fisher with the No. 1 pick in the draft, and began an arduous journey toward relevance after years of mediocrity.

Now, nearly 11 seasons and two Super Bowl rings later, Reid has officially done what seemed to be impossible all those years ago. With Kansas City’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, the long-tenured skipper has officially become the winningest coach in Chiefs history.

In achieving this feat with Kansas City, Reid also became the first coach in league history to have earned the title with two teams, the other being the Philadelphia Eagles, where he coached for 14 years before catching on with the Chiefs.

Expect Reid to add to his total win count as Kansas City fights for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce passed Jamaal Charles on this franchise leaderboard vs. Eagles

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce passed Jamaal Charles on this franchise leaderboard after his seven catch performance against the #Eagles in Week 11.

While the result of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 11 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles left a lot to be desired for fans, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce managed to make some history in the Super Bowl LVII rematch.

With his performance against Philadelphia, Kelce passed legendary running back Jamaal Charles on the franchise leaderboard for combined yardage. He now trails Dante Hall for first place.

Kelce’s seven-catch showing in Week 11 wasn’t the flashiest of his career but was a net positive for Kansas City’s offense, which fell flat in the highly anticipated matchup.

After helping the Chiefs get out to an early lead, Kelce was unable to make much of an impact late in the game, and couldn’t quite get Kansas City out of its second-half rut that doomed the team to failure against the Eagles.

Expect Kelce to do his best to get the Chiefs back on track in Week 12 when Kansas City travels to Sin City to face the Las Vegas Raiders.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce praises Tony Gonzalez after breaking franchise record

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce praises legend Tony Gonzalez after breaking the franchise’s record for receiving yards

The career of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to rise to new heights, more than his work on the popular podcast series. He became the franchise’s all-time leader in career receiving yards during the team’s Week 9 victory, etching his place in Chiefs history over another legendary tight end.

On the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason, Kelce reflected on breaking the franchise’s receiving yards record held previously by Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez.

“I should have broken this record like three games ago,” Kelce said. “I’m just sitting here either way. It’s an absolute [expletive] honor ever since I came here to Kansas City to be mentored by the greatest tight end to ever do it in Tony Gonzalez. To try and fill his shoes every single day and try to reach some of the milestones he’s set like [the] receiving yards in the franchise history. It’s just an honor to even be here in K.C. to know greatness has walked [these] halls, and I can be a part of that greatness.”

Kelce is still seeking the Chiefs’ franchise record for receptions as he currently stands at 871, trailing only Gonzales’ 916. The job is far from over, but Kelce has essentially secured his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid tied Hank Stram for most regular season wins in franchise history

Andy Reid tied Hank Stram for the most regular season wins in #Chiefs history after Kansas City’s victory over the #Dolphins in Week 9

The Kansas City Chiefs have become the most dominant franchise in the NFL under Andy Reid’s watchful eye since the veteran head coach joined the team in 2013.

The Chiefs’ victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 marked Reid’s 124th win as Kansas City’s skipper, which tied him for first place in team history for wins as a head coach with Hank Stram.

The long-tenured coach is already the winningest leader in Philadelphia Eagles history. Reid can become the first skipper in league history to hold franchise records in the category for multiple teams with a win against Philadelphia when the Chiefs return to action in Week 11.

Accomplishments like this are rare in the NFL, where long-held records are seldom broken. Reid’s outstanding track record as a head coach is second to none, and while there remains plenty of room for Kansas City to improve before the playoffs, his steady hand should put fans’ minds at ease as the Chiefs embark on the second half of their 2023 campaign.