Chiefs Creating NFL's Next Great Dynasty

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs hold off Buffalo Bills in AFC Championship.

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts on stage after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Chiefs now have a shot at history two Sundays from now where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Patrick Mahomes’ squad fended off Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in a thrilling nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

This is now the 4th time that Mahomes has faced off against Allen in the playoffs and won. Trailing by 3, the Bills elected to go for it on a crucial 4th-and-5 situation from their own 47-yard line. The gamble, however, did not pay off, and Kansas City ran out the clock to send the Bills packing once again.

With Mahomes at the helm, he has led the Chiefs to a remarkable fifth Super Bowl in just 8 seasons after being drafted 10th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. This includes his rookie year where he sat behind Alex Smith the entire season, learning the intricacies of Reid’s offense. With eyes on his 4th title, Mahomes and the Chiefs show no signs of slowing down.

We are witnessing the next great dynasty after the 2000-2019 Patriots. Over the span of 20 years, the seemingly unstoppable duo of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady dominated the AFC East, appearing in 9 Super Bowls and winning 6 of them.

Patrick Mahomes has faced Brady in the postseason a few times, losing in the 2018 AFC Championship and in Super Bowl LV when Brady was on the Bucs. Although Brady wasn’t quite ready to pass the torch then, what Mahomes and the Chiefs are doing now is nothing short of legendary.

The Chiefs are cementing their legacy as one of the next great dynasties under Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. Going 12-0 in the regular season in one-score games, Kansas City has stepped up when it counts, and proved they can handle the pressure.

If Mahomes can secure his 4th Super Bowl win and a first ever 3-peat, it would elevate his legacy further and solidify the Chiefs' claim as the premier team of the post-Brady era. What we’re seeing isn’t just history in the making; it’s the evolution of football at its highest level.