5 January 2025

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes He had the team primed and ready for a third straight Super Bowl title, but one of its streaks ended Thursday.

Mahomes was left out of the preliminary AFC Pro Bowl roster when it was announced. All three quarterbacks on the list were named as potential MVP candidates – Buffalo Bills Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Patrick Mahomes is going long

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, No. 15, passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Trey Smith and Joe Thuney were among those Chiefs named to the Pro Bowl. Mahomes may not have the stats to be a Pro Bowler, but the Chiefs are 15-1 on the season and have earned home-field advantage in the playoffs.

He has 3,928 passing yards, 26 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. The touchdown pass mark of 26 is tied for the second-lowest of his career since becoming the team's starting quarterback.

Patrick Mahomes is introduced

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, No. 15, is introduced before the game against the Houston Texans at Jeha Field in Arrowhead Stadium. (Photos by Denny Medley-Imagine)

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Mahomes is a six-time Pro Bowler and has been on the AFC roster since the 2018 season.

He is among the game's substitutes along with Trent McDuffie, Nick Bolton, Carson Steele, George Karlaftis, Matt Ariza, Leo Chenal and Harrison Butker.

Patrick Mahomes warming up

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, No. 15, warms up before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

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The Chiefs close out the season Sunday vs Denver BroncosQ. The Broncos need a win to secure a playoff spot.

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