What should we expect from Patrick Mahomes in 2018?

Aaron Rodgers – 2008 season – Green Bay Packers

I know, I know, comparing Patrick Mahomes to Aaron Rodgers while trying to convince Chiefs fans to be reasonable with their expectations is just asking for trouble. Here me out though, Rodgers is an interesting comparison because he didn’t start right away and had a chance to learn the system before taking over as the full time starter in 2008. Now, Rodgers did have three years on the bench compared to Mahomes one. I still think its interesting to look at his numbers his first year as the starter.

341 of 536 (63.6%)
4,038 yards (7.5 YPA)
28 touchdowns
13 interceptions
93.8 quarterback rating

Ok all you Chiefs homers out there, I think this may be the perfect top end for your expectations. If Patrick Mahomes is as good as we all hope that he is then this is probably his ceiling in 2018. I think his floor is probably Donovan McNabb’s numbers his first year as a starter that we looked at to start this post off.

330 of 569 (58%)
3,365 yards (5.9 YPA)
21 touchdowns
13 interceptions
77.8 quarterback rating

So what do you think Chiefs fans? Do you think those seem like a good floor and ceiling for Mahomes first year as a starter? Do you think there’s a chance he bombs and does worse than McNabb’s numbers? Do you think he could possibly be even more prolific than Aaron Rodgers was in his first season? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

As always, thanks for reading and GO CHIEFS!!!!