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Patrick Mahomes Dominates AFC Playoffs, Challengers Emerge

1/25/2025

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From 2004 to 2019, legends like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Ben Roethlisberger ruled the AFC playoffs. However, since 2020, Patrick Mahomes has emerged as the new powerhouse, making an astonishing five Super Bowl appearances in six years. Quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow face the daunting challenge of dethroning him, with Allen seen as the most promising contender.

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Story summary

From 2004 to 2019, legends like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Ben Roethlisberger ruled the AFC playoffs. However, since 2020, Patrick Mahomes has emerged as the new powerhouse, making an astonishing five Super Bowl appearances in six years. Quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow face the daunting challenge of dethroning him, with Allen seen as the most promising contender.